Dr Simon S.M. Yuen obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Business & Decision Sciences (Operations and Supply Chain Management) from the School of Business, Hong Kong Baptist University. Dr Yuen also received his BSc with First Class Honours from the Department of Shipping and Transport Logistics (now LMS) of PolyU. Dr Yuen has worked with several multinational companies such as Container Terminal, Logistics and Liner Shipping Company before joining this institution.

Currently, Dr Yuen is a Senior Lecturer, Scheme Leader of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Business and Award Leader of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business (Operations and Supply Chain Management). Dr Yuen teaches business subjects including Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, e-business, Business Management, Business Statistics and Applied Business Research.

Dr Yuen is also active in research and scholarly activities. He has published papers and articles in international journals, professional magazines and academic conferences. Also, he writes a column on Business Trade and Logistics in the Hong Kong Economic Journal. His research areas include Operations and Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management and Practices, Aviation Logistics, e-business and Learning & Teaching in Higher Education.

Moreover, Dr Yuen participates and is involved in several activities of local and international professional bodies such as Honorary Chairman of the Younger Managers' Club of The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA); committee member and YMC Advisor (2002-2012) of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.

Dr Yuen was an awardee of the 3rd Young Leaders Selection Award which was organised by Harbour Junior Chamber, JCI (HK) in 2009.