Personal profile
Personal profile
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.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctorate, Hong Kong Baptist University
1 Sept 2001 → 11 Nov 2006
Award Date: 11 Nov 2006
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Impact of Anthropomorphic Artificial Intelligence Robots on Service Recovery for Hong Kong’s hotel industry | PolyU CPCE Research Fund 2024/2025 |
Lee, J. L. M. (PI), Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI), Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI) & Wong, S. M. H. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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A Study of International Travelers’ Attitude on Artificial Intelligence for Shaping Hong Kong as an Upscale Medical Tourism Hub | Submitted & Result to be announced in Aug/Sep 2025 |
Lee, J. L. M. (PI), Wong, S. M. H. (CoI), Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI), Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI) & Lau, C.Y.-L. (CoI)
Project: Research
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Education to Employment : Matching Skills and Aspirations to Ever-Evolving Employment Markets
Leung, W. F. J. (PI), Cheng, C. W. O. (CoI) & Yuen, S. S. M. (CoI)
13/12/24 → 12/12/25
Project: Research
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Achieving Decarbonization Goal: Building Hong Kong as a Green Marine Fuel Bunkering Hub
Yuen, S. S. M. & Wong, P., 13 Nov 2025, Proceeding of the 12th Cross-strait Shipping and Logistics Conference, Institute of Seatransport.. p. 14-17 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Comparing Generation X and Generation Y on their green food product purchase
Cheng, C., Yuen, S. S. M., Lee, J. L. M. & Wong, S. M. H., Jul 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Does travel motivation always work? a study of cognitive and affective images along with income and education levels towards collectivist tourists (SJR: Q1)
Lee, J. L. M., Lau, C., Cheng, C., Yuen, S. S. M., Wong, S. M. H., Tai, C. L. A. & Man, R. Y. K., 2025, (Submitted) In: Consumer Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Examining the moderating role of perceived education support in shaping entrepreneurial intentions among higher education students: A TPB and VBN Perspective
Lau, M. M., Lam, Y. C. A., Cheng, C. & Yuen, S. S. M., 21 May 2025, In: Journal of Information Systems Engineering and Management. 10, 48s, p. 276-284 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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International Journal of Managing Value and Supply Chains (Journal)
Yuen, S. S. M. (Member of editorial board)
Nov 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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BHM Master's Programme Professional Talk Series: ESG and Sustainability in Logistics Industry
Yuen, S. S. M. (Facilitator)
17 Oct 2025Activity: Other
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Technical Committee Member for ICCMB & ICSCM 2026 (Tokyo, Japan 2026)
Yuen, S. S. M. (Committee Member)
Oct 2025 → Mar 2026Activity: Other