Kevin Li CV

Kevin Li, Ph.D.
Professor, Management Science
kwli@uwindsor.ca
519-253-3000 ext. 3456
Office: OB 404

Education 

  • Ph.D.  Waterloo, Canada, Systems Design Engineering, 2003.
  • M.S.  Xiamen University, China, Systems Engineering, 1994.
  • B.A.  Xiamen University, China, Control Sciences, 1991.

Professional Memberships 

  • Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2007-Present
  • Member, Technical Committee on Conflict Resolution, IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society, 2005-Present
  • Member, Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS), 2008-Present

Employment Experience 

  • Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2014 - Present)
  • Invitational Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Tokyo Institute of Technology (May, 2015 - July, 2015), Tokyo.
  • Associate Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (July, 2009 - June, 2014)
  • Invitational Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), Tokyo Institute of Technology (July, 2011 - December, 2011), Tokyo.
  • Assistant Professor, Odette School of Business, University of Windsor (September, 2004 - June, 2009)
  • Sessional Instructor, University of Waterloo (January, 2004 - August, 2004), Waterloo.
  • Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of Waterloo (October, 2003 - August, 2004), Waterloo.
  • Sessional Instructor, Wilfrid Laurier University (January, 2002 - April, 2004), Waterloo.
  • Research/Teaching assistant, University of Waterloo (May, 2000 - September, 2003), Waterloo.
  • Sessional instructor, University of Waterloo (September, 2001 - December, 2002), Waterloo.
  • Faculty member, Xiamen University (August, 1994 - January, 2000), Xiamen, China.

Honours and Awards 

  • 2022-2023: Odette Award for Research Excellence, Odette School of Business.
  • 2019:  Odette Award for Research Excellence, Odette School of Business.
  • 2015:  Invitation Fellowship (May-July 2015), Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).
  • 2015:  Odette Award for Research Excellence (OARE) - Senior/tenured category, Odette School of Business.
  • 2012:  Outstanding Reviewer Award, Emerald Literati Network 2012 Awards for Excellence, Emerald Publishing.
  • 2010:  OARE - Odette Award for Research Excellence, Odette School of Business.
  • 2009–2010:  Professor of the Year, Management Science (Undergraduate), Odette (Student) Commerce Society.
  • 2008:  Odette New Researcher Award (ONRA) - Pre-tenured category, Odette School of Business.
  • 2006:  Special Recognition Award, University of Windsor Celebration of Excellence in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity, University of Windsor.
  • 2006:  ONRA - Odette New Researcher Award, Odette School of Business.
  • 1999:  Teaching Excellence Award, Xiamen University.
  • 1998:  Excellent Core Courses Award, Fujian Province, China.

INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Chapters 

  • Hipel, K. W., Kilgour, D., Marc, F., Liping, L., & Li, K. W. (2003). Resolution of Water Conflicts between Canada and the United States. In Nandalal, K.D.W. and Simonovic, Slobodan P. (Eds.), Systems Analysis Methods for Resolution of Conflicts in Water Resources Management (pp. 97-114). UNESCO, Division of Water Sciences. 

Articles 

  • Liu, W., Lee, P. T., Zhou, L., Li, K. W., & Nguyen, T. V. (2023).  Guest Editorial: Smart supply chain management to achieve carbon neutrality: Risk, challenges and opportunities.   Industrial Management and Data Systems, 123 (10), 2425-2434.  [November] https://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-10-2023-816.

  • Liang, Y., Liu, W., Li, K. W., Dong, C., & Lim, M. K. (2023).  A co-optitive game analysis of platform compatibility strategies under add-on services.   Production and Operations Management, 32 (11), 3541-3558, https://doi.org/10.1111/poms.14049. [November]

  • Zhao, H., Wang, X., Ni, D., & Li, K. (2023).  The quality-signaling role of manipulated consumer reviews.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 32 (3), 503-536, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-022-09812-y. [February]
  • Yang, J., Li, K., & Huang, J. (2023).  Manufacturer encroachment with a new product under network externalities.   International Journal of Production Economics, 263 (108954), http://doi.org/1016/j.ijpe.2023.108954.  [September]
  • Liang, K.; Li, D., Li, K.W. & Liu, J. (2023). An interval noncooperative-cooperative biform game model based on weighted equal contribution division values.  Information Sciences, 619, 172-192, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2022.11.016. [January]
  • Li, D.; Liu, P. & Li, K.W. (2022). Intelligent decisions analysis and applications.  International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems, 15, http://doi.org/10.1007/s44196-022-00112-6. [August]
  • Zhu, X.; Li, K.W. & Guo, P. (2022). A bilevel optimization model for the newsvendor problem with the focus on theory of choice.  4OR: A Quarterly Journal of Operations Research, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10288-022-00520-6. [August]
  • Su, W.; Chen, S., Zhang, C. & Li, K.W. (2022). A subgroup dominance-based benefit of the doubt method for addressing rank reversals: A case study of the human development index in Europe.  European Journal of Operational Research, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2022.11.030. [November]
  • Liu, W.; Wei, S., Li, K.W. & Long, S. (2022). Supplier participation in digital transformation of a two-echelon supply chain: Monetary and symbolic incentives. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 161, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2022.102688. [April]
  • Gong, B.G.; Gao, Y.L., Li, K.W., Liu, Z. & Huang, J. (2022). Cooperate or compete? A strategic analysis of formal and informal electric vehicle battery recyclers under government intervention.  International Journal of Logistics: Reserach and Applications, http://doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2022.2047621. [March]
  • Li, D.F.; Liu, P. & Li, K.W. (2021). Big data and intelligent decisions: Introduction to the Special Issue. Group Decision and Negotiation, 30 (6), 1195-1200, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-021-09764-9. [November]
  • Zhang, L.; Xue, B. & Li, K.W. (2021). Assessing subsidy policies for green products: Operational and environmental perspectives. International Transactions in Operational Research, 29 (5), 3081-3106, http://doi.org/10.1111/itor.10377. [November]
  • Ye, F.; Ni, D. & Li, K.W. (2021). Competition between manufacturers and sharing economy platforms: An owner base and sharing utility perspective.  International Journal of Production Economics, 234, 10822, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.108022. [January]
  • Chen, S.W.; Su, W., Chen, J. & Li, K.W. (2021). The effects of COVID-19 on manufacturer operations: Evidence from China.  Transformations in Business & Economics, 20 (2), 41-61.
  • Liu, Z.; Li, K.W., Tang, J., Gong, B. & Huang, J. (2020). Optimal operations of a closed-loop supply chain under a dual regulation. International Journal of Production Economics, 233, 107991, http://doi.org/10.1016/ijpe.2020.107991. [December]
  • Zhou, J.; Li, K.W., Balezenetis, T. & Streimikiene, D. (2020).  Pythagorean fuzzy combinative distance-based assessment with pure linguistic information and its application to financial strategies of multi-national companies.  Economic Research-Ekonomska Istrazivanja, 33 (1), 974-998, http://doi.org/10.1080/1331677x.2020.1736117.
  • Zhang, Z.; Li, K.W., Guo, X. & Huang, J. (2020).  A probability approach to multiple criteria ABC analysis with misclassification tolerance.  International Journal of Production Economics, 229, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107858.
  • Tang, J.; Li, B., Li, K.W., Liu, Z. & Huang, J. (2019). Pricing and warranty decisions in a two-period closed-loop supply chain. International Journal of Production Economics, 58 (6), 1688-1704, http://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2019.1683246.
  • Zhao, Z., Chen, H., & Li, K. W. (2019).  Management of interpersonal conflict in negotiation with Chinese: A perceived face threat perpective.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 29 (1), 75-102. [November], http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-019-09645-2.
  • Zheng, X., Liu, Z., Li, K. W., Huang, J., & Chen, J. (2019).  Cooperative game approaches to coordinating a three-echelon closed-loop supply chain with fairness concerns.   International Journal of Production Economics, 212, 92-110, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2019.01.011.
  • Liu, Z., Li, K. W., Li, B., Huang, J., & Tang, J. (2019).  Impact of product-design strategies on the operations of a closed-loop supply chain.   Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 124, 75-91, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2019.02.007.
  • Ma, P., Li, K. W., & Wang, Z. (2017).  Pricing decisions in closed-loop supply chains with marketing effort and fairness concerns.   International Journal of Production Research, 55 (22), 6710-6731, http://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2017.1346324.
  • Zhang, Y., Li, K. W., & Wang, Z. (2017).  Prioritization and aggregation of intuitionistic preference relations: A multiplicative-transitivity-based transformation from intuitionistic judgement data to priority weights.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 26 (2), 409-436, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-016-9503-9.
  • Liu, Y., & Li, K. W. (2017).  A two-sided matching decision model for supply and demand of technological knowledge.   Journal of Knowledge Management, 21 (3), 592-606, http://doi.org/10.1108/JKM-05-2016-0183.
  • Gong, Z., Zhang, N., Li, K. W., Martinez, L., & Zhao, W. (2017).  Consensus decision models for preferential voting with abstentions.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 115, 670-682, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2017.12.007.
  • Bian, J., Guo, X., & Li, K. W. (2017).  Decentralization or integration: Distribution channel selection under environmental taxation.   Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 113 (2018), 170-193, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2017.09.011.
  • Ni, D., Li, K. W., & Fang, X. (2017).  Two-echelon supply chain operations under dual channels with differentiated productivities.   International Transactions in Operational Research, http://doi.org/10.1111/itor.12440.
  • Wang, Z. J., & Li, K. (2016).  Group decision making with incomplete intuitionistic preference relations based on quadratic programming models.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 93, 162-170, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2016.01.001.
  • Bian, J. W., Li, K. W., & Guo, X. (2016).  A strategic analysis of incorporating CSR into managerial incentive design.   Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 86, 83-93, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2015.11.012.
  • Wang, Z. J., Wang, Y., & Li, K. (2016).  An acceptable consistency-based framework for group decision making with intuitionistic preference relations.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 25, 181-202, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-015-9438-6.
  • Gu, J., Zhang, G., & Li, K. (2015).  Efficient aircraft spare parts inventory management under demand uncertainty.   Journal of Air Transport Management: an international journal of research, policies and practice, 42, 101-109, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jairtraman.2014.09.006.
  • Xu, Y., Chen, L., Li, K. W., & Wang, H. (2015).  A chi-square method for priority derivation in group decision making with incomplete reciprocal preference relations.   Information Sciences, 306, 166-179, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2015.02.018.
  • Li, K. W., Wang, Z. J., & Tong, X. (2015).  Acceptability analysis and priority weight elicitation for interval multiplactive comparison matrices.   European Journal of Operational Research, 250 (2), 628-638, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.09.010.
  • Bian, J., Guo, X., & Li, K. W. (2015).  Distribution channel strategies in a mixed market.   International Journal of Production Economics, 162, 13-24, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2014.12.022.
  • Xu, Y., Li, K. W., & Wang, H. (2014).  Incomplete interval fuzzy preference relations and their applications.   Computers & Industrial Engineering, 67, 93-103, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cie.2013.10.010.
  • Wang, Z. J., & Li, K. (2014).  A multi-step goal programming approach for group decision making with incomplete interval additive reciprocal comparison matrices.   European Journal of Operational Research, 242 (3), 890-900, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2014.10.025.
  • Li, K. W., Inohara, T., & Xu, H. (2014).  Coalition analysis with preference uncertainty in group decision support.   Applied Mathematics and Computation, 231, 307-319, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2013.12.143.
  • Qian, W., Li, K. W., & Wang, Z. (2014).  Approaches to improving consistency of interval fuzzy preference relations.   Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 23 (4), 460-479, http://doi.org/10.1007/s11518-014-5259-4.
  • Xu, Y., Li, K. W., & Wang, H. (2014).  Consistency test and weight generation for additive interval fuzzy preference relations.   Soft Computing, 18 (8), 1499-1513, http://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-013-1156-x.
  • Xu, Y., Li, K. W., & Wang, H. (2013).  Distance-based consensus models for fuzzy and multiplicative preference relations.   Information Sciences, 253, 56-73, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2013.08.029.
  • Huang, M., & Li, K. W. (2013).  A novel approach to characterizing hesitations in intuitionistic fuzzy numbers.   Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 22 (3), 283-294, http://doi.org/10.1007/s11518-013-5213-x.
  • Wang, Z., & Li, K. W. (2012).  An interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy multiattribute group decision making framework with incomplete preference over alternatives.   Expert Systems with Applications, 39 (18), 13509-13516, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.07.007.
  • Ke, G. Y., Li, K. W., & Hipel, K. W. (2012).  An integrated multiple criteria preference ranking approach to the Canadian West Coast port congestion conflict.   Expert Systems with Applications, 39 (10), 9181-9190, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2012.02.086.
  • Wang, Z., & Li, K. W. (2012).  Goal programming approaches to deriving interval weights based on interval fuzzy preference relations.   Information Sciences, 193, 180-198, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ins.2012.01.019.
  • Ni, D., & Li, K. W. (2012).  A game-theoretic analysis of social responsibility conduct in two-echelon supply chains.   International Journal of Production Economics, 138 (2), 303-313, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2012.04.002.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., & Liu, S. (2011).  An OWA-TOPSIS method for multiple criteria decision analysis.   Expert Systems with Applications, 38 (5), 5205-5211.
  • Wang, Z., Li, K. W., & Xu, J. (2011).  A mathematical programming approach to multi-attribute decision making with interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy assessment information.   Expert Systems with Applications, 38 (10), 12462-12469, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2011.04.027.
  • Ni, D., Li, K. W., & Tang, X. (2010).  Social responsibility allocation in two-echelon supply chains: Insights from wholesale price contracts.   European Journal of Operational Research, 207 (3), 1269-1279, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2010.06.026.
  • Li, W., & Wang, Z. (2010).  Notes on multicriteria fuzzy decision-making method based on a novel accuracy function under interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy environment.   Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 19 (4), 504-508, http://doi.org/10.1007/s11518-010-5152-8.
  • Xu, H., Li, K. W., Kilgour, D. M., & Hipel, K. W. (2009).  A matrix-based approach to searching colored paths in a weighted colored multidigraph.   Applied Mathematics and Computation, 215 (1), 353-366, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2009.04.086.
  • Xu, H., Li, K. W., Hipel, K. W., & Kilgour, D. M. (2009).  A matrix approach to status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution.   Applied Mathematics and Computation, 212 (1), 470-480, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.amc.2009.02.051.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., Xu, H., & Liu, S. (2009).  A DEA-TOPSIS method for multiple criteria decision analysis in emergency management.   Journal of Systems Science and Systems Engineering, 18 (4), 489-507, http://doi.org/10.1007/s11518-009-5120-3.
  • LI, W., Levy, J., & Buckley, P. (2009).  Enhancing national security and energy security in the post-911 era: group decision support for strategic policy analysis under conditions of conflict.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 18 (4), 369-386, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-008-9147-5.
  • Wang, Z., Li, K. W., & Wang, W. (2009).  An approach to multiattribute decision making with interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy assessment information and incomplete weights.   Information Sciences, 179 (17), 3026-3040.
  • Ni, D., Li, K. W., & Tang, X. (2009).  Production costs, scope economies and multi-client outsourcing under quantity competition.   International Journal of Production Economics, 121 (1), 130-140, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2009.04.018.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., Levy, J., Hipel, K. W., & Kilgour, D. (2008).  A rough set approach to multiple criteria ABC analysis.   Transactions on Rough Sets, VIII, 35-52.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., Kilgour, D., & Hipel, K. W. (2008).  A case-based distance model for multiple criteria ABC analysis.   Computers & Operations Research, 35 (3), 776-796, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.cor.2006.03.024.
  • Wang, Z., Li, K. W., & Levy, J. K. (2008).  A heuristic for the container loading problem: A tertiary-tree-based dynamic space decomposition approach.   European Journal of Operational Research, 191 (1), 86-99, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2007.08.017.
  • Wang, Z., & Li, K. W. (2007).  Layer-layout-based Heuristics for Loading Homegeneous Items into a Single Container.   Journal of Zhejiang University - Science A (Springer), 8 (12), 1944-1952.
  • Levy, J. K., Hartmann, J., Li, K., An, Y., & Asgary, A. (2007).  Multi-criteria decision support systems (MCDSS) for flood hazard mitigation and emergency response in urban watersheds.   Journal of the American Water Resources Association, 43 (2), 346-358.
  • Li, K. W., Kilgour, D., & Hipel, K. (2005).  Status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution.   Operational Research Society. Journal, 56, 699-707.
  • Gopalakrishnan, C., Levy, J. K., Li, K. W., & Hipel, K. W. (2005).  Water allocation among multiple stakeholders: conflict analysis of the Waiahole water project, Hawaii.   International Journal of Water Resources Development, 21, 283-295.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K. W., Kilgour, D., & Noakes, D. (2005).  Integrating uncertain preferences into status quo analysis with applications to an environmental conflict.   Group Decision and Negotiation, 14 (6), 461-479, http://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-005-9003-9.
  • Li, K. W., Levy, J. K., Li, N., & Hartmann, J. (2005).  Natural disasters and nuclear critical infrastructure negotiations: Conflict resolution in Turkey.   International Journal of Critical Infrastructures, 1 (4), 367-379.
  • Li, W., Kilgour, D., & Hipel, K. (2004).  Status quo analysis of the Flathead River conflict.   Water Resources Research, 40 (5).
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K., Kilgour, D., & Fang, L. (2004).  Preference uncertainty in the graph model for conflict resolution.   IEEE Transactions on Systems; Man and Cybernetic; Part A: Systems & Humans, 34, 507-520.
  • Li, K. W., Karray, F., Hipel, K., & Kilgour, D. (2001).  Fuzzy approaches to the game of chicken.   IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems, 608-623.
  • Li, W., & He, J. (1995).  Right-hand global existence problem of the solutions of impulsive differential systems.   Journal of Xiamen University (Natural Sciences), 34.

Conference Proceedings 

  • Wang, Z. J., & Li, K. W. (2014).  An approach to aggregating interval weights for hierarchical multiple criteria decision making.   11th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management, Beijing, China, 1035-1040.
  • Chen, Y., Jaekel, A., & Li, K. W. (2014).  Energy efficient anycast routing for scheduled lightpath demands in optical grids.   27th Biennial Symposium on Communications, QBSC, Kingston, Canada, 10-13.
  • Cheung, C., & Li, K. (2013).  Strategic initiatives of banking services in correlated markets.   10th IEEE conference proceedings (ICSSSM) (CD format), Tsinghua University, China: Department of System Engineering Management, Chinese University of Hong Kong, 462-466.
  • Mirjani, M., Wahab, M. I., & Li, K. W. (2013).  A multi-criteria supplier selection framework with interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy assessment.   8th IEEE International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management, Hong Kong, 731-736.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., & Liu, S. (2011).  GIS-based multiple criteria classification for emergency management assessment.   Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE International conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Anchorage, Alaska, 2708-2713.
  • Wang, Z., Wang, Y., & Li, K. W. (2011).  A logarithmic goal programming method for deriving priority weights from interval-valued intuitionistic preference relations with multiplicative transitivity.   8th International Conference on Service Systems and Service Management, Tianjin, China, 933-938.
  • Wang, Z., Wang, L., & Li, K. W. (2011).  A linear programming model for interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy multiattribute group decision making.   Chinese Control and Decision Conference, Mianyang, China, 3841-3846.
  • Wang, Z., Wang, L., Li, K. W., & Luo, J. (2010).  Linear programming models for deriving priority weights from interval-valued intuitionistic preference relations with multiplicative transitivity.   Proceedings of the 7th International conference on Service Systems and Service Management, Tokyo, 97-102.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., & He, S. (2010).  Dynamic multiple criteria decision analysis with application in emergency management assessment.   Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE International conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Istanbul, Turkey, 3513-3517.
  • Wang, Z., Wang, W., & Li, K. W. (2009).  A goal programming method for generating priority weights based on interval-valued intuitionistic preference relations.   8th International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, Baoding, China, 1309-1314.
  • Zhao, M., Li, K. W., & Xu, H. (2009).  Representations of status quo analysis in the graph model with strength of preference.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, San Antonio, 1579-1584.
  • Ke, Y., Li, K. W., & Hipel, K. W. (2008).  A comparison of two preference elicitation approaches in the graph model for conflict resolution.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Singapore, 3268-3273.
  • Wang, Z., Wang, W., & Li, K. W. (2008).  Multi-attribute decision making models and methods under interval-valued intuitionistic fuzzy environment.   Chinese Control and Decision Conference, Yantai, China, 2420-2425.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., & Liu, S. (2008).  A comparative study on multicriteria ABC analysis in inventory management.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Singapore, 3280-3285.
  • Li, K. W., Levy, J., Buckley, P., & Belec, J. (2007).  A multi-criteria group decision support system for risk reduction and community resilience in the Fraser lowlands eco-region.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Montreal, 1794-1799.
  • Wang, Z., & Li, K. W. (2007).  A layer-based heuristic for the container loading problem with homogeneous boxes.   2nd International Conference on Computer Science Education, Wuhan, China, 233-238.
  • Jiang, C., Ma, Y., & Li, K. W. (2007).  Pricing of guarantees for principal-protected funds under the constant proportion portfolio insurance strategy.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Montreal, 1854-1859.
  • Ke, Y., Li, K. W., & Hipel, K. (2007).  The integration of a modified AHP preference ranking approach and the graph model analysis.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Montreal, 1830-1835.
  • Ni, D., Li, K. W., & Tang, X. (2006).  Complexity of ordering dynamics under pure revenue-sharing contracts.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Taipei, Taiwan, 936-941.
  • Wang, Z., Li, K. W., & Zhang, X. (2006).  A heuristic algorithm for the container loading problem with heterogeneous boxes.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Taipei, Taiwan, 5240-5245.
  • Chen, Y., Li, K. W., Levy, J. K., Hipel, K. W., & Kilgour, D. M. (2006).  Rough-set multiple-criteria ABC analysis.  In Greco, S. et al (Ed.)   5th International Conference on Rough Sets and Current Trends in Computing, 4259, Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag, 328-337.
  • Li, K. W., Higginson, J., Friesen, D., & Levy, J. (2005).  Windsor-Detroit border crossing problem: Conflict analysis of the Schwartz report.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Hawaii, 1132-1137.
  • Levy, J. K., Hipel, K. W., Li, K. W., & Asgary, A. (2005).  Computer support for water resources reallocation in Hawaii.   American Water Resources Association Summer Specialty conference.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K. W., & Kilgour, D. M. (2004).  Integrating uncertain preferences into status quo analysis: An environmental conflict case study.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 1092-1097.
  • Xu, J., & Li, K. W. (2004).  Scheduling bursty data at WCDMA downlink using fuzzy inference.   Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 3647-3651.
  • Li, K. W., Kilgour, D. M., & Hipel, K. W. (2003).  Status quo analysis of an environmental conflict.   Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 3700-3705.
  • Li, K. W., Kilgour, D. M., & Hipel, K. W. (2002).  Status quo analysis, GMCR II, and the Flathead River Water Resources dispute.   3rd International Conference on Water Resources and Environment Research (ICWRER), Dresden University of Technology, Schmitz, G.H.: ICWRER, 442-445.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K. W., & Fang, L. (2002).  Stability definitions for 2-player conflict models with uncertain preferences.   IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 13-18.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K., Kilgour, D., & Fang, L. (2002).  2X2 games with uncertain ordinal preferences.   Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Control and Automation, 1471-1475.
  • Li, K. W. (1998).  On the strong practical stability of impulsive differential systems.   Proceedings of 1998 China Control & Decision Conference, Dalian Maritime University Press, 88-92.
  • Li, K. W., Wang, Z., & He, J. (1997).  Varying-weight combining forecast method's application to the prediction of volume of freight transport.   Proceedings of 1997 China Control & Decision Conference, Northeast University Press, 916-919.
  • Li, K. W., Wang, Z., & He, J. (1997).  A remark on the practical stability of impulsive differential systems.   Proceedings of 1997 China Control & Decision Conference, Northeast University Press, 30-32.
  • Li, K. W., & He, J. (1994).  On the connective stability of large-scale impulsive systems.   Proceedings of 1994 China Control & Decision Conference, Northeast University Press, 66-71.

Presentations 

  • Li, K. W. (2022, February). Manufacturer ecroachment with a differentiated product under expected-sales sensitive demand. International Working Seminar on Production Economics, 22nd, Innsbruck, Austria.
  • Li, K. W. (2015, August). A strategic analysis of CSR-related managerial incentive design.  International Congress of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Beijing, China.
  • Bian, J., Guo, X., & Li, K. (2015, June). Distribution channel strategies under environmental taxation.  CORS/INFORMS 2015, Montreal.
  • Bian, J., Guo, X., & Li, K. W. (2015, January). Distribution channel strategies in a mixed market.  POMS-HK International conference, 6th annual, Guangshou, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2014, June). Distribution channel strategies in a mixed market. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
  • Li, W. (2013, July). Approaches to rectifying additive consistency of interval fuzzy preference relations.  INFORMS International Meeting, Rome, Italy.
  • Li, W. (2013, June). An inconsistency-rectifying approach to group decision-making with intuitionistic preference relations.  Group Decision and Negotiation conference, Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Li, K. W. (2013, May). Coalition analysis with preference uncertainty in the graph model for conflict resolution. University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Hangzhou, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2012, June). A game-theoretic analysis of social responsibility conduct in two-echelon supply chains. Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi'an, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2012, June). Social responsibility in supply chain management. Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, December). Coalition analysis with preference uncertainty in group decision support. Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, November). Preference uncertainty and status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution. Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, November). Social responsibility allocation in two-echelon supply chains. Tottori University, Tottori, Japan.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, October). Recent developments in the graph model for conflict resolution. Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, July). Preference uncertainty and status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution. Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo.
  • Higginson, J., Friesen, D., & Li, K. W. (2011, June). Centre for Research in Inter-modal Supply Chains. Highway H2O: Auto Sector- Marine Transportation Logistics Information session, The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, Detroit.
  • Li, K. W. (2011, May). A game-theoretic analysis of social responsibility conduct in a two-echelon supply chain. School of Economics and Management, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu.
  • Li, K. W. (2010, July). Some decision models for inventory classification and the container loading problem. College of Information Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2009, May). Some decision models for inventory classification and the container loading problem. College of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2009, May). Social responsibility allocation in two-echelon supply chains. College of Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2009, May). The graph model for conflict resolution: An introduction and new developments. Hohai University, Nanjing, China.
  • Higginson, J., Li, K. W., & Friesen, D. (2007). Analysis of the Windsor-Detroit border crossing problem.  Canadian Operational Research Society (CORS) annual conference, London, Canada.
  • Li, K. W. (2007, December). Decision support for inventory classification and the container loading problem. John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal.
  • Wang, Z. & Li, K. W. (2007, July). Heuristics for loading homogeneous boxes into.  INFORMS International Meeting, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Li, K. W. (2007, May). Decision support for strategic conflict and service systems. School of Management, The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu.
  • Ke, Y., Li, K. W., & Hipel, K. W. (2007, March). Canadian west coast port congestion problem: An integrated conflict analysis approach.  Group Decision and Negotiation, INFORMS Section on Group Decision and Negotiation and Euro Working Group on Group Decision and Negotiation Support, Montreal.
  • Li, K. W., Chen, Y., Hipel, K., & Kilgour, D. (2006). A multiple criteria decision model for inventory classification.  INFORMS International Meeting, Hong Kong.
  • Li, K. W. (2006, September). Decision support for strategic decision making and service systems. Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
  • Li, K. W. (2006, July). New developments in the graph model for conflict resolution. School of Management, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.
  • Li, K. W. (2006, July). The graph model for conflict resolution: Past, present, and future. School of Economics and Management, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu.
  • Li, K. W. (2006, July). Preference uncertainty and status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution. College of Information Management, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu.
  • Li, K. W., Kilgour, D., & Hipel, K. (2005, July). Status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution.  Group Decision and Negotiation 2005, Vienna, Austria.
  • Li, K. W. (2004, September). Preference uncertainty and status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution. Faculty of Engineering, University of Regina, Regina, Canada.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K., & Kilgour, D. (2004, May). Integrating uncertain preferences into status quo analysis with an environmental conflict.  2004 CORS/INFORMS Joint International Meeting, Banff, Alberta.
  • Li, K. W., Kilgour, D., & Hipel, K. (2004, January). Status quo analysis in the graph model for conflict resolution.  Policy and Governance Symposium, Waterloo, Canada.
  • Li, K. W., Hipel, K. W., & Kilgour, D. M. (2003, March). Understanding the Gisborne water export conflict using preference uncertainty.  Lake Erie Millennium Network Conference, Canadian Water Network, Windsor.

Grants (Competitive; Funded only) 

  • 2024: Li, K.W. Academic Development and Travel Fund Grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2019: Li, K.W. Strategic analysis of product recovery and its environmental impact ($3,000), Odette School of Business Research and Innovation Fund (RIF) grant.
  • 2018-2022: Li, K. W. Game theoretical analysis and decision models in sustainable supply chain management ($155,000), NSERC.
  • 2016: Li, K. W. ADTF Travel Grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2015: Li, W. Decision modelling with intuitionistic preference relations based on multiplicative consistency ($4,500), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2014: Li, K. W. ADTF Travel Fund Grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2013: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2013: Li, K. W. An economic analysis of waiting line systems at the border crossing between Windsor and Detroit ($20,000), FED-DEV/Cross-Border Transportation Centre (CBTC), University of Windsor.
  • 2012-2017: Li, W. Exploring Corporate Social Responsibility in Supply Chain Management ($95,000), NSERC.
  • 2012: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2011: Li, W. Chunhui Plan Visiting Fellowship ($1,000), Ministry of Education, China.  
  • 2010: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,250), University of Windsor.
  • 2010: Li, W. A game-theoretic analysis on social responsibility conduct in two-echelon supply chains ($3,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2009: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2009: Li, W. Chunhui Plan Visiting Fellowship ($1,000), Ministry of Education, China.
  • 2009: Li, W. Exploring social and environmental sustainability of supply chains in China ($1,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2008: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,250), University of Windsor.
  • 2007: Li, W. Chunhui Plan Visiting Fellowship ($1,000), Ministry of Education, China.
  • 2007: Li, W. Coordination issues in the supply chain management ($4,000), Odette School of Business Research and Teaching Innovation Fund (RTIF) grant.
  • 2007: Li, K. W. Explore multi-client outsourcing from a scope economies perspective ($2,000), University of Windsor.
  • 2006-2010: Li, W. Decision Support for Strategic Conflicts and Inventory Classification ($75,000), NSERC.
  • 2006: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,250), University of Windsor.
  • 2006: Li, W. Multicriteria ABC analysis in inventory management ($500), Odette School of Business.
  • 2005: Li, W. ADTF Travel fund grant ($1,250), University of Windsor.
  • 2005: Li, W. CFL grant ($200), University of Windsor.
  • 2005: Li, W. Conflict analysis of the Windsor-Detroit border crossing problem ($1,500), Odette School of Business.

Service - Professional 

Advisory Board, Member

  • 2018:  Grey Systems: Theory and Applications (Emerald Publishing).  2011-2017
  • 2005-2007:  Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), USA. 

Journal Editorial Review Board, Member

  • 2019:  International Journal of Modelling in Operations Management.
  • 2018:  International Journal of Society Systems Science.

Associate Editor

  • 2016-2019:  Group Decision and Negotiation