Mr Tian Xuecheng

PhD Student

Tian Xuecheng received his MSc (2022) in Wuhan University and BSc (2019) in Dalian Maritime University. He is currently a PhD student under the supervision of Prof. Hans Wang Shuaian.

xuecheng-simon.tian@connect.polyu.hk
Maritime, Aviation and Transport Studies, Data Analytics in Maritime Research, Shipping Operations Management

Education and Academic Qualifications

BSc (2019), Transportation, Dalian Maritime University
MSc (2022), Management Science and Engineering, Wuhan University

Research Outputs

Journal Publications

Tian, X., Yan, R., Liu, Y., & Wang, S. (2023). A smart predict-then-optimize method for targeted and cost-effective maritime transportation. Transportation Research Part B: Methodological, 172(2), 32–52.
Wang, T., Tian, X., & Wang, Y. (2020). Container slot allocation and dynamic pricing of time-sensitive cargoes considering port congestion and uncertain demand. Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transport Review, 144, 102149
Tian, X., Yan, R., Wang, S., & Laporte, G. (2023). Prescriptive analytics for a maritime routing problem. Ocean & Coastal Management, 242(1), 106695.
Yan, R., Tian, X., Wang, S., & Peng, C. (2023). Development of computer vision informed container crane operator alarm methods. Transportmetrica A: Transport Science. [in press]
Wang, H., Yi, W., Tian, X., & Zhen, L. (2023). Prescriptive analytics for intelligent transportation systems with uncertain demand. ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering, Part A: Systems. [in press]
Wang, T., Tian, X., & Guan, X. (2023). An approximate dynamic programming algorithm for multi-period maritime fleet renewal problem under uncertain market. International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics, 16(1–2), 96–119.
Tian, X., Guan, Y., & Wang, S. (2023). A decision-focused learning framework for vessel selection problem. Mathematics, 11(16), 3503.
Tian, X., Yan, R., Wang, S., & Liu, Y. (2023). Tutorial on prescriptive analytics for logistics: What to predict and how to predict. Electronic Research Archive, 31(4), 2265–2285.
Shangguan, Y., Tian, X., Jin, S., Gao, K., Hu, X., Yi, W., Guo, Y., & Wang, S. (2023). On the fundamental diagram for freeway traffic: Exploring the lower bound of the fitting error and correcting the generalized linear regression models. Mathematics, 11(16), 3460.
Wang, S., & Tian, X. (2023). A deficiency of the predict-then-optimize framework: Decreased decision quality with increased data size. Mathematics, 11(15), 3359.
Wang, S., & Tian, X. (2023). A deficiency of the weighted sample average approximation (wSAA) framework: Unveiling the gap between data-driven policies and oracles. Applied Sciences, 13(14), 8355.
Tian, X., & Wang, S. (2022). Cost-sensitive Laplacian logistic regression for ship detention prediction. Mathematics, 11(1), 119.
Tian, X., & Zhu, X. (2022). Data analytics in transport: Does Simpson’s paradox exist in rule of ship selection for port state control? Electronic Research Archive, 31(1), 251–272.
Tian, X., Yan, R., Qi, J., Zhuge, D., & Wang, H. (2022). A bi-level programming model for China’s marine domestic emission control area design. Sustainability, 14(6), 3562.
Wang, S., Tian, X., Yan, R., & Liu, Y. (2022). A deficiency of prescriptive analytics—No perfect predicted value or predicted distribution exists. Electronic Research Archive, 30(10), 3586–3954.
Xin, X., Wang, X., Tian, X., Chen, Z., & Chen, K. (2019). Green scheduling model of shuttle tanker fleet considering carbon tax and variable speed factor. Journal of Cleaner Production, 234(2), 1134–1143.

Working Paper

Tian, X., Liu, Y., & Wang, S. Navigating uncertain ship fuel prices for liner shipping. Under review.
Tian, X., Wang, S., Laporte, G., & Yang, Y. Contextual nonlinear optimization: Estimating conditional distributions with machine learning. Under review.
Tian, X., Wang, S., Laporte, G., & Yang, Y. Determinism vs uncertainty: Examining the worst-case relative regrets of data-driven policies. Under review.
Tian, X., Guan, Y., & Wang, S. Data transformation in the predict-then-optimize framework: Enhancing decision making under uncertainty. Under review.
Wang, T., Meng, Q., & Tian, X. Dynamic container slot allocation for a liner shipping service. Under review.