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#: PhD students supervised by Prof. Wang
^: Research assistants/Postdoctoral fellows supervised by Prof. Wang
*: Corresponding author
90. Yang, Y.#, Zhang, S., Wang, S.*, 2025. Integrated cruise fleet deployment and itinerary scheduling problem: An enhanced Benders decomposition approach. Transportation Research Part B 201, 103321.
89. Yang, Z.^, Wang, M., Wang, S., Zhen, L., 2025. Optimizing continuous-time berth allocation, time-variant quay crane and yard assignment. Transportation Research Part B 200, 103317.
88. Chen, J., Wu, Y.#, Zhou, Y., Chung, E., Wang, S., 2025. Solving connected automated vehicle merging problems: a generalized Benders decomposition-based approach for mixed-integer nonlinear programming. Transportation Research Part B 200, 103293.
87. Tian, X.#, Wang, S., Liu, Y., Yang, Y., 2025. Data-driven optimization for container ship bunkering management under fuel price uncertainty. Transportation Research Part B 198, 103250.
86. Shangguan, Y.#, Tian, X.#, Pang, K.-W., Wang, S., 2025. Optimizing dual-fuel ship operations considering methane slip. Transportation Research Part B 198, 103247.
85. Liang, M.^, Xu, M., Wang, S., 2025. A novel multi-objective evolutionary algorithm for transit network design and frequency-setting problem considering passengers’ choice behaviors under station congestion. Transportation Research Part B 197, 103238.
84. Zhang, T., Wang, S., Xin, X.#, 2025. Liner fleet deployment and slot allocation problem: A distributionally robust optimization model with joint chance constraints. Transportation Research Part B 197, 103236.
83. Zhen, L., Wu, J.^, Wang, S.*, Li, S., Wang, M., 2025. Optimizing automotive maritime transportation in Ro-Ro and container shipping. Transportation Research Part B 194, 103175.
82. Yang, Y.#, Hao, X., Wang, S.*, 2025. The drone scheduling problem in shore-to-ship delivery: A time discretization-based model with an exact solving approach. Transportation Research Part B 191, 103117.
81. Hu, J., Gu, Z., Liu, Z., Wang, S., Gilbert, L., 2025. A heteroscedastic robust Bayesian optimization method for solving simulation-based transportation problems. Transportation Science X(X), X–X.
80. Zhen, L., Gao, J.^, Wang, S., Gilbert, L., Yue, X., 2025. Optimizing an on-demand delivery mode based on trucks and drones. Transportation Science X(X), X–X.
79. Zhen, L., Tan, Z., de Koster, R., He, X.^, Wang, S., Wang, H., 2025. Optimizing warehouse operations with autonomous mobile robots. Transportation Science X(X), X–X.
78. Zhen, L., Zhang, Q.^, Tan, Z., Wang, S.*, 2025. Scheduling AGVs in ports with battery charging and swapping. IISE Transactions 57(10), 1245–1262.
77. Zhen, L., Wu, J.^, Wang, S.*, He, X.^, Tian, X., 2025. Courier routing for a new last-mile logistics service. IISE Transactions 57(8), 957–975 .
76. Yang, Y.#, Wang, S.*, Laporte, G., 2025. Improved regression tree models using generalization error-based splitting criteria. Naval Research Logistics XX(2), XX–XX.
75. Wang, H.#, Sun, Q., Wang, S.*, 2025. Data-driven models for optimizing second-hand ship trading strategies under contextual information. Naval Research Logistics 72(2), 275–291.
74. Zhen, L., Jiang, M., Wang, S., Wu, J.^, 2025. Ship fleet scheduling and deployment optimization considering carbon and sulphur emissions. European Journal of Operational Research 326(3), 597–614.
73. He, S., Zhang, M., Wang, S., Huang, G.Q., 2025. Channel structures and subscription strategies for AI-driven logistics data products. European Journal of Operational Research 326(3), 597–614.
72. Tian, X.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., Shen, M.Z.J., 2025. k-Tree: crossing sharp boundaries in regression trees to find neighbors . European Journal of Operational Research 324(2), 567–579.
71. Zhen, L., He, X.^, Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S.*, 2024. Primal decomposition for berth planning under uncertainties. Transportation Research Part B 183, 102929 .
70. Yan, R.#, Liu, Y., Wang, S.*, 2024. A data-driven optimization approach to improving maritime transport efficiency. Transportation Research Part B 180, 102887.
69. Zhen, L., Zhuge, D.#, Zhang, S.^, Wang, S.*, Psaraftis, H.N., 2024. Optimizing sulfur emission control areas for shipping. Transportation Science 58(3), 614–638.
ESI highly cited paper
68. Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., 2024. Shipping emission control area optimization considering carbon emission reduction. Operations Research 72(4), 1333–1351.
67. Tian, X.#, Wang, S., Laporte, G., Yang, Y., 2024. Determinism versus uncertainty: examining the worst-case expected performance of data-driven policies. European Journal of Operational Research 318, 242–252.
66. Wang, W.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., Laporte, G., 2023. The impact of autonomous ships in regional waterways. Transportation Research Part B 178, 102851.
65. Xiao, H.^, Xu, M., Wang, S., 2023. Crowd-shipping as a Service: Game-based operating strategy design and analysis. Transportation Research Part B 176, 102802.
64. 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 172, 32–52.
63. Guo, L., Zheng, J., Liang, J., Wang, S., 2023. Column generation for the multi-port berth allocation problem with port cooperation stability. Transportation Research Part B 171, 3–28.
62. Zhen, L., Tan, Z., de Koster, R., Wang, S.*, 2023. How to deploy robotic mobile fulfillment systems? Transportation Science 57(6), 1671–1695.
Modes & Industries Paper of the Year 2023, Transportation Science
61. Zhang, W.#, Jaquillat, A., Wang, K.#, Wang, S., 2023. Routing optimization with vehicle-customer coordination. Management Science 69(11), 6876–6897.
Runner-up of the 2025 INFORMS TSL Best Paper Award
ICS Harvey J. Greenberg Research Award
60. Wu, Y.#, Wang, S., Zhen., L., Laporte, G., Tan, Z., Wang, K.#, 2023. How to operate ship fleets under uncertainty? Production and Operations Management 32(10), 3043–3061.
59. Zhang, W.#, Jaquillat, A., Wang, K.#, Wang, S., 2023. Optimized scenario reduction: solving large-scale stochastic programs with quality guarantees. INFORMS Journal on Computing 35(4), 711–908.
58. Zhen, L., He, X., Wang, S.*, Wu, J., Liu, K., 2023. Vehicle routing for customized on-demand bus services. IISE Transactions 55(12), 1277–1294.
57. Zhen, L., Tan, Z., Baldacci, R., Wang, S.*, 2023. Branch-price-and-cut for trucks and drones cooperative delivery. IISE Transactions 55(3), 271–287.
Honorable Mention for Best Paper in the 2023 IISE Transactions Focus Issue on Supply Chain and Logistics, IISE Transactions
56. Du, M., Arthanari, T., Olsen, T.L., Shalpegin, T., Wang, S., 2023. Impact of number of shipping lines on ports’ charges and profits: A game-theoretic model. Naval Research Logistics 70(2), 131–144 .
55. Liu, Z., Chen, X.^, Hu, J., Wang, S., Zhang, K., Zhang, H. 2023. An alternating direction method of multipliers for solving user equilibrium problem. European Journal of Operational Research 310(3), 1072–1084.
54. Zhen, L., Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S.*, Wang, K.#, 2022. Integrated berth and yard space allocation under uncertainty. Transportation Research Part B 162, 1–27 .
Second Prize of the 17th Outstanding Achievement Award of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Shanghai City
53. Wang, S., Qi, J.#, Laporte, G., 2022. Governmental subsidy plan modeling and optimization for liquefied natural gas as fuel for maritime transportation. Transportation Research Part B 155, 304–321.
52. Wang, K.#, Zhen, L., Xia, J.^, Baldacci, R., Wang, S., 2022. Routing optimization with generalized consistency requirements. Transportation Science 56(1), 223–244.
51. Wu, L.#, Adulyasak, Y., Cordeau, J.-F., Wang, S., 2022. Vessel service planning in seaports. Operations Research, 70(4), 2032–2053.
50. Wang, S., Qi, J.#, Laporte, G., 2022. Optimal subsidy design for shore power usage in ship berthing operations. Naval Research Logistics 69, 566–580.
Top Cited Paper among work published in an issue between 1 January 2021 and 15 December 2022, Naval Research Logistics
Top Cited Paper among work published in an issue between 1 January 2022 and 31 December 2023, Naval Research Logistics
49. Zhen, L., Baldacci, R., Tan, Z., Wang, S.*, Lyu, J., 2022. Scheduling heterogeneous delivery tasks on a mixed logistics platform. European Journal of Operational Research 298, 680–698.
48. Wang, T., Meng, Q., Wang, S., Qu, X., 2021. A two-stage stochastic nonlinear integer-programming model for slot allocation of a liner container shipping service. Transportation Research Part B 150, 143–160.
Second Prize of the 16th Outstanding Achievement Award of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Shanghai City
47. Yan, R.#, Wang, S.*, Cao, J., Sun, D., 2021. Shipping domain knowledge informed prediction and optimization in port state control. Transportation Research Part B 149, 52–78.
46. Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S., Wang, D.Z.W., 2021. A joint liner ship path, speed and deployment problem under emission reduction measures. Transportation Research Part B 144, 155–173.
45. Wu, L. #, Wang, S.*, Laporte, G., 2021. The robust bulk ship routing problem with batched cargo selection. Transportation Research Part B 143, 124–159.
44. Wang, S., Zhuge, D.#, Zhen, L., Lee, C.-Y., 2021. Liner shipping service planning under sulfur emission regulations. Transportation Science 55(2), 491–509.
Third Prize of the 20th China Society of Logistics Annual Meeting Best Paper Award, China Logistics Society and Joint Association of China Logistics and Purchasing
43. Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., Laporte, G., 2021. Subsidy design in a vessel speed reduction incentive program under government policies. Naval Research Logistics 68(3), 344–358.
Top Cited Paper among work published in an issue between 1 January 2021 and 15 December 2022, Naval Research Logistics
Top Cited Paper among work published in 2020 and 2021, Naval Research Logistics
Third Prize of the 20th China Society of Logistics Annual Meeting Best Paper Award, China Logistics Society and Joint Association of China Logistics and Purchasing
42. Yan, R.#, Wang, S.*, Fagerholt, K., 2020. A semi-“smart predict then optimize” (semi-SPO) method for efficient ship inspection. Transportation Research Part B 142, 100–125 .
41. Zhen, L., Wu, Y., Wang, S.*, Laporte, G., 2020. Green technology adoption for fleet deployment in a shipping network. Transportation Research Part B 139, 388–410.
40. Zhang, W.#, Wang, K., Wang, S.*, Laporte, G., 2020. Clustered coverage orienteering problem of unmanned surface vehicles for water sampling. Naval Research Logistics 67, 353–367.
39. Zhuge, D.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., Laporte, G., 2020. Schedule design for liner services under vessel speed reduction incentive programs. Naval Research Logistics 67, 45–62.
Top Cited Paper among work published in 2020 and 2021, Naval Research Logistics
38. Wu, L.#, Jia, S., Wang, S.*, 2020. Pilotage planning in sea terminals. European Journal of Operational Research 287(1), 90–105.
37. Wang, S., Yan, R.#, Qu, X., 2019. Development of a non-parametric classifier: effective identification, algorithm, and applications in port state control for maritime transportation. Transportation Research Part B 128, 129–157.
36. Du, Y., Meng, Q., Wang, S., Kuang, H., 2019. Two-phase optimal solutions for ship speed and trim optimization over a voyage using voyage report data. Transportation Research Part B 122, 88–114.
35. Zhen, L., Hu, Y., Wang, S.*, Laporte, G., Wu, Y., 2019. Fleet deployment and demand fulfillment for container shipping liners. Transportation Research Part B 120, 15–32.
34. Xia, J., Wang, K.#, Wang, S.*, 2019. Drone scheduling to monitor vessels in emission control areas. Transportation Research Part B 119, 174–196.
33. Chen, J.^, Jia, S., Wang, S.*, Liu, Z., 2018. Subloop-based reversal of port rotation directions for container liner shipping network alteration. Transportation Research Part B 118, 336–361.
32. Wang, S., Zhang, W.#, Qu, X., 2018. Trial-and-error train fare design scheme for addressing boarding/alighting congestion at CBD stations. Transportation Research Part B 118, 318–335.
31. Wu, L.#, Pan, K., Wang, S., Yang, D., 2018. Bulk ship scheduling in industrial shipping with stochastic backhaul canvassing demand. Transportation Research Part B 117, 117–136.
30. Wang, S., Zhen, L., Zhuge, D.#, 2018. Dynamic programming algorithms for selection of waste disposal ports in cruise shipping. Transportation Research Part B 108, 235–248.
29. Wang, K.#, Zhen, L., Wang, S., Laporte, G., 2018. Column generation for integrated berth allocation, quay crane assignment and yard assignment problem. Transportation Science 52(4), 812–834.
28. Zhen, L., Wang, K.#, Wang, S.*, Qu, X., 2018. Tug scheduling for hinterland barge transport: a branch-and-price approach. European Journal of Operational Research 265(1), 119–132.
27. Qu, X., Zhang, J., Wang, S.*, 2017. On the stochastic fundamental diagram for freeway traffic: model development, analytical properties, validation, and extensive applications. Transportation Research Part B 104, 256–271.
26. Wang, K.#, Wang, S., Zhen, L., Qu, X., 2017. Cruise service planning considering berth availability and decreasing marginal profit. Transportation Research Part B 95, 1–18.
25. Wang, S., Wang, K.#, Zhen, L., Qu, X., 2017. Cruise itinerary schedule design. IISE Transactions 49(6), 1–20.
24. Wang, S.*, Qu, X., 2017. Station choice for Australian commuter rail lines: equilibrium and optimal fare design. European Journal of Operational Research 258(1), 144–154.
ESI highly cited paper
23. Wang, S., Wang, X., 2016. A polynomial-time algorithm for sailing speed optimization with containership resource sharing. Transportation Research Part B 93, 394–405.
22. Wang, S., Meng, Q., Lee, C.-Y., 2016. Liner container assignment model with transit-time-sensitive shipment demand and its applications. Transportation Research Part B 90, 135–155.
21. Liu, Z., Wang, S., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., 2016. Willingness to board: A novel concept for modeling queuing up passengers. Transportation Research Part B 90, 70–82.
ESI highly cited paper
20. Zhen, L., Wang, S.*, Wang, K.#, 2016. Terminal allocation problem in a transshipment hub considering bunker consumption. Naval Research Logistics 63(7), 529–548.
Second Prize of the 16th China Society of Logistics Annual Meeting Best Paper Award, China Logistics Society and Joint Association of China Logistics and Purchasing
19. Wang, S.*, 2016. Fundamental properties and pseudo-polynomial-time algorithm for network containership sailing speed optimization. European Journal of Operational Research 250(1), 46–55.
18. Qu, X., Wang, S., Zhang, J., 2015. On the fundamental diagram for freeway traffic: a novel calibration approach for single-regime models. Transportation Research Part B 73, 91–102.
ESI highly cited paper
17. Wang, S., Liu, Z., Meng, Q., 2015. Segment-based alteration for container liner shipping network design. Transportation Research Part B 72, 128–145.
16. Wang, S.*, Liu, Z., Bell, M.G.H., 2015. Profit-based maritime container assignment models for liner shipping networks. Transportation Research Part B 72, 59–76.
15. Meng, Q., Wang, S., Lee, C.-Y., 2015. A tailored branch-and-price approach for a tramp ship routing and bunkering problem. Transportation Research Part B 72, 1–19.
14. Wang, S.*, 2015. Optimal sequence of container ships in a string. European Journal of Operational Research 246(3), 850–857.
13. Wang, S., Meng, Q., 2015. Robust bunker management for liner shipping networks. European Journal of Operational Research 243(3), 789–797.
12. Liu, Z., Wang, S., Meng, Q., 2014. Optimal joint distance and time toll for cordon-based congestion pricing. Transportation Research Part B 69, 81–97.
11. Meng, Q., Wang, S., Andersson, H., Thun, K., 2014. Containership routing and scheduling in liner shipping: overview and future research directions. Transportation Science 48(2), 265–280.
ESI highly cited paper
10. Wang, S.*, 2013. Essential elements in tactical planning models for container liner shipping. Transportation Research Part B 54, 84–99.
9. Wang, S., Meng, Q., Liu, Z., 2013. Containership scheduling with transit-time-sensitive container shipment demand. Transportation Research Part B 54, 68–83.
8. Wang, S.*, Meng, Q., 2013. Reversing port rotation directions in a container liner shipping network. Transportation Research Part B 50, 61–73.
7. Wang, S.*, Meng, Q., Yang, H., 2013. Global optimization methods for the discrete network design problem. Transportation Research Part B 50, 42–60.
ESI highly cited paper
6. Wang, S., Meng, Q., Liu, Z., 2013. Fundamental properties of volume-capacity ratio of a private toll road in general networks. Transportation Research Part B 47, 77–86.
5. Wang, S., Meng, Q., Bell, M.G.H., 2013. Liner ship route capacity utilization estimation with a bounded polyhedral container shipment demand pattern. Transportation Research Part B 47, 57–76.
4. Wang, S., Meng, Q., 2012. Liner ship route schedule design with sea contingency time and port time uncertainty. Transportation Research Part B 46(5), 615–633.
3. Meng, Q., Wang, S., 2012. Liner ship fleet deployment with week-dependent container shipment demand. European Journal of Operational Research 222(2), 241–252.
2. Meng, Q., Wang, T., Wang, S., 2012. Short-term liner ship fleet planning with container transshipment and uncertain demand. European Journal of Operational Research 223(1), 96–105.
1. Meng, Q., Wang, S., 2011. Optimal operating strategy for a long-haul liner service route. European Journal of Operational Research 215(1), 105–114.