Personal profile
Research interests
My research focuses on healthcare operations management and service operations, with particular emphasis on digital transformation in healthcare delivery. I employ mixed-methods approaches to examine how operational decisions and technological innovations influence both service efficiency and patient outcomes. My work involves close collaboration with healthcare organisations to ensure research generates both academic knowledge and practical impact. Current research examines the integration of digital health technologies, service delivery improvement, and the design of effective healthcare operations systems.
Teaching interests
I teach across operations management and supply chain management areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. My teaching emphasises integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications through interactive learning methods, including interactive games, case studies, fieldwork, and real-world examples. I am committed to developing students' analytical capabilities and critical thinking skills, helping them understand how operations principles apply across diverse service and manufacturing contexts.
Willing to supervise doctoral students
I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in healthcare operations management, service operations, digital transformation, and customer engagement. I am particularly keen to supervise research that combines rigorous analytical methods with real-world impact. Ideal candidates would demonstrate strong research motivation, analytical skills, and interest in empirical research approaches, both quantitative and qualitative.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Investigating the effect of remote consultation on care delivery: A Multi-Department Analysis of Process Integration and Patient Engagement in Hospital Care
Liu, Z., Brandon-Jones, A., Brown, F., Gillison, F. & Vasilakis, C., 18 Jun 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The Impact of Integrating Remote Consultation in Routine Care on Patient engagement: Evidence from Hospital Care in England
Liu, Z., Brandon-Jones, A., Brown, F., Gillison, F. & Vasilakis, C., 1 Jul 2025, Academy of Management Proceedings. 1 ed. Academy of Management, Vol. 2025. (Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Unpacking patient engagement in remote consultation
Liu, Z., Brandon-Jones, A. & Vasilakis, C., 3 Jun 2024, In: International Journal of Operations & Production Management. 44, 13, p. 157-194 38 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Understanding Patient Engagement in Remote Consultation: A Comprehensive Review
Liu, Z., Brandon-Jones, A. & Vasilakis, C., 1 Aug 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Thesis
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Understanding and Enhancing Patient Engagement in Remote Consultations: (Alternative Format Thesis)
Liu, Z. (Author), Vasilakis, C. (Supervisor) & Brandon-Jones, A. (Supervisor), 25 Jun 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
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Prizes
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Academy of Management Operations and Supply Chain Management Division Best Student Paper Award
Liu, Z. (Recipient), Vasilakis, C. (Recipient), Brandon-Jones, A. (Recipient) & Gillison, F. (Recipient), 28 Jul 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)