RESEARCH
Domains
Sustainable Operations, Service Operations, Servitization.
Methodologies
Game Theory, Econometrics, Empirically Grounded Analytics, System Dynamics, Qualitative Meta-Analysis, Grounded Theory
Publications
Xichen Sun, Tharanga Rajapakshe, Rogelio Oliva, 2024. Interplay Between Servicizing and Remanufacturing: Economic and Environmental Implications. Forthcoming at Manufacturing and Service Operations Management.
- Game Theory
- Presented at POMS 2021, INFORMS 2021, Early-Career Sustainable Operations Workshop 2022, INFORMS 2022, POMS 2023
- Invited presentation at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Doctoral Seminar (October 2022)
Manuscripts Under Review & Working Papers
Xichen Sun, Rogelio Oliva, “Servitization Failure Modes: A Process Theory.”
- Under Major Revision at Journal of Operations Management
- Qualitative Meta-Analysis
- Presented at POMS 2022, Spring Servitization Conference 2022, CSCMP 2022, DSI 2022
- Invited presentation at National Chengchi University (May 2023), Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (May 2024), Center for Business Model Innovation at Linköping University (October 2024)
Xichen Sun, Xingzhi Jia, Rogelio Oliva, “The Effectiveness of Science-Based Carbon Targets.”
- In preparation for submission to Journal of Operations Management
- Econometrics (Difference-in-Differences)
- Presented at Netherlands Operations Management and Logistics Conference 2024, POMS 2025 (forthcoming)
Xichen Sun, Alireza Jaribion, Jan Holmström, Henk Akkermans, ``Search Space for Efficient Electric Vehicle System."
- System Dynamics Modelling
- Presented at EUROMA 2024
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Weifang Zhang, Manlu Chen, Xingzhi Jia, Xichen Sun, ``An Empirical Examination of Operating Room Efficiency."
- Econometrics, Machine Learning
- Presented at EUROMA 2024
Work in Progress
Xichen Sun, Rogelio Oliva, “Dynamic Interactions Among Capabilities in Servitization.” (Model construction)
Xichen Sun, Jordana George, “Understanding Micro-Entrepreneurs’ Operations Strategies: the Case of WeChat Business.” (First round data collection and data analysis completed)
Book Chapters
Abbey, J.D., V.D.R. Guide, Jr., and Sun, X. Closed-Loop Supply Chains: A Strategic Overview. Sustainable Supply Chains. eds. Y. Bouchery, T. Tan, J. Fransoo, C. Corbett, Springer Publications (2nd edition)
Honors and Grants
Mays Innovation Research Center Grant (2021)
Mays Department Fellowship (2018 - 2022)
Mays Ph.D. Enhancement Fellowship (2018 - 2022)