TAI Hoi-Lun, Allen

Teaching Fellow
Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University


Office: TU714, Yip Kit Chuen Building,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Email: allen.tai@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: (852) 2766 4694


Qualification:

2010 Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong

2006 Master of Philosophy in Mathematics, The University of Hong Kong

2004 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, The University of Hong Kong
  

Research Interests:

Operations Research – Mathematical Modelling, Applied Optimization
  

Teaching Experience:

Current Teaching (2020–2021, Semester Two):

PolyU:
AMA2602 Applied Linear Models for Finance Analytics
AMA358 Applied Probability Models for Investment
AMA364 Statistical Inference

Past Teaching:

PolyU:
AMA1501/1502 Introduction to Statistics for Business/Introduction to Statistics
AMA227 Mathematics I
AMA251 Further Calculus
AMA2631 Applied Statistical Methods
AMA382 Operations Research Methods
AMA465 Forecasting and Applied Time Series Analysis
AMA470 Credibility Theory
AMA484 Decision Analysis
AMA488 Simulation
AMA4001 Statistical Modeling for Discovery
AMA515A Forecasting and Applied Time Series Analysis (Postgraduate Course)
AMA542 Advanced Operations Research Methods (Postgraduate Course)

HKU:
IMSE2014 Applied Statistics
IMSE2024 Mathematics II

HKBU:
ORBS7130 Survey Sampling (Postgraduate Course)


Positions Held:

06/2021–present  Teaching Fellow, Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

05/2012–05/2021 Instructor, Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

05/2013–07/2013 Part-time Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, Hong Kong Baptist University

09/2010–04/2012 Tutor, Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

10/2011–12/2011 Part-time Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The
                           University of Hong Kong

06/2010–08/2010 Visiting Lecturer (Part-time), Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong
                           Polytechnic University


Awards:

2021 Best Instructor Award 2020/21
Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2018 Best Instructor Award 2017/18
Department of Applied Mathematics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

2009 Best Student Paper Award of The 2009 International Conference of Applied and Engineering Mathematics The World Congress on Engineering 2009

2006 Excellent Student Paper Award (Quality Management/Engineering)
The 36th International Conference on Computers & Industrial Engineering

2006 Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student The University of Hong Kong


Publications:

Submitted/In preparation:

33. A. Tai, An EOQ model with multiple quality characteristic screening and rework on imperfect items, in preparation.

32. A. Tai and X. Li, Time-inconsistent linear-quadratic optimal control for discrete-time systems, submitted. 

31. J. Ruan, Z. Wang, F. Chan, A. Tai, S. Chung and N. Li, Production and inventory management considering substitution, value deterioration and pricing, submitted.

Published/Accepted:

30. Y. Xie, A. Tai, W. Ching, Y. Kuo and N. Song, Joint inspection and inventory control for deteriorating items with time dependent demand and deteriorating rate, Annals of Operations Research 300 (2021), 225–265.

29. X. Li, A. Tai and F. Tian, A discrete-time mean-field stochastic linear-quadratic optimal problem with financial application, International Journal of Control 94 (2021), 175–189.

28. E. Wong, A. Tai and S. So, Container drayage modelling with graph theory-based road connectivity assessment for sustainable freight transportation in new development area, Computers & Industrial Engineering 149 (2020), 106810.

27. Y. Xie, W. He, W. Ching, A. Tai, W. Ip, K. Yung and N. Song, Optimal advertising outsourcing strategy with different effort levels and uncertain demand, International Journal of Production Research 58 (2020), 2016–2035.

26. A. Tai, Y. Xie, W. He and W. Ching, Joint inspection and inventory control for deteriorating items with random maximum lifetime, International Journal of Production Economics 207 (2019), 144–162.

25. E. Wong, A. Tai and E. Zhou, Optimising truckload operations in third-party logistics: a carbon footprint perspective in volatile supply chain, Transportation Research Part D 63 (2018), 649–661.

24. A. Tai, A model for continuously degrading systems with outsourcing maintenance service, International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research 13 (2018), 178–201.

23. E. Wong, A. Tai, Y. Wei and I. Yip, Redesigning one-warehouse n-retailer routing model in inter-store stock transfer operations of an international retail chain distribution, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics 30 (2018), 536–554.

22. N. Li, F. Chan, S. Chung and A. Tai, A stochastic production-inventory model in a two-state production system with inventory deterioration, rework process and backordering, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems 47 (2017), 916–926.

21. A. Tai and W. Ching, Recent advances on Markovian models for inventory research, International Journal of Inventory Research 3 (2016), 198–216.

20. Y. Xie, A. Tai, W. Ching and T. Siu, Pricing strategy for a two-echelon supply chain with optimized return effort level, International Journal of Production Economics 182 (2016), 185–195.

19. A. Tai, Y. Xie and W. Ching, Inspection policy for inventory system with deteriorating products, International Journal of Production Economics 173 (2016), 22–29.

18. A. Tai, A continuous-time multi-echelon inventory model with transshipment, International Journal of Inventory Research 2 (2015), 239–263.

17. E. Wong, A. Tai and M. Raman, A maritime container repositioning yield-based optimization model with uncertain upsurge demand, Transportation Research Part E 82 (2015), 147–161.

16. E. Wong, A. Tai, H. Lau and M. Raman, An utility-based decision support sustainability model in slow steaming maritime operations, Transportation Research Part E 78 (2015), 57–69.

15. A. Tai, An EOQ model for imperfect quality items with multiple quality characteristic screening and shortage backordering, European Journal of Industrial Engineering 9 (2015), 261–276.

14. N. Li, F. Chan, S. Chung and A. Tai, An EPQ model for deteriorating production system and items with rework, Mathematical Problems in Engineering 2015 (2015), Article ID 957970.

13. A. Tai, Hidden Markov models for inventory systems with deteriorating items, International Journal of Mathematics in Operational Research 7 (2015), 138–155.

12. A. Tai, Joint pricing and replenishment policies for group-buying auction, International Journal of Intelligent Engineering Informatics 2 (2014), 271–283.

11. X. Chen, A. Tai and Y. Yang, Optimal production and pricing policies in a combined make-to-order/make-to-stock system, International Journal of Production Research 52 (2014), 7027–7045.

10. A. Tai and W. Ching, Optimal inventory policy for a Markovian two-echelon system with returns and lateral transshipment, International Journal of Production Economics 151 (2014), 48–55.

9. A. Tai, Economic production quantity models for deteriorating/imperfect product and service with rework, Computers & Industrial Engineering 66 (2013), 879–888.

8. M. Cao, A. Tai and L. Chan, New statistical distributions for group counting in Bernoulli and Poisson processes, TEST 21 (2012), 29–53.

7. A. Tai and L. Chan, Maintenance models for a continuously degrading system, Computers & Industrial Engineering 58 (2010), 578–583.

6. A. Tai, L. Chan, Y. Zhou, H. Liao and E. Elsayed, Condition based maintenance of periodically inspected systems, Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science 2117 (2009), 1256–1261.

5. A. Tai, W. Ching and L. Chan, Detection of machine failure: Hidden Markov model approach, Computers & Industrial Engineering 57 (2009), 608–619.

4. W. Ching, Y. Cong, T. Ng and A. Tai, A fast algorithm for the spread of HIV in a system of prisons, Mathematical and Computer Modeling 46 (2007), 1247–1255.

3. A. Tai and W. Ching, On the use of renewal theory in machine replacement models, International Journal of Applied Mathematical Sciences 2 (2005), 240–247.

2. A. Tai, W. Ching and W. Cheung, On computing prestige in a network with negative relations, International Journal of Applied Mathematical Sciences 2 (2005), 97–104.

1. W. Ching and A. Tai, A quantity-time-based dispatching policy for a VMI system, Lecture Notes in Computer Science 3483 (2005), 342–349.


Last update: 1/6/2021