Professor Yi-Chen Lan

Professor Yi-Chen Lan

Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Development,
Office of PVC, Global Development

Professor,
Hospitality, Marketing & Sport

Biography

Professor Yi-Chen Lan is the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global Development at Western Sydney University. Yi-Chen holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree and a PhD degree from the University of Western Sydney. Professor Lan is responsible for the institution partnerships engagement and relationship specifically on the East and South-East Asian region and strategically lead the university's major institutional partnership programs. Yi-Chen also serves as the University’s main connection to the local Chinese and Taiwanese business community with direct responsibility for fundraising and development in conjunction with the Office of Advancement and Alumni.

In his academic career, Professor Lan’s teaches busines projects, global e-business marketing, and project management courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Prior to his currentacademic work, Professor Lan worked in the industry for five years, wherehe held senior management roles in the areas of information systems and quality assurance for multinational organisations.

Professor Lan’s main research areas include:

  • environmental sustainability and management systems
  • life cycle assessment
  • carbon footprint labelling
  • carbon emissions in business processes and production
  • green ICT
  • business process reengineering
  • knowledge management
  • digital marketing
  • student learning experience and performance

This information has been contributed by Professor Lan.

Qualifications

  • PhD University of Economics (Vietnam)
  • PhD University of Western Sydney
  • BComm (Hons) University of Western Sydney

Professional Memberships

  • Australian Computer Society ACS (2000 - 2017)

Awards

  • Honorary Doctor of Economics conferred by University of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 2014-05-10

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

  • Office of PVC, Global Development
  • Hospitality, Marketing & Sport

Contact

Email: Y.Lan@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:
(02) 9683 8107
(02) 9683 8107
Mobile:
0408214849
0408214849
Location: EB.2.47
ParramattaEB.2.15
Parramatta

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Publications

Books

  • Lan, Y. and Unhelkar, B. (2005), 'Global Enterprise Transitions: Managing the Process', : Idea Group Publishing 1591406250.

Chapters in Books

  • Samaranayake, P., Maier, C., Chavan, S., Liang, W., Chen, Z., Lan, Y. and Tissue, D. (2023), 'Optimal cooling strategy for energy management using multi-temperature acquisition points in a protected cropping facility', EcoDesign for Sustainable Products, Services and Social Systems I, Springer 9789819938179.
  • Khan, A. and Lan, Y. (2019), 'Attributes of carbon labelling to drive consumer purchase intentions', Technologies and Eco-innovation towards Sustainability II, Springer 9789811311956.
  • Lan, Y. and Lee, S. (2019), 'Development of an environmental management system framework for Hong Kong higher education institutions', Technologies and Eco-innovation Towards Sustainability II: Eco Design Assessment and Management, Springer 9789811311956.
  • Unhelkar, B. and Lan, Y. (2011), 'Integrating Green ICT in a Supply Chain Management System', Handbook of Research on Green ICT: Technology, Business and Social Perspectives, IGI Global 9781616928353.
  • Lee, M., Lan, Y. and Su, H. (2006), 'Investigation of consumer behaviour in using mobile payment services: A case study of mobile recreational services in Taiwan.', Mobile Business. Technical, Methodological and Social Perspectives, Idea Group Publishing 1591408172.
  • Lan, Y. and Chhai, S. (2005), 'A Proposed Framework for Making Decisions Dynamically in Global Organisation', Global Information Society: Operating information systems in a dynamic global business environment, Idea Group Publishing 1591403065.
  • Lan, Y. (2003), 'A framework for an organization's transition to globalization - Investigation of IT issues', Managing globally with information technology, IRM Press 193177742X.
  • Lan, Y. (2003), 'An investigation of GISM issues for successful management of the globalization process', Managing globally with information technology, IRM Press 193177742X.

Journal Articles

  • Peng, X., Lan, Y., Li, J. and Fan, H. (2023), 'Board gender diversity, national culture, and water disclosure of multinational corporations', Applied Economics, vol 55, no 14 , pp 1581 - 1602.
  • Maheshwari, B., Hagare, D., Spencer, R., Dollin, J., Reynolds, J., Atkins, D., Packham, R., Batelaan, O., Sitharam, T., Lan, Y., Arora, M., Kashyap, R., Kartha, S., Sathasivan, A. and Dutta, S. (2023), 'Training young water professionals in leadership and transdisciplinary competencies for sustainable water management in India', World Water Policy, vol 9, no 3 , pp 300 - 314.
  • Peng, X., Li, J., Tang, Q., Lan, Y. and Cui, X. (2023), '[In Press] Do environmental scores become multinational corporations' strategic "greenwashing" tool for window-dressing carbon reduction? : a cross-cultural analysis', Business Strategy and the Environment, .
  • Chen, J., Lan, Y. and Chang, Y. (2023), 'Consumer behaviour in cross-border e-commerce : systematic literature review and future research agenda', International Journal of Consumer Studies, vol 47, no 6 , pp 2609 - 2669.
  • Lin, T., Goldsworthy, M., Chavan, S., Liang, W., Maier, C., Ghannoum, O., Cazzonelli, C., Tissue, D., Lan, Y., Sethuvenkatraman, S., Lin, H., Jia, B. and Chen, Z. (2022), 'A novel cover material improves cooling energy and fertigation efficiency for glasshouse eggplant production', Energy, vol 251 .
  • Chen, T., Samaranayake, P., Cen, X., Qi, M. and Lan, Y. (2022), 'The impact of online reviews on consumers' purchasing decisions : evidence from an eye-tracking study', Frontiers in Psychology, vol 13 .
  • Lan, Y., Tam, V., Xing, W., Datt, R. and Chen, Z. (2022), 'Life cycle environmental impacts of cut flowers : a review', Journal of Cleaner Production, vol 369 .
  • Chen, J., Hsu, P., Chang, Y., Shiau, W. and Lan, Y. (2022), 'For free or paid? : a comparison of doctors' intention to offer consulting services in eHealth', Industrial Management and Data Systems, vol 122, no 8 , pp 1816 - 1852.
  • Huang, C. and Lan, Y. (2021), 'Collaboration and competition in the online travel industry : a comparative study of China and Vietnam', Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, vol 26, no 3 , pp 277 - 293.
  • Fanousse, R., Nakandala, D. and Lan, Y. (2021), 'Reducing uncertainties in innovation projects through intra-organisational collaboration : a systematic literature review', International Journal of Managing Projects in Business, vol 14, no 6 , pp 1335 - 1358.
  • Samaranayake, P., Maier, C., Chavan, S., Liang, W., Chen, Z., Tissue, D. and Lan, Y. (2021), 'Energy minimisation in a protected cropping facility using multi-temperature acquisition points and control of ventilation settings', Energies, vol 14, no 19 .
  • Trinh, L., Hu, A., Lan, Y. and Chen, Z. (2020), 'Comparative life cycle assessment for conventional and organic coffee cultivation in Vietnam', International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, vol 17, no 3 , pp 1307 - 1324.
  • Chen, J., Lan, Y., Chang, Y. and Chang, P. (2020), 'Exploring doctors' willingness to provide online counseling services : the roles of motivations and costs', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 17, no 1 .
  • Duc, L., Nguyen, T., Nakandala, D. and Lan, Y. (2020), 'Team innovation in retail services : the role of ambidextrous leadership and team learning', Service Business, vol 14, no 1 , pp 167 - 186.
  • Samaranayake, P., Liang, W., Chen, Z., Tissue, D. and Lan, Y. (2020), 'Sustainable protected cropping : a case study of seasonal impacts on greenhouse energy consumption during capsicum production', Energies, vol 13, no 7 .
  • Chang, Y., Hsu, P. and Lan, Y. (2019), 'Cooperation and competition between online travel agencies and hotels', Tourism Management, vol 71 , pp 187 - 196.
  • Hu, A., Chen, C., Huang, L., Chung, M., Lan, Y. and Chen, Z. (2019), 'Environmental impact and carbon footprint assessment of Taiwanese agricultural products : a case study on Taiwanese Dongshan tea', Energies, vol 12, no 1 .
  • Hu, A., Chen, C., Lan, Y., Hong, M. and Kuo, C. (2019), 'Carbon-labeling implementation in Taiwan by combining strength-weakness-opportunity-threat and analytic network processes', Environmental Engineering Science, vol 36, no 5 , pp 541 - 550.
  • Elsayih, J., Elsayih, J., Tang, Q. and Lan, Y. (2018), 'Corporate governance and carbon transparency : Australian experience', Accounting Research Journal, vol 31, no 3 , pp 405 - 422.
  • Nair, G. and Lan, Y. (2016), 'A common thread : applying hex elementalization in IoT data analytics', Cutter IT Journal, vol 29, no 4 , pp 31 - 38.
  • Kuppusamy, M., Saleh, A. and Lan, Y. (2014), 'In search of the equilibrium for ERP project success : dynamic management of intangible resources', Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, vol 10, no 1 , pp 145 - 156.
  • Askarzai, W., Lan, Y. and Unhelkar, B. (2014), 'Challenges of a virtual organisation : empirical evidence from Australian SMEs', Global Journal of Finance and Management, vol 6, no 9 , pp 919 - 924.
  • Luo, L., Tang, Q. and Lan, Y. (2013), 'Comparison of propensity for carbon disclosure between developing and developed countries : a resource constraint perspective', Accounting Research Journal, vol 26, no 1 , pp 6 - 34.
  • Mohammad, M. and Lan, Y. (2013), 'Overcoming the barriers to accessing government online services in Australia : the case of selected non-English speaking migrants', International Journal of E-Services and Mobile Applications, vol 5, no 3 , pp 1 - 24.
  • Luo, L., Lan, Y. and Tang, Q. (2012), 'Corporate incentives to disclose carbon information : evidence from the CDP Global 500 Report', Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting, vol 23, no 2 , pp 93 - 120.
  • Mohammad, M. and Lan, Y. (2012), 'Improving E-Government Services for Non- English Speaking Background (NESB) Communities in Australia', Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS 2012): 6-7 December 2012, Penang, Malaysia, vol 72 , pp 692 - 697.
  • Lee, M. and Lan, Y. (2011), 'Toward a unified knowledge management model for SMEs', Expert Systems with Applications, vol 38, no 1 , pp 729 - 735.
  • Lan, Y. (2011), 'Reengineering a Green Business', International Journal of Green Computing, vol 2, no 1 , pp 1 - 11.
  • Lee, M. and Lan, Y. (2010), 'Knowledge management and innovation performance in SMEs', Journal of Informatics and Regional Studies, vol 2, no 1 , pp 3 - 15.
  • Lee, M. and Lan, Y. (2007), 'From Web 2.0 to Conversational Knowledge Management: Towards Collaborative Intelligence', Journal of Entrepreneurship Research, vol 2, no 2 , pp 47 - 62.

Conference Papers

  • Chen, J., Lan, Y., Chang, Y., Samaranayake, P. and Chen, K. (2022), 'Buyers' psychological situations in cross-border electronic commerce', Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Samaranayake, P., Lopaticki, G., Liang, W., Tam, V., Chen, Z. and Lan, Y. (2021), 'Process modelling for an efficient and dynamic energy consumption for fresh produce in protected cropping', International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Jorge Evangelista, A., Lan, Y., Chen, Z., Tam, V. and Datt, R. (2021), 'Adopting life cycle assessment for various greenhouse typologies in multiple cropping environment in Australia', International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing, Yokohama, Japan.
  • Fanousse, R., Nakandala, D. and Lan, Y. (2021), 'Organisational learning and uncertainty reduction in innovation projects : the moderating effects of innovation project types', IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, online.
  • Unhelkar, B. and Lan, Y. (2015), 'Green business strategies and processes with Big Data analytics & ISO14000', Society for Design and Process Science. Conference, Fort Worth, Tex..
  • Askarzai, W., Lan, Y. and Unhelkar, B. (2015), 'Impact of virtual workplace on employee behavior : evidence from Australian SMEs', Society for Design and Process Science. Conference, Fort Worth, Tex..
  • Lan, Y. and Unhelkar, B. (2015), 'Sharing Big Data driven insights using cloud based knowledge management platform : a case study for small and medium enterprises in Taiwan', Society for Design and Process Science. Conference, Fort Worth, Tex..
  • Askarzai, W., Lan, Y. and Unhelkar, B. (2013), 'Study of employee attitudes towards virtual management in small and medium sized enterprises : an exploratory data analysis', International Business Research Conference, Melbourne, Vic..
  • Hashim, R., Majeed, A., Ahmad, J., Rahim, M., Kaliannan, M., Teo, S., Lan, Y. and Kuppusamy, M. (2012), 'Adoption of enterprise information system (EIS) in Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs)', IEEE Symposium on Business, Engineering and Industrial Applications, Bandung, Indonesia.
  • Lan, Y. (2011), 'Investigating Knowledge Sharing Attitudes in A Cluster of Start-up Businesses in Taiwan', The Seventh International Conference on Knowledge-Based Economy & Global Management, Tainan, Taiwan.
  • Mohammad, M. and Lan, Y. (2011), 'Overcoming The Barriers Experienced By Non-English Speaking Background Communities In Accessing Australian Government Information', The 17th International Business Information Management Association Conference, Milan, Italy.
  • Mohammad, M. and Lan, Y. (2010), 'The dynamic business process development framework to bridge the digital divide among the aboriginal community in Australia', 2010 2nd IEEE International Conference on Information Management and Engineering, Chengdu, China.
  • Lee, M. and Lan, Y. (2010), 'An Investigation of Viewer's Perception and Acceptance of Digital Signage', Australian and New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference, Christchurch.
  • Lee, M. and Lan, Y. (2009), 'A Comparative Analysis of Knowledge Management in SMEs', Third International United Information Systems Conference UNISCON 2009, Sydney Australia.
  • Mudiarasan, K., Teo, S. and Lan, Y. (2009), 'Modelling the effects of intangible capabilities on ERP implementation', 20th Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Melbourne.
  • Lan, Y. and Ginige, J. (2008), 'Towards criteria based allocation of capstone projects for an enhanced learning experience', 2008 International Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering, Wuhan, China.
  • Mcguiggan, R., Mudgil, V., Lan, Y. and Lee, G. (2008), 'The Practice of Search Engine Marketing', ANZMAC 2008 Conference, Sydney Australia.
  • Chhai, S. and Lan, Y. (2005), 'A Conceptual Model Using Multi-Agent Technology for Dynamic Decision Making in Global Organizations', The 1st International Conference on Information Mangement and Business (IMB 2005), Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Tran, T., Khan, K. and Lan, Y. (2004), 'A Framework for Transforming Artifacts from Data Flow Diagrams to UML', IASTED International Conference on Software Engineering 2004, Innsbruck Austria.
  • Chhai, S. and Lan, Y. (2004), 'Investigation of Dynamic Data and Decisions in a Global Organization', Global Information Technology Management (GITM) World Conference, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Lan, Y. (2004), 'A Transition Framework for the Enterprise Globalisation Process', 2004 Information Resources Management Association International Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
  • Curry, J. and Lan, Y. (2004), 'Web Enabled Business Operations: Development of the Sematic Web Evolution Model', 2004 Information Resources Management Association International Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
  • Lan, Y. and Khan, K. (2003), 'Measuring the Readiness of Globalisation: A Metrics Based Approach', 2003 Information Resources Management Association International Conferenece, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
  • Khan, K. and Lan, Y. (2003), 'Recreating Design Artefacts of Information Systems for Systems Evolution and Maintenance', 2003 Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
  • Lan, Y. (2003), 'A Methodology for Developing an Integrated Supply Chain Management System', The Third International Conference on Electronic Business, Singapore.
  • Lan, Y. and Khandelwal, V. (2003), 'An empirical assessment of the organisation's global transition pattern', The Fourth Annual Global Information Technology Management World Conference, Calgary, Canada.
  • Ginige, J. and Lan, Y. (2003), 'Succeeding in digital business: Investigation of hurdles for e-transiting micro companies', ISOneWorld Conference, Las Vegas, USA.
  • Lan, Y. (2002), 'GISM issues for successful management of the globalisation process', Global Information Technology Management World Conference, New York, USA.
  • Lan, Y. (2002), 'Managing changes in e-transformation', International Conference on Electronic Business, Taipei, Taiwan.

Other Publications

  • 2022, 'Comparative Analysis of Environmental Impacts of Cut Roses in Australia, Kenya, and Ecuador', Report

Current Projects

Title: Glasshouse Films
Funder:
  • RMIT University
  • Innofocus Photonics Technology Pty Ltd
  • Future Food Systems Limited CRC
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: David Tissue, Oula Ghannoum, Zhonghua Chen, Chris Cazzonelli, Robert Sharwood and Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2022-10-25 - 2027-06-30
ID: P00028339
Title: Protected Cropping for Warm Climates
Funder:
  • Future Food Systems Limited
  • Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) (non ACRG)
Western Researchers: Zhonghua Chen and Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2019-03-01 - 2024-10-31
ID: P00025388

Previous Projects

Title: Digital City Laboratory
Funder:
  • Nanjing University
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2007-05-25 - 2007-11-30
ID: P0015742
Title: Connecting Vietnamese and Australian Women Entrepreneurs in Agri-food Business
Funder:
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Western Researchers: Dilupa Nakandala, Maria Estela Varua, Felicitas Evangelista, Yi-Chen Lan and Vijay Jayasena
Years: 2017-08-29 - 2018-07-31
ID: P00024010
Title: Parramatta CBD Business Census Research 2008
Funder:
  • City of Parramatta Council
Western Researchers: Geoff Lee, Yi-Chen Lan and Robyn Mcguiggan
Years: 2009-01-13 - 2010-07-31
ID: P00016355
Title: Will a Conversational Knowledge Management Platform improve Incorporated Business Operations of a Cluster of Law Firms?
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2008-09-24 - 2009-09-23
ID: P00016295
Title: Online Interactive Training - Small Business Toolbox
Funder:
  • Department of State and Regional Development
Western Researchers: Geoff Lee, Yi-Chen Lan and Robyn Mcguiggan
Years: 2008-08-18 - 2009-12-31
ID: P00016225
Title: Socio-psychological factors in enterprise information systems implementation in Malaysian small and medium sized enterprises
Funder:
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2009-10-28 - 2010-10-27
ID: P00017600
Title: A Conversational Knowledge Management Platform for a Cluster of SMEs in an Innovation and Incubation Centre in Taiwan
Funder:
  • Australian Academy of Science
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2010-01-01 - 2010-06-30
ID: P00018009
Title: 'RUN' and 'GROW' E-learning Toolbox - Understanding Internet usage in Australian Business
Funder:
  • Department of State and Regional Development
Western Researchers: Geoff Lee and Yi-Chen Lan
Years: 2009-07-01 - 2010-12-31
ID: P00017168
Title: Water Matters for India - Delivering an Innovative Young Water Professional Training
Funder:
  • eWater Ltd
Western Researchers: Basant Maheshwari, Dharma Hagare, Jen Dollin, Yi-Chen Lan, Ricky Spencer, Maria Estela Varua and Sathaa Arumugam Sathasivan
Years: 2021-08-16 - 2022-12-15
ID: P00027532
Title: A Carbon Reduction Implementation Framework for Adoption by Energy Intensive Corporations in China
Funder:
  • Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan and Bobby Banerjee
Years: 2012-04-23 - 2013-12-31
ID: P00020657
Title: Stakeholders Involvement and Data Sources for ESG Baseline Establishment, Reporting and Evaluating Environmental Footprint of the Business Operation
Funder:
  • Lynch Group Australia Pty Ltd
  • University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers: Yi-Chen Lan, Rina Datt, Zhonghua Chen, Vivian Tam and Premaratne Samaranayake
Years: 2022-10-01 - 2023-06-30
ID: P00028275

Supervision

Professor Lan is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title: The Impact of Artificial Management upon Collaborative Organisational Behaviour
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Opportunities and Challenges of Overseas Student in Educational Business Effect to Australia's Economy
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: Efficient Energy Utilisation and Australian Sustainable Economic Growth
Field of Research:

Previous Supervision

Thesis Title: Smart Business Object
Field of Research: Computer Engineering
Thesis Title: Strategic Management of ERP Project Lifecycle
Field of Research: Project Management
Thesis Title: The Impact of Coordination and Competition on Cross-Functional Knowledge Sharing and Organisational Performance.
Field of Research: Marketing
Thesis Title: Corporate Water Disclosure and Management: A Self-Regulation Perspective
Field of Research: Environmental Studies; Accounting; Business Management; Other Management And Commerce
Thesis Title: Overcoming the Barriers Experienced by Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) Communities in Accessing Australian Government Information Systems - The NESB Model
Field of Research: Information Systems; Systems Analysis And Design; Database Management
Thesis Title: E-Commerce Adoption in Small-and-Medium-Sized Hotels in Malaysia
Field of Research:
Thesis Title: The Effects of Virtual Management on Employee Behaviour in SMEs
Field of Research: Human Resource Management; Organisation Management; Business And Management, N.e.c.
Thesis Title: Understanding Determinants for Service FDI: The Case of Education Service Providers
Field of Research: International Business
Thesis Title: Development of an Environmental Management System Framework for Hong Kong Higher Education Institutions
Field of Research: Organisation Management; Business And Management, N.e.c.
Thesis Title: A Study of Institutional Pressures and Dynamic Capability and its Impact on Corporate Carbon Reduction Performance
Field of Research: Business And Management; Accounting; Organisation Management
Thesis Title: Development of A Real-Time Business Intelligence (BI) Framework based on Hex- Elementization of Data Points for Accurate Business Decision-Making
Field of Research: Other Management And Commerce

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