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Biography
Jianfeng joined Northumbria University after completing his PhD in Project Management. Before that, Jianfeng studied his undergraduate in Construction Project Management and an MSc in Technology, Economics and Management. Jianfeng has a growing track record, as an early career researcher, in publishing in top-tiered journals and applying for research grants. In addition to research, he is passionate about teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Jianfeng is a firm believer in research and education.
Research interests
- Construction project management
- Infrastructure delivery
- Transport resilience
- Life cycle assessment
- Construction digitalisation
If you are interested in pursuing a PhD in any of the above topics or other relevant areas, please get in touch.
Education/Academic qualification
Construction Managment, PhD
2018 → 2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Social and Health Services in the Platform: Developing a Concession Pricing Model for Eldercare Service Platforms
Liu, R., Huang, Z., Yuan, J., Zhao, J., Shen, Y. & Li, L., 10 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Health Planning and Management. 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic Pricing and Subsidy Strategies in Public Service Platforms with Private Participation: A Two-Level Stackelberg Game Approach
Liu, R., Lu, W., Zhao, J. & Yuan, J., 30 Nov 2025, In: Systems. 13, 12, 23 p., 1085.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addressing the elephant in the room: How do we understand value for money in transport Public Private Partnerships?
Zhao, J., 1 Nov 2024, In: Cities. 154, 14 p., 105401.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Impact of Multi-Dimensional Incentives on the Performance of Rail Transit PPP Projects
Zhu, Z., Yuan, Y., Zhang, L., Zhao, J. & Yuan, J., 25 Dec 2024, In: Buildings. 15, 1, 24 p., 32.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unpacking the context of Value for Money assessment in global markets: a procurement option framework for Public Private Partnerships
Zhao, J., Thurairajah, N., Greenwood, D., Liu, H. & Yuan, J., 1 Sept 2023, In: Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management. 30, 8, p. 3583-3601 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)72 Downloads (Pure)
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Project Leadership and Society (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Editor)
2025 → 1 Sept 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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The 48th Australasian Universities Building Education Association (AUBEA) conference
Zhao, J. (Member of programme committee)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Applied Sciences (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Editor)
2024 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work