Professor Shane Zhang

Professor in Aviation UniSA STEM

Mawson Lakes Campus (F2-38)
tel +61 8 830 23026

email shane.zhang@unisa.edu.au

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About me

Qualification

I am Professor of Aviation in UniSA STEM, University of South Australia. Prior to joining UniSA, I was Professor of Economics in the School of Business, University of Southern Queensland. I have published extensively in leading economics and transport journals on the topics of aviation economics, management and policy, multimodal transport and transport logistics. I have participated in various research projects funded by the World Bank, APEC, Meat and Livestock Australia, Queensland Government, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA).

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Research

Research focus

Transportation and Freight Services
Urban and Regional Planning
Applied Economics
Applied Mathematics
Civil Engineering

Research

Outputs

Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. Some long-standing staff members may have older outputs included. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Chapters

Year	Output
2023	Zhang, Y, Law, CCH & Zhang, A 2023, 'The efficiency performance of full-service carriers in East and Southeast Asia amid increasing air transport liberalization and LCC presence', in K Button (eds), Airlines and developing countries, Emerald Publishing, UK, ch. 8, pp. 137-151. Open access
2018	Law, CC, Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2018, 'Regulatory changes in international air transport and their impact on tourism development in Asia Pacific', in X Fu & J Peoples (eds), Advances in Airline Economics, Emerald Publishing, UK, ch. 7, pp. 123-144. 6
2018	Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2018, 'Airline economics and finance', in N Halpern & A Graham (eds), The Routledge Companion to Air Transport Management, Routledge, UK, ch. 11, pp. 171-188. 11 2
2017	Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2017, 'Air transport development: a comparative analysis of China and India', in M Finger & K Button (eds), Air Transport Liberalization: A Critical Assessment, Edward Elgar Publishing, UK, ch. 7, pp. 112-137. 10
2016	Hu, F & Zhang, Y 2016, 'CEO promotion, relative performance measures, and institutions in an emerging market: evidence from China's listed state-owned enterprise', in JJ Choi, MR Powers & XT Zhang (eds), The Political Economy of Chinese Finance, Emerald Publishing, UK, ch. 5, pp. 115-148.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2024	Babagolzadeh, M, Zhang, Y, Yu, H, Yong, J, Kille, T & Shrestha, A 2024, 'Developing a sustainable road-rail multimodal distribution network for improved animal welfare and meat quality under carbon tax in Queensland, Australia', Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 17, article no. 101224, pp. 1-12. Open access
2024	Cai, Y, Zhang, Y, Wu, Y & Chang, T 2024, 'Airline stock market performance and political relations: a cross-quantilogram analysis of Chinese and US carriers', Transport Policy, vol. 155, pp. 124-149. Open access
2024	Wandelt, S, Antoniou, C, Birolini, S, Delahaye, D, Dresner, M, Fu, X, Gossling, S, Hong, S-J, Odoni, AR, Zanin, M, Zhang, A, Zhang, H, Zhang, Y & Sun, X 2024, 'Status quo and challenges in air transport management research', vol. 2, article no. 100014, pp. 1-15. Open access
2024	Xia, L, Xu, Y, Zhang, Y, Jiang, H & Cui, B 2024, 'Impact of airline social media marketing on purchase intention:evidence from China using PLS-SEM', vol. 2, pp. 249-262. Open access
2024	Xu, S, Shen, R, Zhang, Y & Cai, Y 2024, 'Fostering regional innovation efficiency through pilot free trade zones: evidence from China', Economic Analysis and Policy, vol. 81, pp. 356-367. 2
2023	Cao, M, Li, L & Zhang, Y 2023, 'Developing a passenger-centered airport: a case study of Urumqi airport in Xinjiang, China', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 108, article no. 102363, pp. 1-8. 4 4
2023	Deng, Y, Zhang, Y & Elston, F 2023, 'The development of Chinese air express integrators', Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 13, article no. 101025, pp. 1-10. 2
2023	Tisdall, L, Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2023, 'Seeking wicked problems, finding opportunities: advancing Australian general aviation policy beyond COVID-19', Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 14, pp. 1-8. 2 17
2023	Zhang, Y, Lee, S-Y & Gu, Y 2023, 'A review of air transport service quality studies: current status and future research agenda', vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 9-21. Open access
2023	Zhou, Y, Li, L & Zhang, Y 2023, 'Location of transit-oriented development stations based on multimodal network equilibrium: Bi-level programming and paradoxes', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 174, article no. 103729, pp. 1-18. 2
2022	Babagolzadeh, M, Zhang, Y, Abbasi, B, Shrestha, A & Zhang, A 2022, 'Promoting Australian regional airports with subsidy schemes: optimised downstream logistics using vehicle routing problem', Transport Policy, vol. 128, pp. 38-51. 3 3
2022	Deng, Y, Zhang, Y & Wang, K 2022, 'An analysis of the Chinese scheduled freighter network during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic', Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 99, article no. 103298, pp. 1-12. Open access 17 13
2022	Langford, K, Kille, T, Lee, SY, Zhang, Y & Bates, PR 2022, ''In automation we trust' - Australian air traffic controller perspectives of increasing automation in air traffic management', Transport Policy, vol. 125, pp. 352-362. 4 1
2022	Law, CC, Yahua, Z, Gow, J & Vu, X-B 2022, 'Dynamic relationship between air transport, economic growth and inbound tourism in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 98, article no. 10216. 29 23
2022	Law, CC, Zhang, Y & Gow, J 2022, 'Airline service quality, customer satisfaction, and repurchase Intention: Laotian air passengers' perspective', Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 741-750. 31 20
2021	Li, L, Cao, M, Yin, J, Wang, Y & Zhang, Y 2021, 'Spatial distribution of travel activities and its relationship with points of interest', Promet - Traffic - Traffico, vol. 33, no. 1, pp. 1-16. Open access
2021	Li, L, Gao, T, Yu, L & Zhang, Y 2021, 'Applying an integrated approach to metro station satisfaction evaluation: a case study in Shanghai, China', International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 1-10. Open access 6
2021	Ma, W, Zhang, A, Zhang, Y & Xu, S 2021, 'The growing influence of low-cost carriers in Northeast Asia and its implications for a regional single aviation market', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 91, article number 101994. Open access 9 6
2021	Ma, W, Zhang, Y & Cui, J 2021, 'Chinese future frequent flyers' willingness to pay for carbon emissions reduction', Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, vol. 97, article no. 102935, pp. 1-12. Open access 8 8
2021	Miani, P, Kille, T, Lee, S-Y, Zhang, Y & Bates, PR 2021, 'The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on current tertiary aviation education and future careers: students' perspective', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 94, article no. 102081, pp. 1-8. 30 24 32
2021	Tisdall, L, Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2021, 'COVID-19 impacts on general aviation - comparative experiences, governmental responses and policy imperatives', Transport Policy, vol. pp. 273-280. 23 17
2021	Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2021, 'Is it time for an integrated aviation market in Northeast Asia? An airline performance perspective', Transport Policy, vol. 110, pp. 161-169. 10 8
2021	Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2021, 'COVID-19 and bailout policy: the case of Virgin Australia', Transport Policy, vol. 114, pp. 174-181. 14 13 50
2020	Babagolzadeh, M, Shrestha, A, Abbasi, B, Zhang, Y, Woodhead, A & Zhang, A 2020, 'Sustainable cold supply chain management under demand uncertainty and carbon tax regulation', Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, vol. 80, article no. 102245, pp. 1-30. Open access 94 77 3
2020	Ma, W, Wang, Q, Yang, H & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Evaluating the price effects of two airline mergers in China', Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 141, article no. 102030, pp. 1-21. Open access 13
2020	Ma, W, Wang, Q, Yang, H & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Is multimarket contact an antitrust concern? A case of China's airline market', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 132, pp. 515-526. 20 19
2020	Ma, W, Wang, Q, Yang, H, Zhang, G & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Understanding airline price dispersion in the presence of high-speed rail', Transport Policy, vol. 95, pp. 93-102. Open access 3 4
2020	Oredegbe, A & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Telecommunications industry efficiency: a comparative analysis of high and middle income countries', Telecommunications Policy, vol. 44, no. 5, article no. 101958, pp. 1-11. Open access 5 5
2020	Tisdall, L & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Preparing for 'COVID-27': Lessons in management focus - an Australian general aviation perspective', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 89, article no. 101922, pp. 1-4. 23 21
2020	Tisdall, L, Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2020, 'Development challenges facing general aviation airports: A case study of Archerfield Airport, Queensland, Australia', Case Studies on Transport Policy, vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 1458-1467. Open access 5 5
2020	Wu, C, Liao, M, Zhang, Y, Luo, M & Zhang, G 2020, 'Network development of low-cost carriers in China's domestic market', Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 84, article no. 102670, pp. 1-15. Open access 20 20
2020	Yang, H, Ma, W, Wang, Q, Wang, K & Zhang, Y 2020, 'Welfare implications for air passengers in China in the era of high-speed rail', Transport Policy, vol. 95, pp. A1-A13. Open access 15 15
2020	Zhang, Y, Zhang, A & Wang, J 2020, 'Exploring the roles of high-speed train, air and coach services in the spread of COVID-19 in China', Transport Policy, vol. 94, pp. 34-42. Open access 193 178 57
2019	Hu, Q, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2019, 'Why are regional jets less used in emerging economies? a real options valuation approach and policy implications', Transport Policy, vol. 79, pp. 125-136. 10 8
2019	Ma, W, Wang, Q, Yang, H & Zhang, Y 2019, 'An analysis of price competition and price wars in Australia's domestic airline market', Transport Policy, vol. 81, pp. 163-172. 12 6
2019	Ma, W, Wang, Q, Yang, H, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2019, 'Effects of Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail on air travel: passenger types, airline groups and tacit collusion', Research in Transportation Economics, vol. 74, pp. 64-76. 41 36 30
2019	Xu, S, Gow, J, Chen, Y, Zhang, Y & Huang, Z 2019, 'The determinants of outward foreign direct investment strategies of Chinese energy firms', Singapore Economic Review, vol. 64, no. 4, pp. 1019-1036. 4 4
2019	Yu, H, Zhang, Y, Zhang, A, Wang, K & Cui, Q 2019, 'A comparative study of airline efficiency in China and India: a dynamic network DEA approach', Research in Transportation Economics, vol. 76, article no. 100746, pp. 1-12. Open access 58 48
2019	Zhang, Q, Yang, H, Wang, Q, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2019, 'Impact of high-speed rail on market concentration and Lerner index in China's airline market', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 83, article no. 101755, pp. 1-8. 36 31
2019	Zhu, Z, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2019, 'Measuring multi-modal connections and connectivity radiations of transport infrastructure in China', Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1762-1790. 25 23 3
2019	Zhu, Z, Zhang, A, Zhang, Y, Huang, Z & Xu, S 2019, 'Measuring air connectivity between China and Australia', Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 74, pp. 359-370. 29 27
2018	Wang, K, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2018, 'Key determinants of airline pricing and air travel demand in China and India: policy, ownership, and LCC competition', Transport Policy, vol. 63, pp. 80-89. Open access 71 61
2018	Yu, H, Ge, Y-E, Fu, X, Huang, Y, Zhang, Y & Tan, C 2018, 'Capturing effects of container location dispersion on quay crane performance', Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Maritime Engineering, vol. 171, no. 1, pp. 1-25. Open access 10 9
2018	Zhang, Y, Sampaio, B, Fu, X & Huang, Z 2018, 'Pricing dynamics between airline groups with dual-brand services: the case of the Australian domestic market', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 112, pp. 46-59. 16 11
2018	Zhu, Z, Zhang, A & Zhang, Y 2018, 'Connectivity of intercity passenger transportation in China: a multi-modal and network approach', Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 71, pp. 263-276. 82 69
2017	Li, L, Ren, H, Zhao, S, Duan, Z, Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2017, 'Two dimensional accessibility analysis of metro stations in Xi'an, China', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 106, pp. 414-426. 53 48
2017	Zhang, Y, Wang, K & Fu, X 2017, 'Air transport services in regional Australia: Demand pattern, frequency choice and airport entry', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 103, pp. 472-489. Open access 39 35
2017	Zhang, Y, Zhang, A, Zhu, Z & Wang, K 2017, 'Connectivity at Chinese airports: the evolution and drivers', Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 103, pp. 490-508. 66 61 1
2016	Jiang, H & Zhang, Y 2016, 'An assessment of passenger experience at Melbourne Airport', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 54, pp. 88-92. 58 45
2016	Jiang, H & Zhang, Y 2016, 'An investigation of service quality, customer satisfaction and loyalty in China's airline market', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 57, pp. 80-88. 179 131
2016	Zhang, Y & Zhang, A 2016, 'Determinants of air passenger flows in China and gravity model: Deregulation, LCCs, and high-speed rail', Journal of Transport Economics and Policy, vol. 50, no. 3, pp. 287-303. 82 79
2010	Zhang, Y & Round, DK 2010, 'Price wars and price collusion in China's airline markets', International Journal of Industrial Organization, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 361-372. Open access 57 44
2009	Zhang, Y & Round, DK 2009, 'The effects of China's airline mergers on prices', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 15, no. 6, pp. 315-323. Open access 30 28
2008	Round, DK & Zhang, Y 2008, 'China's airline deregulation since 1997 and the driving forces behind the 2002 airline consolidations', Journal of Air Transport Management, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 130-142. Open access 78 63

Other outputs

My reseach publications can be found here:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SbkEDQYAAAAJ&hl=en

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
An Hui Normal University	CHINA
Beihang University	CHINA
Capital University of Economics and Business	CHINA
Central Queensland University	AUSTRALIA
Changzhou City Planning and Design Institute	CHINA
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China	CHINA
East China Normal University	CHINA
Emirates Aviation University	UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Federal University of Pernambuco	BRAZIL
Flight One School of Engineering (Adelaide Airport)	AUSTRALIA
Griffith University	AUSTRALIA
Hong Kong Polytechnic University	HONG KONG
Linnaeus University	SWEDEN
Macquarie University	AUSTRALIA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	UNITED STATES
RMIT University	AUSTRALIA
Shanghai Jiao Tong University	CHINA
Shanghai Maritime University	CHINA
Sichuan University	CHINA
Singapore Institute of Technology	SINGAPORE
Southeast University	CHINA
Stellenbosch University	SOUTH AFRICA
Technical University of Munich	GERMANY
Tongji University	CHINA
Tsinghua University	CHINA
University College of the North	CANADA
University of Bergamo	ITALY
University of British Columbia	CANADA
University of Chinese Academy of Science	CHINA
University of Connecticut	UNITED STATES
University of International Business and Economics	CHINA
University of Maryland	UNITED STATES
University of North Texas	UNITED STATES
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA
University of Southern Queensland	AUSTRALIA
University of Sydney	AUSTRALIA
University of Western Australia	AUSTRALIA

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
190-Exploring the feasibility and applicability of Virtual Reality VR for next-generation pilot training	Current
Assessing the impact of hydrogen adoption in aviation on technology requirements and airport infrastructure: A case study of Australian airports	Current
Aviation decarbonisation in Australia and China: opportunities and challenges of sustainable aviation fuel for the airline industry	Current

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