Tristan Chong
Professor and Area Head of Marketing
Education
- PhD in Marketing, The University of Bolton, UK (2012)
- MSc in E-Business, The University of Bolton, UK (2007)
Dr Tristan Chong wins SP Jain’s ‘Professor of the Year – Research’ award
Dr Tristan Chong has been recognised for the breadth and depth of his research activities in the President’s Faculty Excellence Awards 2020-21.
Understanding Persistent Homology in Tourism – An interview with Dr Tristan Chong
Dr Tristan Chong’s co-authored research paper titled ‘Persistent Homology in Tourism: Unlocking the Possibilities’ was recently published in the academic journal Tourism Management (ABS=4, ABDC=A*, IF= 7.432). We caught up with Dr Chong to learn more about the research findings.
Understanding Persistent Homology in Tourism – An interview with Dr Tristan Chong
Dr Tristan Chong’s co-authored research paper titled ‘Persistent Homology in Tourism: Unlocking the Possibilities’ was recently published in the academic journal Tourism Management (ABS=4, ABDC=A*, IF= 7.432). We caught up with Dr Chong to learn more about the research findings.
SUBJECTS TAUGHT / STUDENT PROJECT MENTOR
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Intelligence
- Marketing Metrics & Pricing Decisions
EXPERIENCE
Academic Experience
- Associate Editor, Industrial Management & Data Systems (2021 – Present)
- Editorial Board, Industrial Management & Data Systems (2020 – 2023)
- Associate Professor and Area Head of Marketing, SP Jain School of Global Management, Singapore (2019 – Present)
- Honorary Recognised Teacher, University of Liverpool, UK (2010 – 2022)
- Associate Professor, International Business School Suzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China-PRC (2015 – 2019)
- Deputy Director of Research Institute of Big Data Analytics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China-PRC (2015 – 2019)
- Head of Division (General Management), International Business School Suzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China-PRC (2015 – 2017)
- Visiting Scholar, School of Computing, National University of Singapore (summer, 2016; summer, 2018), Singapore
- Visiting Academic, Heriot Watt University, UK (Malaysia Campus, summer, 2017), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Visiting Scholar, IBM Centre of Excellence in Big Data Analytics, Deakin University, (winter, 2016/2017), Melbourne, Australia
- Visiting Scholar, South University of Science and Technology of China (summer, 2015), Shenzhen, China-PRC
- Lecturer, International Business School Suzhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (2010 – 2015), Suzhou, China-PRC
- Teaching Assistant, Bolton Business School, The University of Bolton (2007 – 2009), Manchester, UK
Research Interests
- B2B Marketing
- Marketing Analytics
- Topological Data Analysis and Applications
Selected Refereed Articles
- Yang, T., Xun, J. and Chong, W.K. (2022), ‘Complementary resources and SME firm performance: the role of external readiness and E-commerce functionality’, Industrial Management & Data Systems (ABDC=A, IF= 4.224), Vol. 122 No. 4, pp. 1128-1151.
- Ma Z, Song L, Zhou J, Chong W.K., Xiong W. (2022), ‘How Do Comeback Korean Pop Performers Acquire Audience Empathetic Attachment and Sustained Loyalty?’ Frontiers in Psychology (IF=4.232).
- Chong, W.K. and Ma, Z. (2021), ‘The quality of user experiences for mobile recommendation systems: an end-user perspective’, Industrial Management & Data Systems (ABDC=A, IF= 4.224), Vol. 121 No. 5, pp. 1063-1081.
- Han, Y., Chong, W.K., & Li, D. 2020 ‘A Systematic Literature Review of the Capabilities and Performance Metrics of Supply Chain Resilience’, International Journal of Production Research (ABDC=A; IF= 9.018) Vol 58 No. 15, pp. 4541-4566.
- Chong, W.K., & Rudkin, S. 2020 ‘Persistent Homology in Tourism: Unlocking the Possibilities’, Tourism Management (ABDC=A*, IF= 12.879) Vol 81, December 2020, Article 104132.
- Chong, W.K., Rudkin, S. & Zhang, J. 2019 ‘Gender Differentials and Implicit Feedback on Online Video Content: Enhancing User Interest Evaluation’, Industrial Management & Data Systems (ABDC=A, IF= 4.224) Vol. 119 No. 5, pp. 1128-1146.
- Chong, W.K., Man, K.L. & Kim, M. 2018 'The impact of e-marketing orientation on performance in Asian SMEs: a B2B perspective', Enterprise Information Systems (ABDC=A, IF= 4.407), vol.12, no. 1, pp. 4-18.
- Chong, W.K., Dong, B. & Zhang, N. 2016 'E-marketing Services and E-marketing Performance: The Roles of Innovation, Knowledge Complexity and Environmental Turbulence in Influencing the Relationship', Journal of Marketing Management (ABDC=A, IF= 4.707), vol.32, no.1-2, pp. 149-178.
- Lee, H., Han, Y., Chong, W.K. & Man, K.L. 2015 'Recommendation Model Using the Bandwagon Effects for E-marketing Purposes in IoT (SCIE-indexed; IF=1.938)', International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, vol. 11, no. 7.
- Lei, C., Chong, W.K. & Man, K.L. 2014 'Utility-Oriented Placement of Actuator Nodes with a Collaborative Serving Scheme for Facilitated Business and Working Environments', Scientific World Journal, vol. 2014, Article ID 835260, 11 pages.
- Wang, W., Chong, W.K., Liu, D., Liang, H.N., Man, K.L., Han, Y.S., Rho, S., Yeo S.S., 2014, ‘An examination of the internet of things through the data management perspective’ Journal of Platform Technology, vol. 2, no. 2, p. 16-30.
- Janita, I. & Chong, W.K. 2013 'Barriers of B2B e-Business Adoption in Indonesian SMEs: A Literature Analysis', Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier), vol. 17, no. 3, p. 571-578.
- Chong, W.K., Man, K.L., Chen, C. & Lai, H.Y. 2011 'The Design and Development of B2B e-Commerce Framework for Malaysian's SMEs', Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science, vol. 2189, no. 1, p. 1062-1065.
- Chong, W.K., Man, K.L. & Zhang, N. 2011 'An Interoperable B2B e-Commerce Framework for e-Marketing Capabilities', Engineering Letters, vol. 19, no. 3, p. 223-227.
- Chong, W.K., Tadjouddine, E.T., Shafaghi, M. & Tan, B.L. 2011 'Automated Mechanism Design for B2B e-Commerce Models', International Journal of Trade, Economics and Finance, vol. 2, no. 1, p. 87-92.
- Chong, W.K., Shafaghi, M. & Tan, B.L. 2011 'Development of a Business-To-Business Critical Success Factors (B2B CSFs) Framework for Chinese SMEs', Marketing Intelligence and Planning (ABDC=A, IF= 4.338), vol. 29, no. 5, p. 517-533.
- Chong, W.K., Shafaghi, M., Woollaston, C. & Liu, V. 2010 'B2B e-Marketplace: An e-Marketing Framework for B2B Commerce', Marketing Intelligence and Planning (ABDC=A, IF= 4.338), vol. 28, no. 3, p. 310-329.
- Chong, W.K. & Shafaghi, M. 2009 'Performances of B2B e-Marketplace for SMEs: The Research Methods and Survey Results', Communications of IBIMA, vol. 9, no. 22, p. 185-192.
Book Chapters
- Atri, J, Chong, W.K., and Askari, M., 2022, ‘Purchase Intention Towards Electric Vehicles in India: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective’ HCI for Todays Community and Economy, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Springer.
- Liu, O., Shi, Z., Chong, W.K., Man, K.L. & Chan, C.O. 2017, 'College Students' Online Purchase Intention in Big Data Era' Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer.
- Sun, Y., Chong, W.K., Man, K.L., Rho, S. & Xie, D. 2016, 'Exploring Critical Success Factors of Mobile Recommendation Systems: The End User Perspective' Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer.
- Park, J., Kim, M., Man, K.L. & Chong, W.K. 2016, 'Multimedia Management Services Based on User Participation with Collaborative Tagging' Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer.
- Sun, Y., Wang, S., Bai, X. & Chong, W.K. 2015, 'Online Purchase Decisions Through Social Networking Services (SNS)' Future Information Technology II, Springer.
- Sun, Y., Chong, W.K. & Man, K.L. 2015, 'Key factors affecting user experience of mobile recommendation systems' IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer.
- Chong, W.K. & Qian, L. 2014, 'Marketing Is More Than Just Selling and Advertising' Understanding business; a beginner's text (2nd Edition), Pearson.
- Chong, W.K., Sun, Y., Zhang, N. & Man, K.L. 2013, 'The Role of Demographic Characteristics, Perceived Risk and Online Data Security on E-business Performance' IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies, Springer.
- Chong, W.K. & Qian, L. 2013, 'Marketing Is More Than Just Selling and Advertising' Understanding business; a beginner's text (1st Edition), Pearson.
- Chong, W.K., Man, K.L. & Zhang, N. 2012, 'Integration and Interoperability of B2B e-Commerce Model' IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies, World Scientific Publishing.
Selected Conferences Papers
- Atri, J, Chong, W.K., and Askari, M., (2022). Purchase Intention Towards Electric Vehicles in India: A Theory of Planned Behavior Perspective, 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Online.
- Ma., Z.,Chong, W.K., (2022). How Arousing Benefits and Ethical Misgivings Affect AI-based Dating App Adoption: The Roles of Perceived Autonomy and Perceived Risks, 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Online.
- Zhou, J., Ma, Z., Song, L., and Chong, W.K. (2021) Reviving Fan Affection and Loyalty towards Comeback KPop Idols through Live Streaming, The 2021 5th International Conference on E-Business and Internet, Singapore.
- Ma, Z., Chong, W.K., and Chong, A.Y.L., (2020). The Role of Hybrid Captive Offshoring in ICT Sector, The Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems (PACIS) 2020, Online.
- Chong W.K., Chang, C., and Rudkin, S. (2019). Exploring all Information for Human Resource Management: Persistent Homology as a Theoretical Tool, Academy of Management Conference, Boston, US.
- Han, Y. Chong W.K., and Li, D. (2018). Research on the Capabilities and the Performance Metrics of Supply Chain Resilience: a systematic literature review, 2018 International Conference on Information Resources Management, Ningbo, China.
- Ma, Z., Chong W.K., Qian, L., and Raddats C. (2017). Service Offshoring in Manufacturer’ Upstream Networks, QUIS symposium, Porto, Portugal.
- Zhang J. H., Chong W.K, Liu O., and Man K.L (2017). Improving Video Recommendation Systems from Implicit Feedback in the E-marketing Environment. The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2017, Hong Kong, China-PRC.
- Chong, W.K. & Bian, D. (2015). E-marketing Services Derived from B2B e-marketplace. QUIS symposium, Shanghai, China-PRC.
- Kim, E., Rho, S., Man, K.L., & Chong, W.K. (2015). TiMers: Time-based Music Recommendation System based on Social Network Services Analysis. The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2015, Hong Kong, China-PRC.
- Ma, Z., Raddats, C., Chong, W., & Qian, L. (2015). Successful Service Offshoring for Manufacturing Companies. QUIS symposium, Shanghai, China-PRC.
- Sun, Y., Chong, W., & Man, K. (2014). Modelling Customer Loyalty in China's Smartphone Market Using Effective Factors. 2015 International Conference on Platform Technology and Service, Jeju, Korea, China-PRC.
- Sun, Y., Chong, W., Man, K., & Rho, S. (2014). Key factors affecting user experience of mobile recommendation system. The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2015, Hong Kong, China-PRC.
- Liang, H.N., Dai, X., Diniz, N., Chong, W.K., & Fleming, C. (2014). Media Façades in the Wild: Some Lessons. International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and Technology, Toronto, Canada.
Published Teaching Cases & Teaching Notes
- Agarwal, R., Khan, Z.N., Chong, W.K., Pismennaya, I., and Shah, R. (2022). 2Stallions Digital - Decoding Marketing Strategies for Southeast Asia SMEs. The Case Centre, UK.
- Dhawan, A.K., Aggarwal, A., Wani, K., Chong. W.K., Pismennaya, I., & Srivastava, S. (2021) Optimize Your Route Algorithms with Accuracy and Celerity with Elasticroute. The Case Centre. UK
- Adak, A., Palak, A., Chong, W.K., Grandhi, B., Pismennaya, I., & Srivastava, S. (2020) Market Entry Analysis for IT Services Outsourcing Enterprises: A Case of Thailand and Vietnam Markets. The Case Centre. UK
- Chong, W.K., & Touchstone, E. (2018) Uber’s Entry into China: 0 to 15% Market Share in 2 Years or Relationships! Relationships! Relationships! The Case Centre. UK
- Ma, Z., Chong, W.K., & Milner, B. (2015). Chongqing New Oriental School's Product Innovations. The Case Centre. UK
- Chong, W.K., Janita, I., & Bian, D. (2015). Iboya Packaging Co Ltd and the B2B e-marketplace. The Case Centre. UK
- Yin, T., Bian, D., & Chong, W.K. (2011). Alibaba: Vision and Value, Do They Really Matter? The Case Centre. UK
Memberships
- The Academy of Marketing
- The Academy of Marketing Science
Awards & recognition
- Best Paper Award, 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Online (2022)
- The President’s Faculty Excellence Awards 2020-21 - Professor of the Year – Research, SP Jain School of Global Management
- Best Paper Award, The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, Hong Kong (2017)
- Best Paper Award, The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, Hong Kong (2015)
- Dean's Award: Outstanding Contribution to the Development of International Business School Suzhou, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China (2015)
- Best Paper Award, International Conference of Engineers and Computer Scientists, Hong Kong, China (2011)
- Best Paper Award (sponsored by The Journal of Science and Technology Policy in China), International Conference on Advanced Management Perspectives in Asia, Suzhou, China (2010)
- Excellent Constructive Reviewer, the 13th International Business Information Management Conference, Marrakech, Morocco (2009)
- Information and Web Science Doctoral Workshop Travel Grant, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, UK (2009)
- Web Science 2.0 Doctoral Workshop Travel Grant, University of Robert Gordon, Aberdeen, Scotland (2007)
- Bolton Business School PhD Scholarship, The University of Bolton, UK (2007 – 2011)
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