Xiaoyu Xia

About Me

I am currently a Master's student in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management at Nanjing University, working under the mentorship of Prof. Shuping Cheng. Our research topics include complex systems management and enterprise management. In addition, our work also includes undertaking enterprise consulting work, and how to achieve long-term development of enterprises through effective management consulting means. At the same time, we are also actively exploring the deep expansion of artificial intelligence in economics, management and teaching.

My future research focuses on applying complex systems thinking to construction project management and exploring how AI-driven solutions can enhance sustainability in engineering. Through enterprise consulting projects—such as optimizing performance systems for State Grid Jiangsu and managing large infrastructure studies like the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor—I’ve developed hands-on experience in bridging management theory with on-site implementation. My work also involves integrating AI tools into educational platforms for engineering economics, demonstrating how technology can transform learning and project evaluation practices.

My methodological toolkit encompasses a range of techniques, including surveys and meta-analysis. I am proficient in using software such as R, JASP, SPSS for data analysis. In terms of analytical methods, I am well-versed in fundamental statistical techniques such as regression, as well as advanced methods including structural equation modeling (SEM), machine learning, and meta-analysis. I have enrolled in JPMORGAN ’s Quantitative Research Job Simulation for strengthening my expertise in data analysis and causal inference.

Research Interests

• Focused on using psychological frameworks (informed by my meta-analysis work on social connectedness and job performance) to design interventions that improve worker safety awareness. This includes studying how team communication patterns and motivational factors influence risk behavior, and developing training programs to integrate cognitive-behavioral strategies into construction site protocols.
• Exploring how complex systems management theories can inform energy-efficient retrofitting of existing buildings and sustainable supply chain models for construction materials. My experience in enterprise consulting (e.g., policy systematization for State Grid) translates to analyzing how organizational structures and technical innovations can co-evolve to balance economic efficiency with ecological goals.
• Applying machine learning and data visualization techniques (developed through my educational technology projects) to optimize project scheduling and resource allocation. This includes leveraging big data from construction sites to predict delays, model cost-impact scenarios, and integrate BIM (Building Information Modeling) tools with management consulting strategies for real-time project governance.

Awards

• [December. 2024] Outstanding Postgraduate of Nanjing Univerisity

Publications

Selected Conference Presentations

Program experiences

• [Interactive Textbook of Engineering Economics(No.14731265)] This project implements a comprehensive e-textbook architecture(Interactive Project Economic Evaluation) that focuses on providing interactive learning of engineering economics, enabling learners to validate engineering economics principles and calculations in real time. I was responsible for the development of the interactive calculation tools and also integrated an intelligent online dialogue system to support users in answering difficult questions and enhancing learning interactivity through an embedded dialogue assistant. In addition, I was responsible for the entire development process of the website, from the domain name to the server, up to the live deployment, ensuring high performance and user-friendliness. This project demonstrates my awareness of new technologies, technical expertise and innovative applications in the field of educational technology.
• [Management Consultancy for State Grid Jiangsu Xinghua Co.] I participated in designing and implementing a comprehensive management system, assisting in optimizing the performance assessment mechanism (reward-based, quarterly evaluation) and systematization of policies. I was also involved in the quarterly evaluation of implementation and outcomes to ensure effective policy execution. Additionally, I contributed to organizing several management lectures covering topics like administrative management and human resources, aimed at enhancing knowledge dissemination and professional skills of the team, significantly improving the company’s management level and team professionalism. In addition, I have been responsible for a range of tasks including project bids, system submissions, and on-campus processes.
• [Study on Panoramic Dividend Analysis and Measurement Model of Major Infrastructure Projects] I collaborated with my mentor to complete the final project report. This involved synthesizing research findings and developing comprehensive evaluations on the economic and social impacts of major infrastructure projects.
• [Huawei's Complex Product System Management] I was involved in deriving insights from major engineering management practices. My work focused on reducing the complexity of managing major projects, extracting theories of complexity analysis and uncertainty decision-making specific to large-scale engineering. These theories provide critical references for analyzing and deciding timelines in complex product management, thereby optimizing decision-making efficiency and improving managerial effectiveness.
• [Shenzhen-Zhongshan Corridor (SZC), linking Hong Kong and China] I participated in the later stages, which involved site visits, interview surveys, and exploratory management studies. This work aimed to gather in-depth insights and assess various management practices relevant to the project’s ongoing operations and strategic planning.

Services

Volunteers

• Inaugural Conference and Academic Forum of the University Consortium for Constructing Complex Systems Management of China's Autonomous Knowledge System (Conference Volunteer)
• The First Academic Forum of the University Consortium for Constructing Complex Systems Management of China's Autonomous Knowledge System (Conference Volunteer)

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