Sha Liao
Lecturer, Operations and Logistics Division
Sha Liao is a Lecturer in the Operations and Logistics Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business, where she earned her PhD in Operations Research in 2015. Before joining Sauder full-time, she was an Associate Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley. Her research focuses on stochastic processes, contract theory, statistical modeling, and supply chain management.
Sha teaches operations management, business analytics, statistics, and quantitative decision making across Sauder’s BCom, MM, MBAN, IMBA, and PMBA programs. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world applications, helping students develop the analytical skills and confidence to make informed business decisions.
Selected Publications
- Kang, Y., Liao, S., Jiang, C., & D’Alfonso, T. (2022). Synthetic control methods for policy analysis: Evaluating the effect of the European Emission Trading System on aviation supply. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 162, 236-252. Best Paper Award at the 2021 International Conference on Transport and Logistics (ICCTL)
- Liao, S. (2020). Coping with the Renewable Portfolio Standards: A utility’s perspective. Operations Research Letters, 48(4), 393-396.