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Dr Louis Wu MAvD, PhD

Lecturer in Aviation

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Aviation

My research involves the application of both qualitative and quantitative methodology to investigate and analyse the contemporary issues related to the air transport industry and the dynamics of air transport policy. I am also very interested in the relationship between aviation, tourism, and regional prosperity. 

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: 64 6 9518649
    Location: 1.16, Massey University Aviation Center
    Campus: Massey University Aviation Center

Qualifications

  • Master of Aviation, with Distinction - Massey University (2019)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2023)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

I have a strong interest in exploring the dynamics of the air transport industry, regional prosperity, and tourism sector in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly:

  • Air transport and regional development

  • Aviation subsidy and air transport infrastructure

  • Tourism activities and trends and its relationship with air transport

Research Opportunities

  • Any aviation related topics and supervision  (12/06/2023) Work with the undergraduate and postgraduate aviation students who keen to undertake the projects relating to aviation management and tourism.

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Air Transportation and Freight Services (150701): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000):
Econometrics (140300): Economics (140000): Panel Data Analysis (140304): Time-Series Analysis (140305):
Tourism (150600): Tourism Management (150603): Tourist Behaviour and Visitor Experience (150606): Transportation and Freight Services (150700)

Research Outputs

Journal

Wongyai, PH., Thanh, N., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., & Nguyen, T-H. (2024). Self-Service Technology in Aviation: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of the Air Transport Research Society.
[Journal article]Authored by: Wu, H.
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Wu, H., Lin, YH., Ngo, T., & Hong Tsui, KW. (2024). Aviation subsidy policy and regional wellbeing: Important indicators from relevant stakeholders’ perspectives. Case Studies on Transport Policy. 16
[Journal article]Authored by: Ngo, D., Wu, H.
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Su, J., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Fu, X., & Lei, Z. (2023). Aviation resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of the European aviation market. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 177
[Journal article]Authored by: Wu, H.
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Lin, YH., Wu, H., He, H., & Tsui, KWH. (2023). Changes in perceptions of airport services’ attributes: An assessment of the impacts of COVID-19. Transport Policy. 141, 116-128
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Wu, H., Hong Tsui, KW., Ngo, T., & Lin, YH. (2023). Airport subsidies impact on wellbeing of smaller regions: A systemic examination in New Zealand. Transport Policy. 130, 26-36
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Tsui, KWH., Fu, X., Chen, T., Lei, Z., & Wu, H. (2021). Analyzing Hong Kong's inbound tourism: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. IATSS Research. 45(4), 440-450
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Chow, CKW., Tsui, WHK., & Wu, H. (2021). Airport subsidies and domestic inbound tourism in China. Annals of Tourism Research. 90
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Wu, H., Hong Tsui, KW., Ngo, T., & Lin, YH. (2020). Impacts of aviation subsidies on regional wellbeing: Systematic review, meta-analysis and future research directions. Transport Policy. 99, 215-239
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Wu, H., & Tsui, KWH. (2020). Does a reward program affect customers’ behavioural intention of visiting the airport? A case study of Singapore Changi Airport. Journal of Air Transport Management. 82
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Book

Tsui, KWH., & Wu, H. (2022). Impacts of air transport subsidies on landlocked developing countries’ connectivity under the “One Belt One Road” initiative. In Market Development and Policy for One Belt One Road. (pp. 99 - 123).
[Chapter]Authored by: Wu, H.
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Conference

He, H., Wu, H., Tsui, KWH., Fu, X., & Wang, B. (2023, November). Spatiotemporal evolution of air cargo networks and its impact on economic development: An analysis of China’s domestic market before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented at The 8th global research network - Belt and Road Initiative conference
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wu, H.
Wu, H., Tsui, K., Ngo, T., & Lin, Y-H.Do subsidised air transport activities lead to changes in regional wellbeing? Regional studies of New Zealand and Taiwan.. . Sydney
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Wu, H.
Wu, H., Tsui, K., Ngo, T., & Lin, Y-H. (2019, December). Air transport subsidies in regional development: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis.. Presented at Transport Knowledge Conference 2019. Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Wu, H.
Tsui, WHK., Ngo, T., Lin, YH., & Wu, H.Do government subsidies for air transport work? Improve regional tourism and economic wellbeing.. . Amsterdam
[Conference Paper]Authored by: Wu, H.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English, Mandarin
    Last used: Present
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Cantonese
    Last used: Present
    Spoken ability: Average
    Written ability: Needs work

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

190721 Design and Management of Airports

190308 Airport Operational Management

190318 Air Transport Economics

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 2 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Sumeet Anwar - Doctor of Philosophy
    Analyses of Government Intervention on the Performance of Flag Carriers among the Middle East and the Developing Asian Countries
  • Ho Wongyai - Doctor of Philosophy
    Implementing Self-Service Technology in Thai Aviation Towards Sustainability

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