Dr Kevin Lu
Reader
Eastern Gateway 104c
- Email: kevin.lu@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 265254
- Innovation and Sustainability
- Brunel Business School
- College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences
Summary
Dr. Lu's research primarily focuses on marketing and business analytics, including the development, evaluation, and practical application of various approaches. Recently, he has expanded his work to include digital business strategy development, leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) technology. His studies employ methods such as mathematical modeling, optimization, and innovative approach design. Dr. Lu has an extensive publication record, with over 30 research articles in leading journals, 3 book chapters, and more than 30 conference papers. His research has been supported by organizations such as SAMS, GCRF, Innovate UK, EPSRC, and the EU. Under Dr. Lu's supervision, ten PhD students have successfully completed their doctoral studies. Before joining academia, he worked in industry as a computer software engineer.
His research interests include:
- Marketing and business analytics
- Understanding business developement through data analysis
- Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Applications in Business
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics; PhD in Management; Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning In Higher Education.
Responsibility
Newest selected publications
Lü, K. (2024) 'Machines vs. Humans: The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Livestreaming E-commerce'. Journal of Business Research, 0 (accepted, in press). ISSN: 0148-2963
Yuan, H., Lü, K. and Ausaf, A. (2024) 'Constant or inconstant? The time-varying effect of danmaku on user engagement in online video platforms'. Internet Research, 0 (ahead of print). pp. 1 - 27. ISSN: 1066-2243 Open Access Link
Lü, K. (2024) 'Effect of Human Image in Advertisements on Consumers' Experiential Purchase Intentions'. Journal of Advertising, 0 (accepted, in press). ISSN: 0091-3367
Chen, C., Lü, K. and Zhang, D. (2024) 'The impact of self-construal on consumers’ intention to write reviews: A trait activation perspective'. Journal of Business Research, 178. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0148-2963 Open Access Link
Huang, T., Zhou, L., Lü, K., Wang, L., Chen, H. and Du, G. (2023) 'An Empirical Evaluation of Algorithms for Link Prediction'. Information Systems Frontiers: a journal of research and innovation, 0 (ahead of print). ISSN: 1387-3326