Tingting Han

Data-oriented researcher with a PhD in Maritime Economics and a bachelor's degree in Information Management and Information Systems. Over five years of experience in quantitative analysis, cost modeling, and policy impact evaluation in logistics and transportation. Skilled in working with large datasets, applying econometric and statistical methods, and translating analytical findings into actionable insights for decision-makers. Actively seeking data science or data analytics roles in industry.

Postdoctoral Researcher at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2023-09 – Present)

• Lead data-driven research on cost analysis and decision-making in maritime and freight transportation, including collecting, cleaning, and integrating large-scale datasets from ports, shipping companies, and public sources using Stata.
• Apply econometric and statistical methods (e.g., panel data models, fixed effects, difference-in-differences, time series analysis) to evaluate the impact of online platforms, costs, and policy changes on shipping demand and port activity.
• Develop quantitative cost models and forecasting frameworks, create visualizations of key metrics and trends, and present analytical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions.

Research Assistant at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2019-03 – 2019-08)

• Supported research on dry ports and transportation networks by collecting multi-region data, performing data cleaning, descriptive analysis, and regression modeling.
• Contributed to analytical frameworks for evaluating dry port performance and competitiveness, and assisted in preparing materials for publications and presentations.

IT Auditor at Ruihua Certified Public Accountants (2017-07 – 2018-03)

• Evaluated clients' IT systems and internal controls, including data reliability, integrity, and security, by extracting and analyzing data from enterprise systems to identify anomalies and risks.
• Documented audit findings and recommended improvements to data governance, system controls, and business processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.

PhD in Maritime Economics – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2022)

Master in Western Economics – Shandong University (2017)

Bachelor in Information Management and Information Systems – University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (2014)