Zhifang Wu

Dr Zhifang Wu

Senior Lecturer

School of Management

College of Business and Law

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD as Principal Supervisor - email supervisor to discuss availability.

Dr Zhifang Wu is a Senior Lecturer in UniSA Business. She is also the Primary Course Coordinator for business internship courses in UniSA Business. She coordinates placement courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate business students. Her main responsibilities include providing students a work integrated learning experience that enables them to apply the skills and knowledge gained from their study in a real workplace, and running the internship program smoothly.
Zhifang has a PhD in Business & Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. She has broad research interests in behavioural microeconomics and water resources governance and management. She is currently developing more interests in labour market, with special attention to employability skills and career development of graduate workforce. She believes that a practical application of what students have learnt in their courses ensure they will graduate prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.

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2026 Fu, H., Hao, Y., Wu, Z., Xu, H., & Zuo, J. (2026). Human-centered collaborative design in green buildings: A comprehensive review of neurotechnology integration. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 231, 116772.
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2026 Ren, J., Wang, Y., Shi, X., Bai, H., & Wu, Z. (2026). Intra-Provincial Buzz vs. Inter-Provincial Pipeline: Unveiling the Effects of Different Innovation Cooperation Patterns on Urban Economic Resilience in China. Systems, 14(1), 51.
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2026 Jaffary, Z., Zhang, Y., Wu, Z., Wang, K., Fu, X., & Cai, Y. (2026). Hydrogen-powered aviation: What do we know and where do we go?. Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice, 211, 105067.
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2026 Nie, L., Wang, X., Wu, Z., He, B., Wei, Y., & Yue, X. (2026). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Agricultural Carbon Sinks and Net Carbon Sinks in the Yellow River Basin: Evidence from Panel Data from 97 Chinese Cities. Agriculture Switzerland, 16(11), 29 pages.
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2026 Sun, Q., Li, X., Zhang, Y., & Wu, Z. (2026). Molar-incisor malformation (MIM): a case report with a comprehensive review of the literature. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, 50(4), 223-232.
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2025 Fu, H., Li, Y., Wu, Z., Tan, Y., He, W., & Zuo, J. (2025). Immunization effect of inoculation messages: interventions against consensus and misinformation to improve public acceptance of recycled water. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12(1), 1-16.
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2025 Nie, L., Wu, M., Wu, Z., Zhang, J., & Liu, X. (2025). Coupled coordination of the water-food-energy system in nine provinces of the yellow river basin: spatiotemporal characteristics and driving mechanisms. Water (Switzerland), 17(7, article no. 1040), 1-23.
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2025 Fu, H., Dong, B., Wu, Z., Hou, C., & Ren, Y. (2025). Effect of attribute information of recycled water on willingness to accept: evidence from an event-related potential (ERP) experiment. Water Resources Management, 39(13), 6931-6946.
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2025 Fu, H., Chai, Z., Hou, C., & Wu, Z. (2025). Influence mechanisms of post-decision dissonance on public acceptance of recycled water reuse: evidence from eye-tracking experiments. Water Policy, 27(10), 1104-1118.
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2025 Zhang, J., Shen, J., Wu, Z., & Nie, L. (2025). Pollution transfer or industrial upgrading: the impact of energy conservation and emission reduction fiscal policy on urban green total factor productivity in China. Sustainability Switzerland, 17(20, article no. 9352), 1-24.
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2025 Nie, L., Chen, P., Song, S., Wu, Z., & Zhang, J. (2025). Coupling and Coordinated Development Between Informal Environmental Regulation and the Efficiency of Government Environmental Protection Expenditure in China: Spatial–Temporal Difference and Driving Factors. Asian Pacific Economic Literature, 19 pages.
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2024 Guo, S., Wu, Z., & Keremane, G. (2024). Contextual and psychological factors in using recycled stormwater for residential purposes: a case study from Taiyuan, China. Water Science And Technology, 90(7), 1915-1930.
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2024 Nie, L., Bao, X., Song, S., & Wu, Z. (2024). The impact of the digital economy on total-factor carbon emission efficiency in the Yellow River Basin from the perspectives of mediating and moderating roles. Systems, 12(3, article no.99), 1-22.
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2023 Xue, Y., Fan, J., Wu, Z., & Xu, J. (2023). Measuring industrial green total factor productivity in the context of the "two-carbon" target: a case study of energy revolution reform pilot area, China. Energy Science & Engineering, 11(8), 2751-2762.
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2023 Ren, J., Bai, H., Zhong, S., & Wu, Z. (2023). Prediction of CO₂ emission peak and reduction potential of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei urban agglomeration. Journal of Cleaner Production, 425(138945), 1-13.
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2022 Guo, S., Wu, Z., & Wen, L. (2022). Urban residents' acceptance intention to use recycled stormwater-an examination of values, altruism, social and cultural norms, and perceived health risks. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(5), 1-16.
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2022 Fu, H., Niu, J., Wu, Z., Cheng, B., Guo, X., & Zuo, J. (2022). Exploration of public stereotypes of supply-and-demand characteristics of recycled water infrastructure - Evidence from an event-related potential experiment in Xi'an, China.. J Environ Manage, 322(116103), 11 pages.
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2022 Fu, H., Xue, P., Wu, Z., Zhu, H., Niu, J., Lai, Y., & Hou, C. (2022). Interplay of message frame and reference point on recycled water acceptance in green community: evidence from an eye-tracking experiment. Buildings, 12(6), 1-19.
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2022 Fu, H., Niu, J., Wu, Z., Xue, P., Sun, M., Zhu, H., & Cheng, B. (2022). Influencing factors of stereotypes on wastewater treatment plants- case study of 9 wastewater treatment plants in Xi'an, China. Environmental Management, 70(3), 536.
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2022 Zhang, J., Wang, Y., Xu, L., Wu, Z., & Tu, Y. (2022). Treatment of type III dens invaginatus in bilateral immature mandibular central incisors: a case report. BMC ORAL HEALTH, 22(1), 6 pages.
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2021 Wang, Z., Zhou, Z., Fan, J., Zhang, L., Zhang, Z., Wu, Z., . . . Fu, B. (2021). Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose as a film and hydrogel carrier for ACP nanoprecursors to deliver biomimetic mineralization (vol 19, 385, 2021). JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, 19(1), 1 page.
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2020 Wu, Z., Jiang, M., Liu, Z., Jamshaid, A., Ono, L. K., & Qi, Y. (2020). Highly Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells Enabled by Multiple Ligand Passivation. ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS, 10(10), 5 pages.
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2019 Shao, C., Jin, B., Mu, Z., Lu, H., Zhao, Y., Wu, Z., . . . Tang, R. (2019). Repair of tooth enamel by a biomimetic mineralization frontier ensuring epitaxial growth. SCIENCE ADVANCES, 5(8), 9 pages.
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2019 Shi, Y., Shen, D., Zheng, H., Wu, Z., Shao, C., Zhang, L., . . . Fu, B. (2019). Therapeutic Management of Demineralized Dentin Surfaces Using a Mineralizing Adhesive To Seal and Mineralize Dentin, Dentinal Tubules, and Odontoblast Processes. ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING, 5(10), 5481-5488.
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2019 Wang, M., Li, Y., Wu, Z., Li, J., & Wang, Z. (2019). Synthesis and Surface Activity of N-coco Propylene Bis-guanidine Hydrochloride. CHEMISTRYSELECT, 4(35), 10601-10608.
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2019 Wu, C., Ding, X., Wu, Z., & Feng, S. (2019). High repetition rate flat coherent optical frequency comb generation based on the normal dispersion tantalum pentoxide optical waveguide. OSA CONTINUUM, 2(9), 2704-2717.
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2019 Wu, Z., Zhou, H., He, J., Li, M., Ma, X., Xue, J., . . . Fan, X. (2019). G-triplex based molecular beacon with duplex-specific nuclease amplification for the specific detection of microRNA. ANALYST, 144(17), 5201-5206.
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2019 Wu, Z., Li, Y., Li, J., Wang, M., & Wang, Z. (2019). Study on the properties and self-assembly of fatty alcohol ether carboxylic ester anionic surfactant and cationic surfactant in a mixed system. NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, 43(31), 12494-12502.
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2019 Jiang, Y., Qiu, L., Juarez-Perez, E. J., Ono, L. K., Hu, Z., Liu, Z., . . . Qi, Y. (2019). Reduction of lead leakage from damaged lead halide perovskite solar modules using self-healing polymer-based encapsulation. NATURE ENERGY, 4(7), 585-593.
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2019 Wu, Z., Zheng, H., Ouyang, Y., Li, M., Zhang, L., Su, J., & Fu, B. (2019). Prime-and-rinse approach for improving the enamel micro-tensile bond strengths of self-etch adhesives. JOURNAL OF ADHESION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 33(8), 871-885.
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2017 Hong, D. P., Wu, Z., Ono, L. K., Manzhos, S., Feron, K., Motta, N., . . . Sonar, P. (2017). Low-Cost Alternative High-Performance Hole-Transport Material for Perovskite Solar Cells and Its Comparative Study with Conventional SPIRO-OMeTAD. ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, 3(8), 9 pages.
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2017 Wu, Z., Wang, X., Wang, Z., Shao, C., Jin, X., Zhang, L., . . . Fu, B. (2017). Self-Etch Adhesive as a Carrier for ACP Nanoprecursors to Deliver Biomimetic Remineralization. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 9(21), 17710-17717.
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2016 Wu, Z., Keremane, G., & McKay, J. (2016). Sustainable urban water management through the lens of community: a photostory exercise in metropolitan Adelaide. Australasian journal of environmental management, 23(2), 141-156.
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2016 Wu, Z., Qu, H., He, X., Fu, B., & Su, J. (2016). Congenital fibrous epulis associated with natal teeth. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE, 9(7), 14857-14861.
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2016 Ju, H., Zhang, F., Wu, Z., & Li, B. (2016). Improvement of perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Co/Ni multilayers by inserted Ta layer. INTEGRATED FERROELECTRICS, 171(1), 23-28.
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2014 Keremane, G., Wu, Z., & McKay, J. (2014). The emotional connection to urban water through the lens of the water customer: a photostory exercise in metropolitan Adelaide. Water: journal of the Australian Water Association, 41(6), 61-65.
2014 Keremane, G., Wu, Z., & McKay, J. (2014). Is organisational culture a barrier to implementing integrated urban water management in Adelaide?. Water: journal of the Australian Water Association, 41(8), 27-29.
2013 Wu, Z., Hemphill, E., McKay, J., & Keremane, G. (2013). Investigating psychological factors of behavioural intention of urban residents in South Australia to use treated stormwater for non-potable purposes. Journal of water reuse and desalination, 3(1), 16-25.
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2012 Wu, Z., McKay, J., & Keremane, G. (2012). Issues affecting community attitudes and intended behaviours in stormwater reuse : a case study of Salisbury, South Australia. Water, 4(4), 835-847.
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2012 Wu, Z., McKay, J. M., & Keremane, G. (2012). Governance of urban freshwater : some views of three urban communities in Australia. Water: journal of the Australian Water Association, 39(1), 88-92.
2012 Keremane, G., McKay, J. M., & Wu, Z. (2012). Sustainable water planning in Australia : a survey of attitudes of our sustainability water policy entrepreneurs. Water : journal of the Australian Water Association, 39(5), 62-65.
2011 Keremane, G., McKay, J., & Wu, Z. (2011). No stormwater in my tea cup : an internet survey of residents in three Australian cities. Water, 38(2), 118-124.
2010 Wu, Z., McKay, J., & Hemphill, E. (2010). Roles of levies for sustainable domestic water consumption. Water resources management, 25(3), 929-940.
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2008 Wu, Z., McKay, J. M., & Hemphill, E. A. (2008). Attitudes to the natural resources management levy in Adelaide. Water : journal of the Australian Water Association, 35(2), 154-156.
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2006 Pisaniello, J. D., Wu, Z., & McKay, J. M. (2006). Small dams safety issues : engineering/policy models and community responses from Australia. Water policy, 8(1), 81-95.
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Year Citation
2025 Wu, Z., Keremane, G., Guo, S., & Fu, H. (2025). Exploring the impact of place attachment on residents' preferences for implementing NbS in urban areas: a case of using stormwater recycled through MAR in Taiyuan, China. In R. Shaw (Ed.), Source details - Title: Nature-Based Solutions for Urban and Peri-Urban Areas: For Resilient and Sustainable Urbanization (pp. 253-272). Singapore: Springer Nature.
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2023 Deng, X., & Wu, Z. (2023). Impact of female-focused HRM practices on workplace outcomes in China. In X. Deng, K. Fraser, & J. Shen (Eds.), Source details - Title: Ageing in China What does it mean for the Job Market? (pp. 51-68). Singapore: Springer.
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2019 Wu, Z. (2019). Policy entrepreneurs and sustainable water resources management in Australia: some empirical findings. In A. Lindgreen (Ed.), Source details - Title: Sustainable entrepreneurship: discovering, creating and seizing opportunities for blended value generation (pp. 1-19). US: Routledge.
2017 Keremane, G., McKay, J., & Wu, Z. (2017). Urban water governance for the twenty-first century: a portfolio-based approach to planning and management. In K. Karar, & E. E (Eds.), Source details - Title: Freshwater governance for the 21st century (pp. 103-127). Switzerland: Springer.
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2017 Keremane, G., McKay, J., & Wu, Z. (2017). Urban Water Governance for the Twenty-First Century: A Portfolio-Based Approach to Planning and Management. In E. Karar (Ed.), Global Issues in Water Policy (Vol. 6, pp. 103-127). SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG.
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2016 Wu, Z., & Keremane, G. (2016). Governance of nonconventional water sources: South Australian urban community views on ownership, trust, and pricing. In S. Eslamain (Ed.), Source details - Title: Urban water reuse handbook (pp. 949-957). New York: CRC Press.
2015 Keremane, G., McKay, J., & Wu, Z. (2015). Public servants as sustainability policy entrepreneurs in Australia: the issues and outcomes. In P. Kyrö (Ed.), Source details - Title: Handbook of entrepreneurship and sustainable development research (pp. 155-176). United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
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2014 Wu, Z., McKay, J., & Keremane, G. (2014). Stormwater reuse for sustainable cities: the South Australian experience. In B. Maheshawari (Ed.), Source details - Title: The security of water, food, energy and liveability of cities (Vol. 71, pp. 137-150). US: Springer.
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2014 Keremane, G., McKay, J. M., & Wu, Z. (2014). Achieving ecologically sustainable development in multi-level water governance regimes: the case of the Murray-Darling Basin. In M. Kidd (Ed.), Source details - Title: Water and the law: towards sustainability (pp. 211-226). UK: Edward Elgar Publishing.
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2010 Wu, Z., & McKay, J. M. (2010). How the natural resources management levy should be calculated. In C. B. Daniels (Ed.), Source details - Title: Adelaide : water of a city. Adelaide: Wakefield Press.
2010 Wu, Z., & McKay, J. M. (2010). Community knowledge of natural resources management board. In C. B. Daniels (Ed.), Source details - Title: Adelaide : water of a city. Adelaide: Wakefield Press.
2010 Wu, Z., & McKay, J. M. (2010). Changing water consumption behaviour. In C. B. Daniels (Ed.), Source details - Title: Adelaide : water of a city. Adelaide: Wakefield Press.
2010 Wu, Z., & McKay, J. (2010). Community knowledge of NRM board', 'How the NRM levy should be calculated-levy payers say', and 'What would encourage people change their water consumption behaviour?'. In C. Daniels, & C. J. Tait (Eds.), Source details - Title: George A. Romero, a cinema crepusculaire. Australia.
2008 Wu, Z., & McKay, J. M. (2008). A case study of Chinese and Australian participatory irrigation management schemes. In Source details - Title: International and comparative environmental law review (pp. 335-341). Shanghai: Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
  • Growing sustainable aviation fuel industries in combatting climate crises: opportunities for Australia and China, National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, 30/04/2024 - 06/04/2026
  • Culturally and linguistically Inclusive Placement Learning: Mentored Business Placements for International Students in Post-Covid Era, National Association of Field Experience Administrators Inc., 17/01/2024 - 31/12/2024

Courses I teach

  • BUSS 3010 Business Internship 30 Days (2024)
  • BUSS 3080 Business Practicum (2024)
  • BUSS 5396 Business Practicum G (2024)
  • BUSS 5431 Business Internship G (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2024 Principal Supervisor Work-integrated learning for international students: Prepare them for working life in the global job market Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mrs Jin Cui
2024 Co-Supervisor How to Prepare for New Energy Aviation; Perspective of Infrastructure and Skill Development Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Zahra Jaffary

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