Essays on blood supply management

Abstract

To my supervisor Prof Geo↵rey Chua: Since the beginning of my candidature, he has been showing me the ropes on how to be an academic and a scholar. This work would not have been possible without his guidance and wisdom. I am lucky to have him as my mentor.To my co-supervisor Prof Xiang Liming: Despite some roadblocks we encountered while conducting research, she has been accommodating by o↵ering her insight into alternatives that can be done.