HASAN KILIÇ

Prof. Dr. Hasan Kılıç is the Rector of Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) and a senior academic in the Faculty of Tourism. He holds a PhD in Tourism Management from Dokuz Eylul University and advanced degrees in Business Administration from EMU and 9 Eylul University.

Education:

• PhD in Tourism Management, Dokuz Eylul University (1996–2000)
• MBA in Business Administration, Eastern Mediterranean University (1993–1995)
• BA in Business Administration, 9 Eylul University (1983–1987)

His research focuses on tourism and hospitality management, with strong emphasis on service quality, sustainable tourism, organizational behavior, and innovation in the tourism sector. He has supervised over 40 Master’s and PhD theses, reflecting a deep engagement with student research across diverse international contexts including North Cyprus, Turkey, Iran, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria.

The recent publication in IET Biometrics (2022) on e-learning during the pandemic highlights his interdisciplinary reach, bridging tourism education with digital learning technologies and biometric applications. His scholarly work consistently addresses contemporary challenges in tourism, including health tourism, green HRM, customer loyalty, and technological disruption.

Scientific Awards:

• EMU Publication Citation Award (2021)
• EMU Publication Citation Award (2020)

Prof. Kılıç has co-supervised several doctoral candidates and continues to mentor ongoing PhD research in areas such as hotel wellness, blockchain in aviation, and environmental impacts of tourism. While no specific grants are mentioned, his leadership as Rector suggests involvement in high-level institutional research strategy and funding initiatives.

He is actively involved in academic leadership and contributes significantly to the development of tourism education and research at EMU, though no specific lab or research team affiliations are detailed in the provided texts.