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• Social Marketing
• Consumer Ethics
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Denni Arli is an Associate Professor in Marketing and Discipline Lead at the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (TSBE), University of Tasmania. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Minnesota Duluth, USA, and Griffith University, Australia, demonstrating a strong international academic trajectory. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Marketing within the TSBE, where he contributes significantly to research, teaching, and leadership. His educational qualifications include a PhD in Marketing from the University of New South Wales, a Master of Arts in International Business from St. Mary's University of Minnesota, USA, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Petra Christian University, Indonesia. These diverse academic foundations underpin his multidisciplinary research approach. Denni Arli's research centers on critical social and ethical dimensions of consumer behavior. His principal areas of interest include Social Marketing , Consumer Ethics , Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) , Consumer Religiosity , and Marketing Technology . He investigates how values, beliefs, and societal issues influence marketing practices and consumer decisions, particularly in contexts involving sustainability, health, and digital innovation. His work often adopts a cross-cultural perspective, engaging with collaborators from Australia, the USA, New Zealand, India, and Indonesia. His recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a consistent and impactful research agenda focused on ethical consumerism, digital marketing ethics, sustainability, and the role of religiosity in shaping consumer attitudes. Topics range from cultured meat acceptance and green marketing orientation to eWOM in tourism and privacy concerns in online advertising. These works are published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics , European Journal of Marketing , and Marketing Intelligence and Planning , indicating high scholarly impact and thematic coherence. Associate Editor , Marketing Intelligence and Planning (since June 2023) Editorial Review Board Member , Journal of Business Ethics, Springer (since February 2023) Denni Arli is actively involved in research supervision and grant acquisition. He currently supervises doctoral research on sustainable rural markets, cultured meat acceptance, and entrepreneurial intention among youth. He has successfully secured competitive external funding, including an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Grant and grants from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, supporting projects on social marketing interventions in Australia and Indonesia. These projects address pressing societal challenges such as alcohol use, obesity, tourism recovery, and sustainability education. He leads and participates in funded research initiatives, including a consultancy for the Tasmanian Greens on greyhound racing industry transition and a DFAT-funded project to equip Indonesian teachers with sustainability education tools. These engagements highlight his commitment to applying academic research to real-world policy and community outcomes.

• Customer Experience Management
• Services Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
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Professor Jamie Carlson is a Professor of Marketing and Deputy Head of School - Research at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle. His expertise lies at the intersection of marketing, consumer behavior, and technology, with a focus on how organizations can better engage customers in increasingly digital environments. He has held significant leadership roles including Assistant Dean Research and Engagement (2018-2020) and Head of Marketing Discipline (2017-2018). Professor Carlson's educational background includes: PhD (Management) from the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Business (Honours) from the University of Newcastle Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle Professor Carlson's research program focuses on customer experience management, particularly at the customer-technology interface. His work spans three core areas: understanding customer engagement with physical and virtual channels, examining service design and consumer behavior in service industries, and investigating consumer adoption of e-health services. He emphasizes how consumers actively shape their consumption journeys, seeking both individualized and communal brand experiences across touchpoints, and how technology both creates value and presents challenges for consumer well-being. An analysis of Professor Carlson's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on digital transformation in marketing, with particular focus on omnichannel retailing, metaverse applications, social media engagement, and the psychological aspects of consumer behavior in digital environments. His work demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting marketing with information systems, psychology, and healthcare domains to address complex consumer behavior questions in our technology-driven world. Professor Carlson has received numerous prestigious awards for his scholarly contributions: 2025 Jay Lindquist Best Conference Paper Award at the Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress 2023 Best paper in Digital and Social Media Marketing Track at Academy of Marketing Multiple Top Cited/Downloaded Article recognitions from International Journal of Information Management (2022) 2022 Best paper award in the Australasian Marketing Journal Multiple best paper awards at Academy of Marketing conferences (2014-2017) 2010 Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning As a principal supervisor for PhD, DBA, and Honours students, Professor Carlson has mentored numerous successful researchers who have gone on to academic positions at institutions worldwide including Maastricht University (Netherlands), Dortmund University (Germany), Macquarie University, UTS, and the University of Adelaide. His students have received faculty medals, best paper awards, and the prestigious Arizona State University Center for Service Leadership Research Scholarship. His supervision focuses on customer engagement in digital media, service experience management, relationship quality, emotional appeals in advertising, and drivers of group travel behavior. Professor Carlson's research is conducted through multinational and interdisciplinary collaborations aligned with the Australian government's 'Growth Through Innovation' agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His work connects marketing with information systems, psychology, and healthcare to develop frameworks for understanding e-service quality, online flow experiences, customer engagement, and value creation in digital environments.

Isabella SosciaView profile

Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumption Emotions
• Marketing Strategies
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Dr. Isabella Soscia is a Full Professor of Marketing at SKEMA Business School in France. She holds a Ph.D. in Management from Università Bocconi, Italy, and completed a visiting scholar program at the University of Michigan. Her expertise spans consumer behavior, consumption emotions, survey methodologies, and experimental research. She has held academic roles at SKEMA since 2022 and contributed to research centers like Marketing Interactions and Innovation. Key research themes include guilt-decreasing marketing appeals, green consumption, and technology adoption. Education includes an HDR (Habilitation to Supervise Research) from Université de Lille (2023), a Ph.D. from Bocconi University (2003), and extensive postdoctoral research. She has supervised doctoral theses, including at Luiss Guido Carli University (2022). Her work bridges theoretical insights and practical applications, addressing topics like corporate social responsibility, cross-cultural marketing, and health communication. Her articles explore consumer emotions in contexts such as climate change, luxury tourism, and mobility services. Notable contributions include studies on vicarious pride in gift exchanges and the efficacy of humor in HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns. She frequently presents at global conferences, emphasizing marketing ethics and behavioral economics. Professional activities include thesis jury memberships and peer-reviewed journal contributions across disciplines like hospitality, sustainability, and cultural policy. Her research often intersects with policy-making, particularly in promoting sustainable practices and audience engagement strategies.

• Drug Delivery
• Nanotechnology
• Targeted Therapeutics
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Silvia Muro is a Group Leader and ICREA Research Professor at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC), affiliated with the University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on developing advanced drug delivery systems using nanotechnology to overcome biological barriers and improve therapeutic outcomes. She leads the Targeted Therapeutics and Nanodevices research group, which investigates how to precisely deliver therapeutic agents to specific disease sites within the body. Dr. Muro's laboratory specializes in understanding the biological mechanisms that regulate cellular transport of therapeutic agents. Her team has pioneered approaches to control biological events beyond receptor binding, enabling precise drug delivery through modulation of nanocarrier properties. The research focuses on three main areas: Biologically-Controlled Transport of Drug Carriers - studying how size, shape, targeting valency, receptor epitopes, and signaling molecules affect transport Transport Across Physiological Barriers - particularly the blood-brain barrier and epithelial barriers for neurological and gastrointestinal drug delivery Treatment of Lysosomal Disorders - applying nanotechnology to enzyme replacement therapy for diseases like Niemann-Pick, Fabry, and Gaucher Analysis of Dr. Muro's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on ICAM-1 targeted nanocarriers for overcoming biological barriers. Her work demonstrates how nanocarrier properties can be engineered to control transport kinetics and destinations. A significant portion of her research addresses neurological disease treatment and lysosomal storage disorders through innovative DNA-built nanocarriers that enable cellular uptake and endosomal escape. While specific awards aren't detailed in available information, Dr. Muro's position as an ICREA Research Professor represents a prestigious recognition of research excellence in Catalonia. Her publications in high-impact journals demonstrate significant research funding and international collaborations. Dr. Muro leads an active research laboratory investigating drug delivery challenges for neurological diseases and genetic disorders. Current projects include developing nanocarriers that cross the blood-brain barrier and designing systems for enzyme replacement therapy in lysosomal storage disorders, with considerable translational potential for treating conditions that currently lack effective therapies.

Joel GelmanView profile

Clinical Professor

• Urology
• Male Reconstructive Surgery
• Urethral Stricture Disease
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Dr. Joel Gelman is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology at UCI Medical Center, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. Dr. Gelman is a world-renowned expert specializing in male urethral and penile-genital reconstructive surgery with over 1,400 reconstructive procedures performed throughout his career. Dr. Gelman's educational background includes undergraduate studies at Indiana University, medical school at the Medical College of Ohio, residency training at Indiana University and UCLA, and fellowship training in reconstructive surgery at the Devine Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to joining UCI, he served on the faculty at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and Ohio State University. Dr. Gelman's research focuses on advanced urological reconstructive techniques, with particular expertise in urethral stricture disease, Peyronie's disease, hypospadias repair, and erectile dysfunction including penile implant surgery. His clinical practice is exclusively dedicated to male urethral and genital reconstructive procedures, making him one of the most specialized surgeons in this field. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to the advancement of reconstructive urological techniques, with particular emphasis on improving surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Dr. Gelman is a Diplomat of the American Board of Urology and has served on the Board of Directors of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons. His editorial contributions to major urological journals reflect his standing as a thought leader in the field of reconstructive urology. As Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology, Dr. Gelman leads a specialized clinical program focused on complex male genitourinary reconstruction. His work has established the center as a referral destination for challenging reconstructive cases, attracting patients from across the country seeking his expertise in procedures that few surgeons perform with similar frequency and success.

• Digital Marketing
• Consumer Psychology
• Tourism in Asia-Pacific
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Dr. Wei Shao is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Tourism and Marketing at Griffith University, affiliated with the Griffith Asia Institute and Griffith Agribusiness. She holds a PhD in Marketing from Griffith University (2007) and a Bachelor of Business from Tianjin Foreign Studies University (1997). Her research bridges traditional marketing with emerging technologies like VR retailing and AI-enabled consumer engagement, focusing on digital marketing strategies, cross-cultural communication, and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. She has secured grants totaling over $45,000, including projects on women’s empowerment in tourism and consumer choice behavior. Education: PhD in Marketing, Griffith University, 2007 Bachelor of Business, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, 1997 Research Interests: Dr. Shao explores technology-driven marketing innovations, including VR retail environments, AI applications in customer service, and the role of memes and social media in brand-building. Her work emphasizes inclusive marketing practices, intercultural dialogue, and leveraging digital media to amplify marginalized voices. Grants & Projects: "Empowering Sulawesi Women in Tourism: Innovation and Sustainable Business" ($35,000, 2025–2026) "Fun or Function: The Impact of Affect and Cognition on Consumer Choice" ($10,514, 2008–2010) Advising: Dr. Shao supervises doctoral research on topics including NFT marketing, AI chatbots in service recovery, and authentic brand experiences on social media. She has guided over 11 PhD candidates since 2009. Labs & Groups: Member of the Griffith Asia Institute and Griffith Institute for Tourism, focusing on collaborative research initiatives strengthening industry-academia ties in the Asia-Pacific region.

Elisabeth KastenholzView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Tourism
• Rural Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
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Elisabeth Kastenholz is an Associate Professor at the University of Aveiro's Department of Economics, Management, Industrial Engineering and Tourism since 1994. She coordinates the Tourism and Development Research Line at GOVCOPP research unit and oversees international mobility initiatives for DEGEIT. PhD in Tourism Studies (University of Aveiro, 2002) MBA (Oporto Business School, 1997) Licenciatura in Tourism Management (1993) Her research focuses on sustainability-enhancing destination marketing, co-creative tourism experiences, and rural development. She explores wine tourism, food tourism, and innovative methodologies like eyetracking and geographic mapping, with over 500 publications and 3700 SCOPUS citations. Recent projects include the TWINE initiative for sustainable rural tourism and Erasmus+ collaborations in cultural heritage management. She supervises numerous master's and doctoral students while serving on editorial boards for leading tourism journals like Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Zeitschrift für Tourismuswissenschaft .

Adriana Fumi Chim-MikiView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Coopetition Strategies
• Competitiveness
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Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki is a permanent Professor in the Graduate Program in Management and an Adjunct Professor in the Undergraduate Program in Management at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG), Brazil. She also holds a postdoctoral researcher position at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, and is a Collaborate Professor at the University of San Buenaventura de Cali, Colombia. She coordinates the Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq-registered) and is a Full Member of the GOVCOPP Research Unit at Aveiro University. Her work focuses on tourism, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, and social value creation, supported by grants from CNPq and CAPES. Education: PhD in Tourism, Economics, and Management – University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain Master's in Geography (Regional Development) – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Postgraduate in Environmental Management at Municipalities – Brazil Bachelor's in Management – Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil Research Interests: Tourism management, coopetition strategies, competitiveness, destination image, social management, strategic management, interorganizational networks, and entrepreneurship. Her recent work emphasizes social value creation through tourism coopetition and sustainable practices. Awards: Researcher Productivity Grant from CNPq (Brazil) Grants & Funding: Supported by CAPES Foundation (Brazil), Ministry of Education (Brazil), and CNPq. Labs/Groups: Coordinator of Coopetition Network Lab (CNPq), Full Member of GOVCOPP (University of Aveiro).

Andrea LucarelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Place Branding
• Marketing Theory
• Consumer Culture
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Andrea Lucarelli is an Associate Professor in Marketing at Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University. He is affiliated with the Department of Business Administration and is part of the Research Group for Consumer Culture Theory. Previously, he held positions as Post-doctoral Fellow and Assistant Professor at Lund University's School of Management and Assistant Professor in Tourism at Dalarna University. He has also been a visiting scholar at the University of Melbourne and Royal Holloway University. PhD in Marketing from Stockholm Business School (2016) Thesis: 'The political dimension of place branding' Recipient of Jan Wallanders and Tom Hedelius Postdoctoral Fellowship Affiliated Researcher at the Center for Sport and Business at Stockholm School of Economics Lucarelli's research primarily focuses on place branding (cities, regions, and nations), with additional interests in the geographical and historical dimensions of consumption, advertising and marketing; cultural and political aspects of branding in public-private sectors; and the role of digital technology in sport and tourism markets. He employs qualitative methodologies and socio-cultural and political theories to explore these areas. His work often examines the relationship between spatial planning and place branding, as well as the political dimensions of brand governance. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the political and social dimensions of place branding, with increasing focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and the role of digital platforms in shaping brand narratives. His work bridges theoretical marketing concepts with practical applications in urban development and policy-making, particularly evident in his studies of Nordic place branding approaches and their global relevance. Recipient of Jan Wallanders and Tom Hedelius Postdoctoral Fellowship Lucarelli has developed innovative teaching methods including a pedagogical role game called 'brandopoly' and has extensive experience teaching across various marketing subjects including Public Sector Marketing, Political Marketing, Marketing Theory, Advertising Strategies, Tourism and Hospitality, and Sustainability in Destination (MBA), as well as methodology courses. His research has been published in high-impact journals and he has collaborated with numerous international scholars across Europe. He is an active member of the Research Group for Consumer Culture Theory, which focuses on consumer culture as an interconnected system of commercially produced objects, images, and texts used by market actors to construct practices, identities, and meanings.

Juho PesonenView profile

Professor

• Tourism Business
• Digital Transformation in Tourism
• Destination Marketing
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Juho Pesonen is a Professor at the Centre for Tourism Studies in the University of Eastern Finland’s Business School. His research focuses on the intersection of information and communication technologies (ICT) with tourism business , including digital destination marketing , tourist behavior , and peer-to-peer accommodation . He has led projects such as Metaverse meets the Experience Industry and High-skilled Internationals: Bottom-up Insights into Policy Innovation . Research Interests : Digital transformation, sustainable tourism, rural tourism, consumer behavior, and ICT applications. Editorial Roles : Co-editor-in-chief of Finnish Journal of Tourism Research , associate editor for Journal of Information Technology and Tourism , and vice-president of the International Federation for Information Technology in Travel & Tourism . Recent Projects : HIWE (2023–2025), New Solutions for Sustainable Tourism Business (2025–2026). Publications highlight trends in destination image analysis , virtual tourism , and peer-to-peer accommodation . His work bridges academic research with industry applications , emphasizing data-driven strategies and digital innovation.

Vasco Ribeiro SantosView profile

Researcher

• Tourism Management
• Marketing
• Sustainability
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Vasco Ribeiro Santos serves as a Full Researcher at ISLA - Higher Institute of Management and Administration of Santarém, Portugal, affiliated with the Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CIS) research group. His scholarly profile is indexed in major academic databases including SCOPUS and Web of Science, reflecting active contributions to tourism and business management literature. Dr. Santos' research centers on tourism management , with specialized expertise in wine tourism , luxury branding , and sustainable practices . He investigates the transformative impact of digital technologies —including IoT, geospatial analysis, and AI—on consumer behavior and destination marketing. His work extends to employer branding , talent management , and innovation within hospitality sectors, consistently applying Portuguese case studies to global theoretical frameworks. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in sustainable tourism innovation and digital transformation . Key themes include metaverse applications in luxury branding, influencer marketing dynamics on social media, and geospatial approaches to urban resilience. These studies demonstrate methodological diversity—from systematic literature reviews to empirical case studies—while maintaining focus on Southern European tourism contexts. He actively contributes to the DSS-Lab (Decision Support Systems Laboratory) , developing analytical dashboards and policy tools for tourism management. His work within the CIS research group drives interdisciplinary investigations into competitiveness and innovation, particularly examining how sustainability initiatives intersect with economic development in regional tourism ecosystems.

• Regenerative Business
• Planetary Health
• Societal & Quality of Life Marketing
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David Webb is an Associate Professor at the UWA Business School, University of Western Australia. He holds roles such as Convenor of the UWA Modern Slavery Research Cluster (2021–2023) and Co-Founder of the UWA FABLE Modern Slavery Research Cluster. His expertise spans regenerative business, planetary health, and quality of life (QOL) research. He has held international academic and industry positions, including roles in Germany, the Far East, the US, and South Africa. Education: PhD in Expectation Psychology (University of Wales, 1995). Research interests include regenerative business frameworks, self-determination theory applications, sustainable consumption, and modern slavery mitigation strategies. His work bridges marketing and societal well-being, with a focus on policy implications for organizations. Collaborations include international partners like the University of Leeds and Sheffield University. Notable awards include the Distinguished Research Fellow title from ISQOLS (2010) and the 2015 JPPM/Kinnear Award. His advisory work addresses modern slavery compliance under Australia’s 2019 Modern Slavery Act. Grants include the ARC Linkage award (2010) for energy-saving behavior research. He supervises PhD candidates like Juanyi Liu, focusing on agritourism strategies. Labs/Teams: Leads the UWA Modern Slavery Research Clusters and collaborates with global networks on regenerative business and ethics.

Jan Louise JonesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Tourism Development
• Hospitality Management
• Event Management
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Jan Louise Jones, Ph.D., is a Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer in the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at the University of New Haven's Pompea College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Recreation and Leisure Management from the University of Connecticut and dual master's and bachelor's degrees in Sociology/International Studies from Acadia University, Canada. Her expertise spans sustainable tourism development , hospitality management, and international travel industry challenges. Dr. Jones has conducted research and served on scientific committees across 14 countries. Her publications focus on voluntourism , destination branding, and collaborative tourism strategies. She actively contributes to media discussions on post-pandemic travel trends, sustainability in hospitality, and economic impacts on the tourism sector. 2014 : Book review on voluntourism in the Global South 2014 : Analysis of Kingston's tourism branding As a program coordinator, she leads student initiatives like the Connecticut Taste-Train project in collaboration with state tourism offices. Her media appearances highlight her role in shaping public discourse on modern tourism challenges.

NESLİHAN AYBİKE HÖKELEKLİView profile

Lecturer

• Tourism
• Gastronomy and Culinary Arts
• Social Sciences
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NESLİHAN AYBİKE HÖKELEKLİ is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University's School of Foreign Languages, where she has served since 2009. Her academic profile uniquely bridges foreign language education with advanced gastronomy research, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to tourism and culinary studies. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University (2020-2024) Master's in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts from Gaziantep University (2013-2019) Bachelor's in English Teaching from Anadolu University (2003-2007) Dr. Hokelekli's research focuses on the intersection of tourism, gastronomy, and social sciences, with particular emphasis on Turkish culinary traditions and their contemporary applications. Her work explores food tourism dynamics, molecular gastronomy, digitalization in food culture, destination marketing, and accessibility in hospitality settings. She employs diverse research methodologies to examine consumer behavior patterns, food waste phenomena, and social media's influence on dining cultures. Her publication record reveals a strong regional focus on Gaziantep's culinary heritage while addressing broader themes in sustainable tourism development. Recent works increasingly examine digital dimensions of gastronomy, including social media's impact and video game representations of food culture, demonstrating her adaptability to emerging research trends in the field.

• Services Marketing
• Customer Emotion and Satisfaction
• Frontline Employee Wellbeing
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Dr. Jiraporn Surachartkumtonkun is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Tourism and Marketing at Griffith University. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of New South Wales and has academic affiliations with the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing and Griffith Asia Institute. Her research focuses on services marketing, frontline employee wellbeing, cross-cultural studies, and consumer behavior in digital contexts. She has published in top journals like the Journal of Retailing and European Journal of Marketing , and serves on the editorial board of the Australasian Marketing Journal . Education: PhD in Marketing, University of New South Wales (Australia) Master of Marketing, Thammasat University (Thailand) Bachelor of Economics, Thammasat University (Thailand) Research Interests: Combines empirical and theoretical approaches to study customer emotions, service recovery, employee diversity, and digital marketing strategies. Recent work explores AI’s impact on workplaces and consumer engagement via TikTok and social media. Teaching: Specializes in Services Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Consumer Psychology. Holds fellowship in UK Higher Education Academy (2022). Grants & Impact: Recipient of a $15,000 Queensland grant to develop growth mindset programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Leading a $100,000 project on gamified career exploration for culturally diverse female students. Collaborated on a UNDP data project analyzing regional education strategies. Awards: 2022 Best Reviewer Award - Australasian Marketing Journal UK HEA Fellowship (2022)