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• 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)

Fang LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Experience
• Branding
• Marketing Communications
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Fang Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the University of Western Australia’s UWA Business School. She holds a PhD in Marketing from the University of Western Australia, an MBA, and a BA. Her expertise spans consumer experience, branding, marketing communications, cross-cultural studies, and ESG issues. She has secured over $400,000 in research funding from the ARC, industry, and her university. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Western Australia (2005) MBA (Marketing & Finance), University of Western Australia (1999) BA (English Literacy and Linguistics), Sun Yat-Sen University (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Liu focuses on consumer experience and wellbeing, brand value creation, digital strategies, and international marketing. Her work bridges academic research with industry applications, particularly in tourism, agribusiness, and luxury products. Recent studies include labelling strategies for Australian honey exports and ecotourism in China. Key Achievements: Recipient of the 2022 Publication Award (Journal of Travel Research), multiple Emerald Awards (2018–2019), and teaching accolades like the 2023 Citation to Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Her research has been cited over 1,900 times, with an h-index of 19. Advising & Grants: Supervised over a dozen PhD and honors students. Current projects include CRC-funded honey bee product labelling and UWA grants on brand recovery strategies. Collaborates with industry partners like Google, Capilano/Wescobee, and WA Department of Primary Industries. Labs/Teams: Leads Program 4.2 in the Australian CRC for Honey Bee Products, focusing on global marketing strategies. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing agritourism and ESG competitiveness.

Carlos Manuel Martins Da CostaView profile

Professor

• Tourism Planning and Development
• Tourism Policy and Strategies
• Tourism Management
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Carlos Manuel Martins Da Costa is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Economics, Management Industrial Engineering and Tourism (DEGEIT) at the University of Aveiro. With over 25 years of experience, he leads the Tourism Research Group at GOVCOPP and oversees the PhD Tourism Programme. He serves as Editor of the Journal of Tourism & Development and coordinates tourism course accreditation for A3ES. As Scientific Coordinator of the tourism spin-off idtour , he bridges academic research with industry innovation. His research focuses on Tourism Planning, Policy, Innovation, Gender Studies, and Cultural Heritage, with notable projects like Gândara Tour Sensations and the ATT - Accelerate and Transform Tourism Agenda . Education: Unspecified in text. Research Interests: Tourism sustainability, innovation frameworks, policy development, cultural heritage integration, and labor dynamics in hospitality. His recent publications emphasize post-pandemic tourism strategies, scenario planning, and cooperative industry models. He collaborates internationally on projects addressing tourism's socio-economic impacts and heritage preservation.

• Urban Planning
• Cultural Heritage Preservation
• Historical Architecture
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doc. dr Siniša Cvijić is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, University of Banja Luka. His research focuses on urban planning, cultural heritage preservation, and architectural history. He leads projects on heritage documentation using modern geodetic technologies and has contributed to studies on Austro-Hungarian military buildings, urban regeneration strategies, and cultural tourism potential. Key projects include 'Documentation of Architectural Cultural Heritage at Archaeological Sites Using Modern Geodetic Technologies' (2024-2025). He actively participates in international conferences, presenting on topics like rural settlement regeneration and city branding through cultural figures. His work bridges historical architectural analysis with contemporary urban challenges, emphasizing sustainable preservation and community-oriented development. Publications span journals like Buildings and SPATIUM International Review , addressing themes such as urban health landscapes, military building repurposing, and energy efficiency in historic structures. He collaborates with institutions like the Technical Institute of Bijeljina and has co-authored a notable monograph on interwar residential architecture in Banja Luka.

• Tourism geography
• Sustainable tourism
• Geotourism
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Dr. hab. Teresa Brzezińska-Wójcik is a Professor at the Department of Regional Geography and Tourism, Faculty of Earth Sciences and Spatial Management, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Lublin. Her research focuses on tourism geography , sustainable tourism , geotourism , and GIS applications in regional studies. Research Trends: Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals expertise in: Roztocze Biosphere Reserve management Geocultural heritage utilization Tourism potential assessment Neotectonic landscape analysis Regional product branding GIS-based spatial modeling Projects & Grants: Geopark "Kamienny Las na Roztoczu" (2022) Transboundary Biosphere Reserve "Roztocze" (2021) Tourism brand development (2020) EU-funded transborder cooperation (2019-2020) UNESCO-MAB biosphere reserve documentation (2014) National projects on geotourism (2012-2015) Media Engagement: Featured in multiple TVP3 Lublin documentaries about Roztocze's natural phenomena and heritage (2020-2024), including: "Fascynujące Roztocze" (2021) "Via Carpatia – fenomen Karpat" (2022) "50 lat Roztoczańskiego Parku Narodowego" (2024)

Estelle SohierView profile

Associate Professor

• History of photography
• Colonial period studies
• Visual culture
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Estelle Sohier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Geneva since January 2020. She holds a doctorate in History from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the 'Orientale' University of Naples. At the University of Geneva, she directs the Certificate in Visual Studies and co-directs the Bachelor's degree in Geography and Environment. She is also an exhibition curator and an associate researcher at the Institut des Mondes africains. Her educational background includes: Doctorate in History from University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne Doctorate from 'Orientale' University of Naples Dr. Sohier's research sits at the intersection of geography and cultural history, focusing on the history of photography and its uses during the colonial period, visual culture, and geographical imagination. She has notably studied the work of Geneva photographer and publisher Fred Boissonnas across Switzerland, Greece, Egypt, and the Mediterranean region. Her research has been supported by several projects funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), including 'Spatial Devices of the World Spectacle. Geneva, 1895-1914' and 'Ulysses. Reimagining the Mediterranean, from Myth to Photography.' She has conducted extensive research in France, Italy, and Ethiopia. Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on visual representation, with publications spanning from her 2011 work 'Portraits controversés d'un prince éthiopien' through her 2022 bilingual publication on Fred Boissonnas. Her research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on Mediterranean visual culture, particularly through the lens of historical photography. Dr. Sohier has curated significant exhibitions including 'Fred Boissonnas and the Mediterranean: A Photographic Odyssey' at the Musée Rath in Geneva (2020-2021) and the Thessaloniki Museum of Photography in Greece (2022-2023), demonstrating the public-facing dimension of her scholarly work. She has organized the annual conference series 'Social Issues, Spatial Issues' from 2015 to 2021, with evolving themes reflecting contemporary scholarly concerns from 'Spaces, Bodies, and Powers' to 'Thinking (in) a Damaged World: Societies, Space, and Living Beings, New Approaches.'

Laura LesarView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sustainable Tourism
• Environmental Sustainability
• Tourism Resilience
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Laura Lesar is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Law & Commerce at the College of Business, Government, and Law, Flinders University. She is also a Full Member of the Centre for Social Impact and the Torrens Resilience Initiative. With a multidisciplinary academic background, her work bridges environmental studies, sustainable tourism, and business governance. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Tourism from Griffith University, a Master of Science in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Environmental Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her research focuses on practical quality control tools that enable tourism providers to enhance sustainability and resilience. These include certification programs, sustainability indicators, net zero initiatives, adaptation strategies, capacity building training, and ESG reporting. She has developed over 100 tools for industry use and a replicable method for co-creating customized sustainability toolkits with stakeholders. Laura’s publications appear in top-tier journals such as Journal of Travel Research and Journal of Sustainable Tourism . Her recent articles highlight trends in sustainable tourism tool development, SDG integration, drone-based overtourism monitoring, and diffusion challenges in sustainability adoption. These works emphasize practical, industry-relevant solutions grounded in community and stakeholder engagement. Research Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Industry Engagement and Impact, 2024 Best Reviewer Award (Early Career Reviewer), Journal of Travel Research, 2023 Outstanding Achievement by an Early Career Researcher, 2021 Teaching Award, University of Hawaii, 2020 Accredited Sustainable Tourism Consultant and Auditor, 2011 WSET Level 2 Certification in Wine Laura has secured AU$9.8 million in industry-engaged research funding and leads a current project on co-designing sustainability toolkits for events. She has advised organizations including Royal Caribbean, Expedia, UN Environment Programme, and government councils. She has delivered keynotes and workshops globally, including at the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations. She also serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Travel Research . She teaches and coordinates courses in wine tourism, sustainability in tourism and events, and governance. Her industry experience in the wine sector and professional accreditations enrich her applied teaching approach. She is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Griffith Institute for Tourism.

Rosane K. GertnerView profile

Professor

• International Marketing
• Place Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications
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Rosane K. Gertner is a Professor at the College of Staten Island (CSI), part of the City University of New York (CUNY). With over 35 years of experience, she has held academic and professional positions in marketing, including roles as a product manager and marketing research analyst at multinational corporations like Johnson Wax. She has also consulted for major organizations such as Xerox and Petrobras in both Brazil and the United States. Prior to joining CSI, she served as a Visiting Scholar at Pace University in New York and chaired academic programs at various universities in Brazil. D.Sc., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil M.Sc., Northwestern University, USA MBA, COPPEAD Graduate School of Business, Brazil BS, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Her research focuses on International Marketing, Place Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, and Product Development . She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Global Marketing and the International Journal of Tourism Research , with a particular emphasis on how nation branding, language, and cultural distance influence destination image and student decisions regarding tourism and study abroad programs. Her work bridges academic theory and practical marketing strategy in global contexts. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend in analyzing destination branding and country image perception , especially in educational and tourism markets. Her studies explore how attributes like language, distance, and brand personality shape consumer behavior in international settings. She has also contributed to understanding the overlap between tourism and academic destination choices. Dr. Gertner has received no explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She has advised students and led academic programs in Brazil, though specific names of advisees are not listed. There is no mention of grants or funded research projects. Her academic leadership includes program chair roles and international scholarly collaboration. There is no information available about labs, research teams, or institutional research centers associated with her at CSI.

Nicola CAMATTIView profile

Researcher

• Regional and Urban Development
• Sustainable Tourism
• Food Systems
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Nicola CAMATTI is a Researcher at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work focuses on regional and urban development, sustainable tourism, food systems, and circular economy. He contributes to academic initiatives such as the Erasmus+ study program and coordinates international research projects like Cities2030 and SmartCulTour. CAMATTI holds an MSc, MIEF, and PhD in Economics. His research spans tourism sustainability, cultural heritage management, and economic impact analysis. He leads projects like Cities2030 (food systems resilience) and SmartCulTour (cultural tourism sustainability). CAMATTI teaches courses on tourism economics, innovation, and sustainable business ecosystems. Key projects include developing strategic indicators for tourism monitoring, analyzing Airbnb impacts, and assessing Olympic event impacts using Input-Output models. He collaborates with regional governments (Veneto, Puglia) on tourism observatories and policy strategies. His academic leadership includes roles in the CPDS committee, Erasmus+ coordination, and teaching committees. CAMATTI has supervised over 70 theses and published extensively in journals like Regional Studies and Sustainability.

Marija MandarićView profile

Professor

• Marketing management
• Brand management
• Tourism market research

Marija Mandarić is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac, where she has been employed since 2011. She attained the rank of Assistant Professor in 2011, advanced to Associate Professor in 2017, and became a Full Professor in 2023. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Kragujevac (2001), a Master's from the University of Belgrade (2007), and a Ph.D. from the University of Belgrade (2012). Her research focuses on Marketing management , Brand management , and Tourism market research , with emphasis on destination branding, consumer behavior in tourism, and the socio-economic impacts of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her publications predominantly explore tourism resilience, destination branding strategies, and generational perspectives in hospitality. Recent works analyze pandemic-induced shifts in tourism and managerial productivity in Serbia's hotel industry. Project Involvement: Tempus Project: Modernization of tourism study programs in Serbia Ministry of Agriculture Project: Empowering entrepreneurs in agriculture/tourism Tourism Development Strategies for municipalities Rača (2014–2019) and Kragujevac Green Infrastructure analysis for Novi Sad She holds memberships in the Serbian Marketing Association (SEMA), Scientific Society of Agrarian Economists of the Balkans (NDAEB), and the International Network of Researchers in Resource Economics and Bioeconomy.

Darko DimitrovskiView profile

Professor

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Management
• Wine Tourism
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Dr. Darko Dimitrovski serves as a Full Professor at the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism, University of Kragujevac, specializing in Tourism and Hotel Management. His academic journey spans over two decades with progressive appointments from assistant (2013) to associate professor (2019) and finally full professor (2023). His educational background includes: Bachelor's in Geography from University of Belgrade (2002) Master's in Tourism and Hotel Management from University of Novi Sad (2009) PhD in Geography from University of Belgrade (2013) Postdoctoral research at University of Tras-os-Montes, Portugal (2016-2017) Dimitrovski's research focuses on tourism management with specialized expertise in wine tourism, food markets, event tourism, and sustainable practices. His work examines tourist behavior in urban food markets (e.g., Barcelona's La Boqueria), wine tourism apps, crisis management in hospitality, and economic impacts of sporting events. Recent publications explore digital transformation in tourism through mobile apps and green leadership frameworks. His publication trends reveal deep engagement with: Wine and food tourism dynamics Digital platforms and mobile technology in tourism Sustainable destination management Methodological approaches in tourism economics Urban tourism experiences Professionally, Dimitrovski contributes as Associate Editor for Tourism Management Perspectives and serves on editorial boards of multiple tourism journals including European Journal of Tourism Research. His project portfolio includes European Union-funded initiatives like INNOVINE & WINE and COST Action OceanGov, focusing on wine tourism innovation and ocean governance. His teaching portfolio spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, covering Management of Travel Agencies, Business Tourism, Crisis Management, and Event Tourism. Early career included teaching positions at various Kragujevac technical schools (2002-2013) before joining the University of Kragujevac faculty in 2013.

• Tourism Management
• Hospitality Business Strategy
• Strategic Management in Tourism
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Dr. Sotirios Varelas is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Tourism Studies of the University of Piraeus specializing in Hospitality Business and Tourism Organization Strategy. He holds a PhD from the Department of Organization and Business Administration of the School of Economics, Business and International Studies of the University of Piraeus, an MBA-TQM in Business Administration, and graduated from the Department of Statistics and Insurance Science. With over 12 years of professional experience as a scientific consultant in tourism organizations, Dr. Varelas has served at the Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Tourism Organization, and the Peloponnese Region. He has collaborated with numerous research centers including the Institute of Regional Development, ELKE of the University of Peloponnese, and the Research Center of the University of Piraeus. His research focuses on strategic management in tourism, digital tourism innovations, sustainable tourism practices, and big data applications in the tourism sector. He has published extensively in international journals on topics including blockchain technology in tourism, virtual immersive platforms, artificial intelligence applications, and strategic management during economic crises. Dr. Varelas teaches various courses including Introduction to Tourism, International Economics and Tourism Market, Tourism Development Strategies, Strategic Management of Tourism Businesses, and Contemporary Tourism Issues at the University of Piraeus. He also serves as the student internship coordinator and academic advisor coordinator for the Department of Tourism Studies. As an active leader in the tourism academic community, he is President of the Board of Directors of the Greek Branch of the World Organization for Technology in Tourism and Travel (IFITT) and has created and coordinated postgraduate programs in tourism business administration.

• Digital Economy
• Social Welfare
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Shaobo (Kevin) Li is a Tenured Associate Professor at the School of Business, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), with secondary appointment in the Department of Information Systems & Management Engineering. He holds a PhD in Business Administration from Nanyang Technological University (2019), Master of Business Administration (University of Virginia, 2014), Master of Finance (West Virginia University, 2012), and Bachelor of Business Administration (Lanzhou University, 2011). National High-Level Youth Talent Program awardee Overseas High-Caliber Personnel in Shenzhen City Recipient of 2018 China Scholarship Council’s Excellent Self-Funded Student Scholarship His research focuses on the intersection of digital economy, social welfare, and technology-driven marketing, employing experimental methods, empirical models, and neuroscience. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Business Research and has published in top UTD-24 journals including Journal of Consumer Research, Information Systems Research, and Production and Operations Management. His work examines platform economics, brand management during crises, and consumer behavior related to AI, sustainability, and health decisions. He has led 10+ research projects (National Natural Science Foundation, Ministry of Science and Technology 2030 Program) and received multiple research awards, including Academy of Marketing Science Best Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Award (2019) and Best Paper Awards at China Marketing Science (2020,2024), China Marketing International Conference (2023), and CMAU Annual Conference (2023,2024). Teaching accolades include SUSTech’s Premier Teaching Award, Top 10 Most Popular Professor among undergraduates, and Nanyang Business School’s Best Graduate Teaching Award (2017). Teaches Financial Marketing (undergraduate) Teaches Frontiers of Management & Research Methods (PhD) Actively recruiting research assistants, postdocs, and joint PhD candidates with Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Hotel and restaurant marketing
• Consumer behavior
• Muslim tourism
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Professor Hee-Sup Han is a distinguished academic in the field of hospitality and tourism management, currently serving as a Full Professor at Sejong University's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management since 2013. He has held visiting positions at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management (2019) and previously served as Assistant Professor at Dong-A University's Department of Tourism Management (2009-2013) and as Adjunct Professor at Kansas State University's Department of Hospitality Management (2007-2008). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2005) from Kansas State University, and a B.S. (2000) from Dankook University. Professor Han has established himself as a leading authority in hospitality and tourism research with an impressive publication record of over 642 research outputs. Professor Han's research focuses on diverse areas within hospitality and tourism, with particular emphasis on hotel and restaurant marketing, consumer behavior, Muslim tourism, cultural and heritage tourism, airline and cruise tourism, medical tourism, and green marketing. His work consistently explores the intersection of sustainability, consumer psychology, and industry practices, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in these fields. His extensive publication portfolio demonstrates a strong trend toward sustainability-focused research, with increasing attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, corporate social responsibility in tourism contexts, and the implementation of sustainable practices across various tourism sectors including airlines, hotels, and heritage sites. Recent work also explores emerging technologies in tourism, cryptocurrency payments, and service automation. Highly cited researcher of the world in social science (Top 1%) - 2019-2023 Most productive author of the world (6th place) - Journal of Business Research Most cited author of the world in hospitality and tourism (2nd place) - International Journal of Hospitality Management Most prolific author of the world in the hotel sector (4th place) - Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research World's most influential researcher for 2019-2023 (awarded by Web of Science Group - Clarivate) Professor Han's research has significant practical implications for the tourism and hospitality industry, with numerous studies providing actionable insights for destination marketers, hotel managers, and airline executives. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in understanding consumer decision-making processes and developing effective sustainability strategies. He leads the Hospitality & Tourism Development Lab at Sejong University, which serves as a hub for innovative research in tourism development and hospitality management.

Brian WEIRView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Tourism Industry
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Brian WEIR is an Assistant Professor in Business at the Canberra Business School, University of Canberra. His research focuses on sustainable development, particularly climate change adaptation in the tourism industry and regional development in the Canberra region. He holds a PhD in Policy responses to climate change in the Australian tourism industry (2019), a Master of Public Administration (1994), and prior degrees in Science and Legal Studies. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, emphasizing climate resilience strategies for tourism businesses and regional planning. Education: PhD, Policy responses to climate change in the Australian tourism industry: The case of Canberra, ACT (2019) Master of Public Administration (1994) Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (1986) Bachelor of Science (1977) Research Interests: Climate change adaptation in tourism and regional sectors Policy frameworks for sustainable development Interdisciplinary collaboration between academia and industry Educational pedagogy for tourism and HRM Notable Projects: "Tourism Industry Training and Information Analysis Needs Analysis" (2010–2011), exploring industry training gaps Contributions to the Climate Adaptation Sector Review (2014) and Coastal Urban Climate Futures (2013) reports Awards: No explicit scientific awards mentioned Advising & Grants: Supervised research projects on tourism governance and climate resilience strategies Collaborated with Canberra Urban and Regional Futures (CURF) on regional sustainability initiatives Labs/Teams: Active member of the Climate Change Adaptation Resilience and Recovery Network Contributor to CURF’s annual forums on sustainable urban development