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Dr. Bojana Spasojevic is a Lecturer in Aviation Management at Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment, specializing in aviation studies. She is a member of the Griffith Institute for Tourism and contributes to the university's research entity in this field. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical applications in the aviation and tourism industries, focusing on stakeholder engagement theory as a dynamic problem-solving framework for complex challenges.
Dr. Spasojevic's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy from Griffith University (2015-2020)
- Master of Tourism Management from University of Novi Sad, Serbia (2012-2013)
- Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours from University of Novi Sad, Serbia (2008-2012)
Her primary research focuses on stakeholder engagement and air route development, complemented by expertise in passenger and tourist behavior, travel confidence, and the environmental implications of air travel emissions. She employs stakeholder engagement theory as a dynamic problem-solving framework to address complex challenges in air transport and tourism. Her interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across academia, industry, and government, driving innovative solutions and contributing to sustainable development in air transport and tourism.
Dr. Spasojevic's scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus across air transport management, with particular emphasis on leadership and governance in air route development, stakeholder engagement, aviation decarbonization, and the tourism-aviation nexus. Her work spans theoretical frameworks and practical case studies from Australia and internationally, with increasing attention to sustainability challenges in recent years.
Her notable achievements include:
- Best conference paper award (2017)
- GUIPRS and GUPRS scholarships for Higher Degree Research (2015-2018)
- Award for outstanding academic achievements (2008-2012)
- Membership in Women in Aviation/Aerospace Australia (2016)
Dr. Spasojevic currently supervises five doctoral students researching topics including cabin crew workplace harassment, passenger profile effects on airport quality perception, post-pandemic aviation recovery, weather impacts on tourism, and aviation impacts on local air quality. As Program Director for the Bachelor of Aviation Management, she manages student placements and teaches courses including Airport Planning, Management and Operations; Aviation Research Methods; Contemporary Aviation Management; and Strategic Airline and Airport Management. She has secured research funding from Griffith University and Brisbane Airport Corporation, including a $30,000 PhD scholarship.
She is actively involved with the Griffith Institute for Tourism and contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing Sustainable Development Goals 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Her work fosters collaboration across academia, industry, and government to drive innovative solutions for sustainable development in air transport and tourism.
