Damien Duchamp

Dr. Damien L. Duchamp serves as the inaugural Assistant Dean for Online Education at the Wegmans School of Nursing, St. John Fisher University. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality/tourism and online education, he specializes in tourism entrepreneurship, Metaverse/Web3 applications, and DEI initiatives. Academic credentials include an Ed.D. from Gwynedd Mercy University, M.Ed. from Clemson University, and B.A. from SUNY New Paltz.

• Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University
• M.Ed., Clemson University
• B.A., SUNY New Paltz

Dr. Duchamp's research focuses on tourism entrepreneurship in developing countries and audio-based online learning innovations. He has pioneered projects like:

• Hospitalented.org: Global hospitality education access
• HospiGo Project: MicroSD-based education distribution
• Frankenstyle: Upcycled fashion contests in Ghana
• Pricing Equity Framework: Cost-of-living adjusted pricing models
• SuperWorld NFT Tourism: Augmented reality tourism applications

His academic work spans:

• 15+ conference presentations (2019-2025)
• Keynote speeches at international summits
• Founding TeachingMVP platform for faculty development
• Global DEI projects with TravelUnity.org and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Dr. Duchamp's scholarship intersects with:

• Metaverse education platforms
• Blockchain/NFT applications in tourism
• Accessibility solutions for developing countries
• Web3 economic models