Fabrice Bartholin

Fabrice Bartholin is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at South East Technological University, specializing in Hospitality Management and Tourism. He serves as Programme Leader for the Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Services (Level 7) and the Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management (Level 8). With over 15 years of industry experience in luxury hospitality, he holds an Executive MBA and is a PhD candidate at Dublin City University, researching human-technology systems' impact on frontline employees.

Education:

• PhD candidate in Business, Dublin City University (2018–2024)
• MBA, 1st Class Honours, 2016
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne, 2002

Research focuses on frontline service encounters, employee well-being, and synergies between technology and human resources. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and decent work. Notable awards include the MBA Strategy Forum Competition 2016.

Professional activities include conference participation (e.g., SERVSIG 2024), teaching French at Alliance Francaise de Kilkenny (2015–2019), and roles as Food & Beverage Manager in international hotels. He advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to service systems and education.