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Dr. Nicole Cocolas is a Lecturer in Transport Management at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management department and the Centre for Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Visitor Economy. She joined the university in 2021 and contributes to modules on Land Transport Systems, International Transport Planning and Policy, Cruise Industry and Sea Transport, and Sustainability in Aviation.
Her research focuses on the intersection of climate change, tourism, and transport, with particular emphasis on consumer behavior, climate communications, and policy interventions to reduce transport emissions. She holds a PhD exploring the impact of persuasive climate communications on air travel attitudes and has collaborated with organizations like UNWTO and the Adventure Travel and Trade Association (ATTA). Her Honours thesis examined market variability in Australian ski resorts due to climate-driven snow cover changes.
Nicole serves as the SHTM Admissions Officer and Widening Participation and Outreach Coordinator, reflecting her commitment to educational equity and institutional governance. Her work bridges academia and industry, addressing both theoretical and practical challenges in sustainable tourism and transport systems.
Her publications analyze topics such as airline marketing strategies, consumer attitudes toward flying, and behavioral adaptations to climate change. While no awards are explicitly mentioned, her research has contributed to critical debates on aviation’s climate impact and sustainable mobilities.
