Rockie Kuok

Dr. Rockie Kuok is a Lecturer in Aviation at the Department of Aviation, School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology. He holds a PhD in Business Administration with a specialization in aviation and tourism economics from the University of Macau and brings both academic and industry expertise to his role.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration (Aviation and Tourism Economics/Econometrics), University of Macau
• Integrated Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training, École Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ENAC), France
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 and Level 2 passed

His research focuses on aviation economics, tourism demand modeling, sustainable aviation, and airline market competition. Using advanced econometric techniques such as panel cointegration and Global Vector Autoregressive (GVAR) models, he investigates the long-term relationships between air transport supply and tourism demand, the impact of economic policy uncertainty on international travel, and the interaction effects of air service attributes. His work has been published in top-tier journals including Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Travel Research, and Tourism Economics.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying rigorous quantitative methods to real-world aviation and tourism policy issues, particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery and sustainable air transport development. His studies emphasize cross-sectional dependence, endogeneity, and dynamic shock responses in global tourism systems.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Passed CFA Level 1 Examination
• Passed CFA Level 2 Examination

Dr. Kuok is actively involved in PhD supervision, with current research exploring cost-efficiency in aircraft maintenance through third-party outsourcing post-pandemic. He also contributes to the academic community as an anonymous reviewer for high-impact journals such as Annals of Tourism Research, Journal of Air Transport Management, and Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research. He teaches courses in aviation analytics, flight operations, and future aviation technologies.

Laboratories and Research Teams:
While no specific lab is mentioned, Dr. Kuok is affiliated with aviation and transportation research initiatives within the School of Engineering at Swinburne, focusing on data-driven policy and operational analysis in air transport.