Sumeetra Ramakrishnan
دانشیار · Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Hospitality and Tourism
University of Surreyمعرفی
Dr Sumeetra Ramakrishnan is an Associate Professor at the University of Surrey's Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management department. Her research focuses on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in hospitality and tourism sectors, particularly addressing gender and ethnicity influences in low-paid worker perceptions and migrant rights. She also explores inclusive education strategies aligned with industry transformation. Dr Ramakrishnan leads the EventRights project, funded by the EU RISE program, investigating migrant worker challenges in mega-sporting events like the Japan Open Badminton Tournament. She currently supervises PhD candidate Shaher Molook on hospitality industry skill shortages and career choice influences.
Her teaching expertise spans hospitality operations, HRM, organizational behavior, and future workforce trends. She contributes to interdisciplinary research centers including the Centre for Competitiveness of the Visitor Economy and Gender, Entrepreneurship and Social Policy Institute (GESPI).
Key research themes include:
- Migrant worker rights and MSE employment opportunities
- Gender norms in hospitality education
- Inclusive workforce development
- Student career aspirations
Publications (selected highlights):
- Recent focus on EDI initiatives in tourism (2023)
- Family business efficacy frameworks (2022)
- Generational workforce studies (2008-2009)
- Low-wage labor market dynamics (2006-2008)
Her EU-funded EventRights project emphasizes migrant worker education for rights advocacy and career advancement. She actively collaborates with industry stakeholders to bridge educational practices with evolving hospitality sector needs.
