جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Fashion Industry
• Sustainability
• Consumer Ethics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vertica Bhardwaj is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Textiles & Apparel at The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Human Ecology. She specializes in fashion industry studies with a focus on sustainable consumption patterns, consumer ethics, and cross-cultural retail dynamics. Her research explores collaborative consumption models, ethical practices in luxury brands, and the impact of technology on fashion merchandising education. Her work bridges academic research and industry applications, particularly in analyzing fast fashion's environmental and behavioral implications. Notable projects include studies on cross-border retail tourism and brand competitiveness in emerging markets like India. Bhardwaj has published extensively in journals such as the International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research and the Journal of Global Marketing. Her teaching emphasizes integrating technology into fashion education and improving pedagogical strategies for retail management. She holds a leadership role in the School of Human Ecology’s efforts to modernize curriculum design for contemporary industry challenges.

Michael Volggerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Innovation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Volgger is a faculty member at Curtin University, holding the position of Professor in the School of Management and Marketing under the Faculty of Business and Law. He also serves as Discipline Lead for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Volgger earned his Doctoral degree and habilitation from the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, alongside a Magister from the University of Vienna and a BSc from the Economic University of Vienna. Doctoral degree and habilitation, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt Magister, University of Vienna BSc, Economic University of Vienna His research focuses on transformation and innovation in tourism destination management, tourism product development, regional development, and consumer behavior, with particular emphasis on responsible consumer behavior, tourism atmospheres, and tourism supply-side governance. He has led 22 research projects and participated in 23 others, securing funding from governments, industry bodies, and universities. The 15 most recent articles highlight his expertise in sustainable tourism, destination governance, Indigenous tourism, and the sharing economy. These works span both qualitative and experimental research, often addressing environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and policy implications in Alpine regions, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. "Learning about sustainability through tourism: Doubts and opportunities" (2025) - Sustainable consumption in tourism "Indigenous tourism development in rural and remote areas: Fitzroy Valley, Australia" (2025) - Aboriginal community-based tourism Volgger has received multiple awards including the Curtin University School of Marketing Researcher of the Year Award (2020), AIEST Peter Keller Best Paper Award (2018), and the CAUTHE Early Career Researcher Bursary (2017). He has held visiting roles at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (2021) and Wakayama University (2019-2023).

Ben Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Wine Tourism
• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Thomas is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Management and Marketing within the Faculty of Business and Law. He holds a portfolio role in the Office of the Provost. His research focuses on wine tourism, marketing strategies, consumer behavior, and entrepreneurship education. Notably, he has contributed to frameworks for university entrepreneurship programs and studies on the impact of winescapes on tourist engagement. His work bridges strategic management and CSR, exploring how performance management systems influence firm strategy. He has developed measurement tools for winescapes and analyzed cross-cultural perspectives in wine tourism destinations like Australia, the USA, and China. Recent publications emphasize entrepreneurial education pathways and segmentation techniques in wine tourism, reflecting his commitment to advancing both theoretical and applied research in business and tourism sectors.

• Consumer Behavior
• Decision Making
• Choice Overload
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nguyen Thai, known as Beo Thai, is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School of Business, within the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Wollongong. His academic background includes a PhD in Marketing from The University of Sydney and a prior affiliation with Da Nang University of Economics, Vietnam. He holds leadership roles, including Deputy Discipline Leader of Marketing and former Head of Students (Postgraduate) at the Sydney campus of Sydney Business School from 2021 to 2023. Beo's research focuses on consumer behavior, decision making, choice overload, and pro-environmental/prosocial behaviors. He has explored topics such as the paradox of choice in tourism and hospitality, the impact of environmental policies on consumer actions, and the role of haptic cues in mitigating decision fatigue. His work has been published in journals like Annals of Tourism Research , European Journal of Marketing , and Psychology & Marketing . His teaching philosophy emphasizes making learning accessible by designing inclusive environments and constructively aligned assessments. This approach aligns with the University of Wollongong's strategic goals to empower students. Beo is a Fellow of Advanced HE UK (formerly HEA), recognizing his contributions to higher education. Beo has secured research funding, including the 2021 RevITAlise Research Grant Scheme (RITA) project investigating implicit theories in post-COVID consumer behavior and another grant exploring entrepreneurial mindset and choice overload in consumer decisions. He actively engages in academic service, serving as an anonymous peer reviewer for journals such as Journal of Financial Services Marketing , European Journal of Marketing , and Psychology and Marketing .

Marie Christine Lundbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Popular Culture Tourism
• Services Marketing and Management
• Destination Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marie Christine Lundberg is a Professor of Tourism Management at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the NHS – Department of Management and Service Development. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (2010) from Gothenburg University, Sweden, with a focus on marketing. Prior to her current role, she worked in academia in the UK and Sweden for 20 years. Her research centers on popular culture tourism, including screen tourism, digital media impacts, and sustainable destination management. She co-founded the international research network POPCULTOUR (2010) and is Co-Chief Editor of the Scandinavian Journal of Hospitality and Tourism (since 2020). Her educational background includes a dual BA in Business Studies and Human Geography from Mid Sweden University (1999). Key research areas include consumer experiences in popular culture tourism, hybrid tourism experiences, and crisis management in tourism. She has secured grants from organizations like the European Structural Funds and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency. Her edited volumes, such as the Routledge Handbook of Popular Culture and Tourism , establish her as a leader in the field. Lundberg’s work explores intersections between media, tourism, and fan cultures, with a focus on destinations shaped by films, TV shows, and music. She has advised on projects linking tourism with sustainability and digital innovation, and her recent publications analyze fan pilgrimage, permacrisis impacts on travel, and community-based tourism development.

Ara Pachmayerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Resident Attitudes Towards Tourism
• Cannabis Tourism
• Cultural Competency in Study Abroad
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ara Pachmayer is an Associate Professor of Tourism Management at Cal Poly Humboldt, affiliated with the School of Applied Health. She holds a PhD in Community Resources and Development from Arizona State University, along with master's and bachelor's degrees in related fields. Her research focuses on resident attitudes toward tourism, cannabis tourism dynamics, and cultural competency in study abroad programs. She collaborates on projects addressing rural tourism development and community impacts. Dr. Pachmayer teaches courses such as Sustainable Tourism, Legal Aspects of Recreation, and Career Preparation for Hospitality. Her pedagogy emphasizes hands-on projects connecting Humboldt students to local tourism challenges. She actively engages with community stakeholders through initiatives like the Arcata Wayfinder Project and cannabis tourism analyses in Humboldt County. Her recent publications explore cannabis tourism policy, resident perceptions of tourism, and study abroad cultural outcomes. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her work reflects sustained engagement with regional and global tourism challenges. She advises students in tourism-related research and serves as Co-Chair in her department, contributing to curriculum development and community partnerships.

Åsa Helen Grahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Tourism
• Responsible Tourism
• Tourism Ethics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Åsa Helen Grahn is Associate Professor in Tourism Studies at the University of Stavanger's Department of Management and Service Development. She leads the bachelor's program in tourism and researches sustainable tourism practices, ethical considerations in tourism development, and the creation of memorable visitor experiences. Her doctoral research at the University of Otago examined long-term educational benefits of cultural tours. Research interests include: Sustainability certification in tourism Ethical decision-making frameworks for operators Experience design for transformative tourism Socioeconomic impacts on host communities Cross-cultural tourism interactions Publication details and specific research projects are not enumerated in available sources. No scientific awards are documented. As program leader, she oversees curriculum development and student advising for tourism studies. Research activities are conducted through the Sustainable Tourism and Consumption research group, examining innovative approaches to destination management.

• Corporate Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paola Castellani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Verona's Department of Economics and Business Management, specializing in Management (ECON-07/A). Her research focuses on corporate communication, social entrepreneurship, SME strategies, heritage management, and sustainable development. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Business Management from the University of Naples Parthenope (2007). She served as a member of the editorial board of Sinergie Italian Journal of Management since 2001 and contributed to the University of Verona's Communication Office (2001–2007), organizing high-profile events like the VII World Conference for Total Quality Management (2002) and the 20 Excellence in Services International Conference (2017). She also coordinated the UniCinema project (2003–2007), fostering student engagement with film culture. Her research explores topics such as digital ecosystems in tourism, heritage preservation in corporate museums, and quality management practices in SMEs. She has been recognized with 'Best Paper' awards at international conferences and has published widely in management journals. Her work emphasizes the intersection of cultural heritage, innovation, and sustainable business practices. Recent publications investigate lab-grown meat consumer behavior, partner selection strategies for SMEs, and accessibility in tourism through digital ecosystems. She has also examined the role of museums in fostering visitor satisfaction and word-of-mouth promotion.

• Civil Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Engineering Education
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nelson R. Gomez-Torres is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (2012) and has over 20 years of professional experience in engineering design, construction management, and transportation studies. His research focuses on transportation engineering, stakeholder management, and engineering education, with a strong emphasis on applying data-driven approaches to solve practical problems. Dr. Gomez-Torres has been recognized with the Distinguished Professor Award from the IEOM Society in 2021. He actively contributes to academic governance through roles such as Faculty Advisor for the ASCE Student Chapter and membership in committees like the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. His teaching philosophy prioritizes real-world application, active learning, and societal responsibility, reflected in courses like Professional Practice, Transportation Engineering, and Stochastic Models for Civil Engineering. His research and publications span transportation infrastructure optimization, mobile sensor technologies for traffic analysis, and sustainable energy integration. He has advised multiple graduate students on topics ranging from disaster resilience to driver behavior studies. Beyond academia, he engages in community service through roles in organizations like the American Society of Civil Engineers and Redeemer Arlington's Worship Team.

• Wildlife Tourism
• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hilde Nikoline Hambro Dybsand is a Researcher (Post Doctor) affiliated with the Department of Ecology and Natural Resource Management at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). Her work focuses on understanding tourist behavior and its environmental impacts, particularly in wildlife tourism and sustainable destination management. Her research interests span wildlife tourism experiences, sustainable practices in guided tours, and the role of tourists’ motivations in shaping satisfaction and loyalty. She has conducted case studies in Norwegian national parks like Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella and Hornøya, examining musk ox and birdwatching safaris. Additionally, she explored virtual tourism alternatives during the pandemic and opportunities for waterway tourism in Norway through comparative studies. While no scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text, her articles highlight a consistent focus on balancing tourism development with ecological conservation. The provision of sustainable wildlife experiences and visitor management in sensitive ecosystems are central to her work.

Mark Normanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Event Tourism
• Event Management
• Tourism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Norman is a Senior Lecturer in Event Management at the Department of Service Sector Management, Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University. He transitioned from an industry career in marketing and events to academia in 2012. His expertise spans event tourism strategies, strategic planning, and event safety, informed by industry collaborations with high-profile events like the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay and BBC events. Education includes a PhD in Event Tourism (Tilburg University, 2022), MSc Leisure Event and Facilities Management (Sheffield Hallam, 2013), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2016). Professional memberships include the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Higher Education Academy (HEA Fellow since 2015). Research focuses on leveraging events to boost visitor numbers in small/medium UK destinations, with publications emphasizing economic, social, and cultural impacts. He has consulted on event safety and strategic planning for organizations like Hopper Experience Makers and Sheffield City Council. Teaching responsibilities include event and tourism degree programs, with a focus on bridging academic theory and industry practice. His work integrates insights from over a decade of industry experience into curriculum development and student mentorship.

Kyriakos Mouratidisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Databases
• Continuous Query Processing
• Preference-based Queries
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kyriakos Mouratidis is a Professor of Computer Science at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems. His research focuses on spatial and spatiotemporal databases, particularly continuous query processing, preference-based queries, and optimization in road networks. He develops algorithms for nearest neighbor monitoring, spatial cloaking, and top-k query processing under capacity constraints. Recent work integrates skyline queries with top-k methods to handle preference-based queries with controllable output size. Dr. Mouratidis has received the Distinguished Associate Editor Award (SIGMOD 2024), Lee Kong Chian Research Fellowship, and serves as Associate Editor for GeoInformatica and SIGMOD Record. He directs the MAIS program and teaches data management courses.

Ella Cranmerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Augmented Reality
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Transformation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ella Cranmer is Senior Lecturer in Information Technology Development and Emerging Technologies Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School. Her work examines organizational adoption and implementation of immersive technologies across sectors. Research focuses on: Augmented/virtual reality business applications Industry 4.0 implementation frameworks Technology-enhanced customer experiences Digital transformation barriers in SMEs Leadership includes research associateship at the Creative AR VR Hub. Recent projects include Manchester Art Gallery's Google Glass implementation, Geevor Tin Mine Museum VR development, and Heritage Lottery-funded Manchester Jewish Museum AR. Her course leadership earned Business Technology the 'Course of the Year 2022' award. Honors include: IFITT Best PhD Proposal (2016) ITT PhD Student of the Year Runner-Up (2016) MMU 3 Minute Thesis winner (2016) ATHE Institutional Best Student (2013)

Nikolaos Sakellariosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Organizational Resilience
• SME Crisis Management
• Business Continuity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nikolaos Sakellarios is Lecturer in Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School's Department of Strategy, Enterprise and Sustainability. Previously held academic positions at University of Derby and Liverpool John Moores University. Research specialization: Organizational resilience in micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Resilience development at individual, entrepreneurial and regional levels Risk/crisis management and business continuity planning Teaching portfolio includes Principles of Strategic Management (Level 5), Business Project Consultancy (Level 6), and Dissertation (Level 7). External examiner roles at Leeds Trinity University and University College Birmingham. Professional credentials include Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE).

• Agricultural Economics
• Trade Policy Analysis
• Agrifood Trade Disputes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Rakhal Sarker is a faculty member at the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) of the University of Guelph, affiliated with the Department of Food Agricultural and Resource Economics . He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Bangladesh Agricultural University (1980, 1982) and a Ph.D. from the University of Guelph (1991). His research focuses on trade policy, agricultural risk management, and the economic impacts of biotechnology. Key areas include exchange rate effects on trade, agri-food safety-net programs, and regional trade dynamics. Education: B.Sc. Agric. Econ. (Honours), Bangladesh Agricultural University (1980) M.Sc. Agric. Econ (Marketing), Bangladesh Agricultural University (1982) Ph.D., University of Guelph (1991) His work examines destination-specific trade competitiveness , risk-balancing mechanisms in farming sectors, and biotechnology adoption effects . Recent studies analyze dairy exports from India, corn-soy yield impacts of climate change in Ontario, and NAFTA's influence on Canada-US agri-food trade. He has also studied Bt cotton adoption in Pakistan and trade volatility in Namibia-South Africa lamb markets. Professor Sarker's research integrates econometric methods like cointegration analysis and gravity modeling to address policy-relevant questions. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied economics, emphasizing practical solutions for agricultural challenges.