Dr Maximiliano E. Korstanje
Senior Researcher, Department of Economics
University of Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Research Collaborator for “Tourism Eco space: Technologies, Practices, Policies, and Governance.”
Dr. Maximiliano E. Korstanje is an internationally recognized scholar in the fields of tourism, hospitality, mobility studies, and risk research. He serves as a Senior Researcher at the University of Palermo, Argentina, and has made significant contributions to advancing knowledge on tourism security, crisis management, disaster resilience, dark tourism, and the sociology of tourism.
His extensive academic portfolio includes numerous books, journal articles, and edited volumes that have influenced contemporary tourism scholarship worldwide. As Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Safety and Security in Tourism, he continues to promote interdisciplinary research addressing the challenges and opportunities facing global tourism destinations.
Areas of Expertise: Tourism Risk and Crisis Management, Tourism Security, Mobility Studies, Dark Tourism, Disaster Resilience, Hospitality Research, Tourism Sociology, and Sustainable Destination Development.
Collaboration Focus: International research projects, scholarly publications, edited books, tourism policy studies, and destination management research.
Dr Lakshmypriya K
Associate Professor, Christ University Bangalore
Research Collaborator for “Festivals and Events: Identity Intersections, Livelihoods & Sustainability Crossroads”
Dr. Lakshmypriya K is an Associate Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) with more than two decades of academic experience in management education, entrepreneurship, and innovation studies. She holds a PhD in Management and is a certified Entrepreneurship Educator trained through Stanford University and the National Entrepreneurship Network (NEN). Her academic and consulting engagements span entrepreneurship development, social innovation, design thinking, organizational behaviour, and sustainable business practices.
She has contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research, edited volumes, book chapters, and scholarly publications focusing on entrepreneurship, community empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive development. Her collaborative work also bridges management and tourism studies, particularly in the areas of social entrepreneurship, community engagement, and sustainable destination development.
Areas of Expertise: Entrepreneurship, Social Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Social Innovation, Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Sustainable Development, and Community Empowerment.
Collaboration Focus: Sustainable tourism, inclusive business models, social innovation, entrepreneurship education, community development, interdisciplinary research, edited books, and international scholarly publications.
Dr Tereza Raquel Merlo
Researcher, Professor, and Consultant
University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, USA
Research Collaborator for “Tourism Eco space: Technologies, Practices, Policies, and Governance.”
Dr. Tereza R. Merlo is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, and consultant specializing in knowledge management, information systems, artificial intelligence, and organizational innovation. She is affiliated with the University of North Texas and has contributed extensively to advancing research on knowledge management systems, digital transformation, information governance, data analytics, and technology-enabled organizational performance.
Her academic portfolio includes scholarly publications, edited books, and international research collaborations focusing on the strategic use of information, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies in organizations. Through her interdisciplinary research and leadership, she has contributed to the development of innovative approaches that enhance decision-making, knowledge sharing, and organizational effectiveness in the digital era.
Areas of Expertise: Knowledge Management, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Information Governance, Data Analytics, Digital Transformation, Human–Computer Interaction, Organizational Leadership, Cloud Computing, and Business Intelligence.
Collaboration Focus: International research projects, scholarly publications, edited books, artificial intelligence applications, knowledge management systems, digital innovation, information governance, and interdisciplinary academic collaborations.
Dr Sandhya H
Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism Management
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
Research Collaborator for “Tourism Eco space: Technologies, Practices, Policies, and Governance.”
Dr. Sandhya H is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Tourism, Hospitality, and Aviation Studies. She serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Tourism Management at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. With a strong foundation in tourism education and industry engagement, she has contributed extensively to research, teaching, and scholarly publications in emerging areas of tourism management.
Her research focuses on destination management, tourism marketing, branding, smart tourism, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics in tourism. She has authored and co-authored numerous journal articles, books, and book chapters, and actively collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects addressing innovation, sustainability, and technology-driven transformation in tourism and hospitality.
Areas of Expertise: Destination Management, Tourism Marketing, Tourism Branding, Smart Tourism, Artificial Intelligence in Tourism, Big Data Analytics, Sustainable Tourism Development, Hospitality Management, and Tourism Innovation.
Collaboration Focus: International research projects, scholarly publications, edited books, smart tourism initiatives, artificial intelligence applications in tourism, destination development, sustainability research, and interdisciplinary academic collaborations.
Dr Tomy K. Kallarakal
Professor, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
Research Collaborator for Research Anthology on Green Consumerism, Policy & Social Responsibility
Dr. Tomy K. Kallarakal is a distinguished academician and researcher with more than three decades of experience in higher education, research, and academic leadership. He serves as Professor at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and has made significant contributions to the fields of commerce, finance, organizational behaviour, business ethics, and tourism studies. His interdisciplinary research has enriched scholarship across management, sustainable tourism, organizational culture, and community development.
His extensive academic portfolio includes scholarly publications, book chapters, edited volumes, and research projects addressing sustainable tourism, entrepreneurship, organizational development, and higher education. Through collaborations with national and international scholars, he has contributed to advancing evidence-based research and innovative approaches to destination development and community empowerment.
Areas of Expertise: Finance, Taxation, Organizational Behaviour, Business Ethics, Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism Development, Organizational Culture, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, and Higher Education.
Collaboration Focus: International research projects, scholarly publications, edited books, sustainable tourism initiatives, organizational development studies, entrepreneurship research, community empowerment, and interdisciplinary academic collaborations.
Dr Sejana Jose V
Lecturer, Department of Travel and Tourism
Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, India
Research Collaborator for Research Anthology on Green Consumerism, Policy & Social Responsibility
Dr. Sejana Jose V is a tourism academic and researcher with expertise in sustainable tourism, green transportation, tourism logistics, and destination development. She completed her PhD in Tourism Management from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, where her doctoral research focused on environmental sustainability through green transportation initiatives in Karnataka’s tourism sector.
She combines academic and industry experience, having worked in both tourism education and tour operations. Her research contributions include scholarly publications, book chapters, patents, and collaborative projects addressing sustainable mobility, tourism logistics, bioeconomy, community engagement, and responsible tourism development. Her work emphasizes innovative approaches to achieving environmental sustainability and resilience within tourism destinations.
Areas of Expertise: Sustainable Tourism Development, Green Transportation, Tourism Logistics, Environmental Sustainability, Bioeconomy and Tourism, Organizational Behaviour, Responsible Tourism, Destination Development, and Community Engagement.
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