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Selected awards, recognitions, invited activities, and professional milestones.
2026
Commendable Paper Award · ICHRIE Global Conference
Received a Commendable Paper Award at the 2026 ICHRIE Global Conference.
Best Student Paper Award · WIDE-HTR
Received the Best Student Paper Award at the 2nd Workshop of Informatics, Data Science, and Economics in Hospitality and Tourism Research (WIDE-HTR).
Invited Speaker · 56th TTRA Annual Conference
Invited to participate in Unpacking Tourism Research at the 56th TTRA Annual Conference in Greenville, South Carolina.
FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026
Contributed to accreditation and event operations for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026.
2025
Student-Selected Faculty Appreciation Honoree
Selected by a member of Temple Men’s Soccer for faculty appreciation through Temple University Athletics.
TOSOK Best Paper Award · THEREPS
Received the TOSOK Best Paper Award at the 2025 Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Conference for Researchers, Educators, Practitioners, and Students (THEREPS).
Selected to Represent the Department · Ph.D. Student Research Competition
Selected to represent the department at Temple University’s 15th Ph.D. Student Research Competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2024
Selected to Represent the Department · Ph.D. Student Research Competition
Selected to represent the department at Temple University’s 14th Ph.D. Student Research Competition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
2016
Special Recognition & Best Presenter · Asia MICE Youth Challenge
Received Special Recognition and Best Presenter at the 2016 Asia MICE Youth Challenge organized by the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention.
2014
2nd Place Award · Busan MICE Contents Development Contest
Received 2nd Place at the 4th Busan MICE Contents Development Contest organized by Busan Metropolitan City.