Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Websites
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sarasadat Makian

Sarasadat Makian

Grenoble

Summary

I am currently completing my Ph.D. at Grenoble Alpes University in France and am a dedicated educator and researcher specializing in Tourism Studies. With a blend of academic rigor, practical experience, and a passion for research, I am eager to contribute to the academic community and inspire the next generation of students.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Thesis Supervisor and Guest Lecturer

FERRANDI
Paris
11.2024 - Current
  • Serving as a thesis supervisor for master’s students in Hospitality Management.
  • Teaching research-related courses, and guiding students in structuring their research.
  • Providing constructive and timely feedback on thesis documents.
  • Ensuring research quality by upholding the academic and ethical standards of the institution.

Founder and Moderator

Tourism Research Group (LinkedIn)
Online
11.2024 - Current
  • Establishing an academic community for tourism researchers to share insights.
  • Disseminating knowledge on emerging trends, methodologies, and publications.
  • Engaging scholars in academic discussions and collaborative exchanges.
  • Sharing insights and key implications from relevant articles, conference opportunities, and academic resources.

Thesis Advisor

Mohaghegh Ardebili University
Ardabil
10.2024 - Current
  • Providing guidance on research design and methodology.
  • Reviewing and offering constructive feedback on research work.
  • Addressing the challenges that students may encounter during their research.

Member of the Education and Research Committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)
Remote
04.2024 - Current
  • Collaborating actively with members, and other committees, to advance the network's goals.
  • Contributing to the planning and organization of specialized webinars and workshops aimed at enhancing the quality of education and research in tourism-related fields.

Founder

TourismTube
Online
02.2023 - Current
  • Establishing and managing social accounts dedicated to tourism research, and providing content in Persian.
  • Creating and curating content aimed at educating and informing the audience on various aspects of tourism.
  • Mentoring students and young researchers in conducting tourism-related research.

Writer

Gilgamesh Heritage and Tourism Magazine
Remote
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Developed insightful articles addressing the interests of a Persian-language audience in the tourism sector.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on assigned topics to ensure content accuracy.

Adjunct Lecturer

Mohaghegh Ardebili University
Ardabil
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Instructed tourism courses to undergraduate students.
  • Developed comprehensive online course materials to enhance student engagement
  • Developing assessments to enhance student learning

Instructor

Different Tourism Training Institutes
09.2012 - 07.2015
  • Conducted training sessions for tourist guide courses, providing necessary skills and knowledge.
  • Conducted courses on tourism planning, economy, and cultural heritage.
  • Facilitated educational sessions about cultural heritage for young audiences.
  • Collaborated with organizations to deliver structured workshops.

French-Speaking Tour Guide (Licensed Tour Guide)

Pardisan Travel Agency
Tehran
03.2015 - 05.2015
  • Presented detailed, site-specific information with clarity to maximize audience engagement in French.

Education

Ph.D. - Geography

Grenoble Alpes University
Grenoble, France
06-2025

Master in Tourism, Innovation And Transition -

Grenoble Alpes University
Grenoble, France
07-2018

Master in Tourism Management -

Allameh Tabatabai University
Tehran, Iran
08-2014

Bachelor in Tourism Management -

Allameh Tabatabai University
Tehran, Iran
08-2012

Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Strong detail orientation
  • Adaptable
  • Content development
  • Teamwork
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Research design and analysis
  • Mentorship

Languages

Persian
First Language
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Affiliations

Served as a reviewer for the journals such as:

  • Leisure Sciences
  • Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights
  • World Development Sustainability
  • Tourism Planning and Development
  • Journal of Urban Management
  • Journal of Tourismology
  • Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
  • International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration
  • Journal of Ecotourism
  • International Journal of Tourism, Culture & Spirituality
  • Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies
  • Journal of Tourism and Development
  • Journal of Islamic Marketing
  • Smart Tourism
  • Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism
  • Cogent Social Sciences
  • Geo-Spatial Information Science
  • Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism

Certification

  • Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement, LinkedIn, 2024
  • Moving Your Class Online Quickly and Efficiently, LinkedIn,2024
  • Brain-Based Elearning Design, LinkedIn, 2024
  • Teaching with Technology, LinkedIn, 2024
  • Stewarding Destinations into a Meaningful Future, Tourism Cares, 2024
  • Building and Managing Effective Partnerships in Ecotourism, IUCN Academy, 2024
  • Academic Research in Travel and Tourism: Recent Trends and Future Directions, Amity University, 2021
  • Emergent Pedagogy and Contemporary Research Methods in Travel and Tourism, Amity University, 2022

References

  • Philippe Bourdeau, Emeritus Professor, Grenoble Alpes University, France, philippe.bourdeau@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
  • Zahed Ghaderi, Assistant Professor, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, z.ghaderi@squ.edu.om

Timeline

Thesis Supervisor and Guest Lecturer

FERRANDI
11.2024 - Current

Founder and Moderator

Tourism Research Group (LinkedIn)
11.2024 - Current

Thesis Advisor

Mohaghegh Ardebili University
10.2024 - Current

Member of the Education and Research Committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)
04.2024 - Current

Founder

TourismTube
02.2023 - Current

Adjunct Lecturer

Mohaghegh Ardebili University
02.2021 - 10.2022

Writer

Gilgamesh Heritage and Tourism Magazine
01.2017 - 01.2023

French-Speaking Tour Guide (Licensed Tour Guide)

Pardisan Travel Agency
03.2015 - 05.2015

Instructor

Different Tourism Training Institutes
09.2012 - 07.2015

Ph.D. - Geography

Grenoble Alpes University

Master in Tourism, Innovation And Transition -

Grenoble Alpes University

Master in Tourism Management -

Allameh Tabatabai University

Bachelor in Tourism Management -

Allameh Tabatabai University
Sarasadat Makian