Conference Paper: Balancing Automation and Human Interaction in Hospitality: The role of leadership in the age of AI
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DR SUNIKA NAZ
PhD, IMBA, MSc, BSc
24C Putney High street, SW15 1SL, London, UK.About
As an accomplished PhD Supervisor, Module Leader, and Lecturer with a strong academic foundation, I am committed to cultivating a dynamic, supportive, and enriching learning environment. Guided by a dedication to curriculum development, student empowerment, and academic leadership, I consistently strive to uphold the highest standards of educational excellence. My passion for research and innovation paired with a proven record of fostering student growth and contributing to program success enables me to add meaningful value to institutional objectives. I remain deeply enthusiastic about applying my expertise to further advance quality education and holistic student development.
Work
Greater Manchester, England, UK
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Summary
Providing expert academic guidance and mentorship to a significant cohort of PhD research students in Islamic Finance.
Highlights
Supervising a diverse group of 12 PhD research students, guiding them through their doctoral studies from proposal to thesis completion.
Providing specialized supervision to PhD students from the Centre of Islamic Finance, contributing to advanced research in a niche academic field.
Mentoring and supported PhD candidates, ensuring adherence to academic rigor, research methodologies, and timely progress towards their degrees.
London, England, UK
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Summary
Delivered a wide range of business management modules to level 4-level 6 students, actively contributing to academic development and student assessment.
Highlights
Delivering lectures in the Module of Finance, marketing, Fintech & Blockchain, Technology & Innovation, , Project Management, Business StartuP, Digital skills and professional developemnt, Digital and Social Media Marketing
Actively participated in Continuous Professional Development (CDP) and Personal Development Planning (PDP) training, enhancing pedagogical techniques and subject matter expertise.
Managed comprehensive grading processes and provided detailed summative and formative feedback, providing categorical marking, ensuring fair and constructive assessment for students.
Contributed as an active member of the research and development team, collaborating with journal writing and publications, supporting academic innovation and curriculum enhancement initiatives.
London, England, UK
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Summary
Lead several core HND modules, contributing in decision making , Designing & leading multiple workshop and delivered lectures across multiple business related modules, ensuring student retention and engagement through flip learning method.
Highlights
Spearheaded module leadership for Finance, HRM, Business Environment (BE), Business Law and Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) for Level 4 and 5 HND students, ensuring curriculum alignment and effective learning outcomes.
Delivered engaging lectures across diverse subjects including Marketing, HRM, BE, PSCM, and Business Law, catering to a broad student cohort.
Provided constructive formative and summative feedback, enhancing student retention and academic performance across all modules.
London, England, UK
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Summary
Delivered foundational business and project management lectures to undergraduate students, supporting their early academic development.
Highlights
Delivered engaging lectures for Level 4 and 5 students, covering core business concepts and fostering critical thinking skills.
Provided specialized instruction in Project Management, equipping students with essential knowledge and practical methodologies for successful project execution.
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Urdu
Skills
Academic Leadership
Module Leadership, Curriculum Design, Program Management, Academic Strategy.
Teaching & Mentoring
Lecturing, Student Engagement, Formative Feedback, Summative Feedback, Mentoring Workshops, Personal Academic Tutoring (PAT), Student Retention.
Research & Supervision
PhD Supervision, Research Development, Academic Research, Dissertation Guidance.
Subject Matter Expertise
Business, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management (HRM), Project Management (PM), Business Law (BL), Technology & Innovation, Financial & Business Context, Decision Making.
Academic Operations
Grading, Categorical Marking, Curriculum Delivery, Professional Development.
Journal Publication
From Innovation to Impact: Designing and Assessing Educational Technologies in Higher Education (HE) (Under Review by IAFOR).
Summary
Under Review by IAFOR