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THEM Faculty


The vital component that elevates the Department of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management is its talented faculty. Students learn from world-class faculty members who are internationally renowned for their innovative research. 

Meet Your Faculty Members


Faculty Member Nasim Binesh, Ph.D., M.B.A

Nasim Binesh, Ph.D., M.B.A

Assistant Professor

(352) 294-1657Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Oscar (Hengxuan) Chi, Ph.D.

Oscar (Hengxuan) Chi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

(352) 294-1651Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., CHE

Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., CHE

Chair & Professor

(352) 294-1694Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Heather Gibson, Ph.D.

Heather Gibson, Ph.D.

Professor & Associate Director

(352) 294-1649Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Ron Gromoll

Ron Gromoll

Lecturer & Internship Coordinator

(352) 294-3064Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Jinwon Kim, Ph.D.

Jinwon Kim, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

(352) 294-1625Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Andrei Kirilenko, Ph.D.

Andrei Kirilenko, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Graduate Coordinator

(352) 294-1648Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Giulio Ronzoni, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Giulio Ronzoni, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Instructional Assistant Professor

(352) 294-1683Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Svetlana Stepchenkova, Ph.D.

Svetlana Stepchenkova, Ph.D.

Professor

(352) 294-1652Send EmailSee Bio
Faculty Member Yao-Chin Wang, Ph.D., M.B.A., CHIA

Yao-Chin Wang, Ph.D., M.B.A., CHIA

Assistant Professor

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Research

Our researchers are driving innovation and creativity to answer questions in the tourism, hospitality and events industries. The faculty of our department are award-winning teachers and researchers working with our graduate students to develop visionary insights and create opportunities to expand learning beyond the classroom. Through our EFTI White Papers and research publications, our researchers have a real-world impact, improving the industry and lives of our communities.