Ph.D. Student Directory
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management doctoral program in Hospitality Management prepares individuals for teaching and research-based careers in academia, as well as practitioner researchers and field consultants in hospitality and tourism enterprises.
Students graduate with the research skills, substantive knowledge, professional network and record of achievement–including academic publications and presentations–necessary for success as faculty at top universities, an industry leaders and policy-makers.
Qingxiang An
Department of Hospitality Services
anqingxiangucf@knights.ucf.edu
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Aarash Baktash
Department of Tourism, Events & Attractions
abaktash@knights.ucf.edu
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Yusi Cheng
Department of Hospitality Services
yusicheng@knights.ucf.edu
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Mahala Geronasso
Department of Hospitality Management
mgeronasso@knights.ucf.edu
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Ahmet Hacikara
Department of Hospitality Services
ahacikara@knights.ucf.edu
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Linh Ha Le
Department of Hospitality Services
linhle@knights.ucf.edu
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Jaewan Heo
Department of Hospitality Services
hjw@knights.ucf.edu
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Jongwon (John) Lee
Department of Hospitality Services
johnlee444@knights.ucf.edu
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Jianwen (Simon) Li
Department of Hospitality Services
Simonli@Knights.ucf.edu
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Bingna Lin
Department of Tourism, Events & Attractions
bingna.lin@knights.ucf.edu
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Marcos Madeiros
Department of Hospitality Services
medeiros@knights.ucf.edu
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Brianna Morman
Department of Hospitality Services
brimorman@knights.ucf.edu
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Jihye Park
Department of Tourism, Events and Attractions
jihye.park@knights.ucf.edu
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Zhenxian Piao
Department of Lodging & Restaurant Management
zhenxian.piao@knights.ucf.edu
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Riana Smith
Department of Lodging & Restaurant Management
Riana.madison@knights.ucf.edu
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Karen Tavares
Department of Tourism, Events & Attractions
karentavares@Knights.ucf.edu
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Juliana Tkatch
Department of Tourism, Events & Attractions
julianaRv@knights.ucf.edu
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Susan Varga
Department of Hospitality Services
susan.varga@knights.ucf.edu
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Aili Wu
Department of Hospitality Services
ailiwu121@knights.ucf.edu
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Yanyan Zheng
Department of Hospitality Services
yanyanzheng@knights.ucf.edu
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