His dedication to integrating mindfulness practices into the hospitality industry and academia has earned him recognition as one of the foremost scholars in this field.
GAINESVILLE, FL, September 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Yao-Chin Wang, PhD, has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Wang is an esteemed expert in tourism, hospitality and events management, currently serving as an assistant professor at the University of Florida since 2021, while also contributing as a member of UF Mindfulness. In this role, he is responsible for developing original scholarly research, applying for external grants, contributing to internal and external service tasks, mentoring graduate students, advising student research and teaching assigned courses. His dedication to integrating mindfulness practices into the hospitality industry and academia has earned him recognition as one of the foremost scholars in this field. Prior to his current position, Dr. Wang served as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas from 2017 to 2021. Before that, he held a similar role at Xiamen University in China from 2015 until 2017. His journey in academia has been marked by a commitment to enhancing the overall experience within the hospitality industry through mindfulness and positive psychology.
Laying the groundwork for Dr. Wang's professional endeavors was his impressive educational background. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from National Chung Cheng University in Taiwan in 2009, followed by a Master of Business Administration in human resources management from National Changhua University of Education in Taiwan, obtained in 2011. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in hospitality administration from Oklahoma State University in 2015. Throughout his career, Dr. Wang has been actively involved with various professional organizations. He has been a member of the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) since 2014 and a permanent member of the Eastern Taiwan Studies Association since 2024. His contributions extend beyond academia; he has served as a volunteer consultant on marketing activities for the Donghua Chan Meditation Association USA since 2020.
Dr. Wang has contributed to numerous scholarly publications and projects related to mindfulness, significantly impacting the field of hospitality and tourism academy. Notable ground-breaking works include "Travel for mindfulness through Zen retreat experience: A case study at Donghua Zen Temple (Donghua Chan Monastery)" published in Tourism Management, "Artificial intelligence-assisted mindfulness in tourism, hospitality, and events" published in the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, "Using YouTube meditation videos to boost mindfulness and occupational health during the COVID-19 pandemic" published in the International Journal of Stress Management, "Online hosts' storytelling strategies: A narrative analysis of mindfulness-themed Airbnb online experience" published in the Journal of Travel Research, "An AI approach to support student mental health: Case of developing an AI-powered web-platform with nature-based mindfulness" published in the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, and "Conversational AI chatbots as counselors for hospitality employees" published in the International Journal of Hospitality Management. He serves as a guest editor (co-guest editors: Drs. Muzaffer Uysal and Cynthia Deale) for a special issue titled "Mindfulness and Mental Health in Hospitality and Tourism Education and the Workplace" of the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education. He is also co-editing an upcoming book, "Personal and Institutional Transformation in Higher Education through Mindfulness," with co-editors Drs. Sabine Grunwald and Ana Puig, to be published in 2025 by Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Dr. Wang has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Dr. Wang has received multiple prestigious awards. These include being named one of the 100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality by the International Hospitality Institute in 2022 and the 2023 Notable Leaders by the Global Hospitality Magazine, and receiving the W. Bradford Wiley Memorial Best Research Paper of the Year Award by ICHRIE in 2019, Best Reviewer Award by ICHRIE in 2018, and Best Conference Paper Award by ICHRIE in 2017. He was also honored with the Best Reviewer of the Year Award from the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Cases in 2022, the Outstanding Reviewer Award by Cornell Hospitality Quarterly in 2021, and the Best Reviewer Award of 2020 by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Dr. Wang's achievements in teaching were recognized by the International Hospitality Institute, which listed him among the Global 25 Most Influential Educators in Hospitality in 2021.
Dr. Wang's expertise is further acknowledged through his extensive engagement as a speaker, having delivered over 30 invited presentations, lectures and keynote speeches. Notable appearances include his role as the conference keynote speaker on "Mindfulness Applications in Hospitality and Tourism" at Fu Jen Catholic University, as the top-line team meeting speaker on "Mindfulness and Technology in Hospitality: Insights and Opportunities for Hotel Revenue Management and Marketing" for Highgate and as the symposium keynote speaker on "Mindfulness in Hospitality and Tourism: Applications and Research Findings" for the 2024 UF Mindfulness Symposium.
Looking ahead, Dr. Wang aims to expand his efforts by collaborating with scholars from various fields to advance the applications of mindfulness within the hospitality and tourism industry. Additionally, he plans to continue contributing implications to managers within the industry to cultivate a more positive and mindful workplace environment for their employees. His profound aspiration is to unlock the potential of mindfulness to facilitate holistic recovery for those navigating challenges related to suffering.
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