🎓 Education
Ph.D. (Health), Torrens University Australia (2023). M.Sc. (Tourism Research), Taylor’s University Malaysia (2015). Master of Counselling & Applied Psychotherapy, Jansen Newman Institute, Australia (2020). B.A. (Hons.) in International Tourism Management, Taylor’s University Malaysia & Université de Toulouse (2012). Completed 80+ mental health certifications (2020-2023)
💼 Experience
Senior Lecturer, BMIHMS, Torrens University Australia (2017–Present) Led hybrid teaching, curriculum innovation, and industry collaborations Supervised postgraduate programs and faculty operations. Psychotherapist & Counsellor, (2020–Present) Specializes in trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and pro bono tele-therapy. Event Management & Experience Designer, (2011–2016) Managed large-scale events with 70,000+ attendees and international clients. Subject Writer & Reviewer, (2018–2019) Developed tourism, hospitality, and sustainability curricula for multiple institutions
🏆 Awards & Honors
Teaching Merit Award (4 consecutive years) for student engagement. Leadership in Organizational Restructuring (2023) for postgraduate program excellence. Event Management Recognition for high-revenue music festivals ($3M ticket sales). Invitation to Author Textbooks for curriculum advancement. Industry Recognition & Incentives for international marketing and publication projects
🔍 Research Focus
Pedagogical Innovation – Enhancing engagement through hybrid teaching and experiential learning. Digital Health & Trauma Recovery – App-based support for mental health and stress disorders. Tourism & Identity – Psychological impacts of travel and self-discovery experiences. Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Bridging academia and industry for applied research. Sustainability & Hospitality – Integrating industry trends into curriculum design