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Sarasadat MAKIAN

Summary

Holding a PhD in Geography at Grenoble Alpes University, I am passionate about foresight and future studies on tourism. I hold a Master’s degree in Tourism, Innovation, and Transition and a Bachelor's and a Master's in Tourism Management. I aim to inspire and inform the tourism community and the public about tourism development, transformation opportunities, and challenges.

Professional experiences

Thesis supervisor

FERRANDI Paris

Since 2. november 2024

Supervising master's theses in Hospitality Management

Guest lecturer

FERRANDI Paris

From February 2025 to February 2025

Teaching qualitative research to Master students including sampling methods, data collection methods, data analysis methods, and so on.
Teaching literature review.

Founder

Tourism Research Group

Since 2. november 2024

Tourism Research Group is a Linkedin group.
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14547949/
This is a space for enthusiasts, researchers, students, and professionals in the tourism field to discuss and share insights on topics related to tourism, qualitative and quantitative studies, innovations, and challenges in this dynamic industry.

✨ Group Objectives:
1️⃣ Share the latest research, articles, and academic content in the field of tourism.
2️⃣ Introduce modern methods and tools for conducting qualitative and quantitative research.
3️⃣ Exchange ideas on contemporary tourism topics, from sustainability and ecotourism to destination management.
4️⃣ Build a network of researchers for collaboration on academic and research projects.

Thesis advisor

Mohaghegh Ardebili University

Since 2. october 2024

I am acting as a thesis advisor for master's students in Tourism Management.

Member of the education and research committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)

Since 2. april 2024

Shegarf is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-commercial and non-political institution that develops, advances and promotes scientific tourism and uses the knowledge and experience of specialists to contribute to the development of tourism at various levels and improve research and teaching subjects in tourism-related fields.

Scientific advisory board member

Journal of Tourism and Development

From March 2023 to February 2025

Founder

TourismTube

Since 2. february 2023

Tourismtube is a YouTube channel and an Instagram account for tourism research. The contents are in Persian.

Editorial advisory board member

Journal of Tourism Futures

Since 2. march 2022

Peer reviewer

Academic Journals

Since 2. january 2022

Carry out peer reviews for various journals, including :
Tourism Planning and Development
Leisure Sciences
Annals of Tourism Research Empirical Insights
Journal of Urban Management
Journal of Smart Tourism
Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism
Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Geo-Spatial Information Science
Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education
Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic Tourism
International Journal of Tourism, Culture and Spirituality
Cogent Social Sciences
Journal of Tourism and Development
Journal of Islamic Marketing
Journal of Ecotourism
Journal of Tourismology
Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development

Adjunct professor at public management and tourism department

Mohaghegh Ardebili University; Iran

From February 2021 to October 2022

Teaching for undergraduate students majoring in tourism: French language, Tourism related rules, and regulations, Business correspondence for the tourism industry, English for Tourism

Tourism content writer

Rahbalad

From January 2019 to January 2020

Rahbalad is a tourism and hotel industry news media in Iran.

Tourism content writer and translator

Gilgamesh Heritage & Tourism Magazine

From January 2017 to December 2023

GILGAMESH International, a quarterly magazine, published in English and Persian.

Scientific editor of tourism books

Mahkame Publishing company

From January 2016 to January 2018

Mahkameh Publications is a specialized publisher of tourism and hotel management books.

Employee at incoming tours department at travel agency

Keyhan Travel Agency

From December 2015 to March 2016

Keyhan Travel – founded in 2000; in Tehran, Iran – operates as a one-stop source travel agency, committed to providing the highest quality travel services to create the highest quality experience for our clients and to act responsibly towards the planet and people.

Freelance writer at travel online news database

"Donyaye Safar" Travel online news database

From November 2015 to May 2016

"Donyaye Safar" is a tourism news agency offering news about tourism , cultural Heritage, environment and transportation Iran and the World

Tourism lecturer

Horizan / International Institute for Tourism Training

From August 2015 to September 2015

It is an international institution specializing in tourism and hospitality

Senior employee at travel agency

China Beijing Zongqiao International Travel Ltd

From April 2015 to September 2015

It is a Chinese travel agency . They had a branch in Tehran, Iran for incoming tours from China to Iran.

Tourist guide

Travel agancy

From January 2015 to December 2015

Tourist guide in Iran for French speaking tourists

Tourism lecturer

"Seven climate tourism paradise" - Tourism and hospitality training school

From October 2014 to April 2015

One of the top educational institutions in the tourism sector in the historic city of Yazd in Iran

Tourism lecturer

Ulduz - Institute of Education of Tourism Management

From January 2011 to March 2015

Lecturer of tourism economy and tourism development planning courses

Degree

ED SHPT – DOCT. CEGEOG - GEOGRAPHIE – 2025 – Doctorat

Languages

Anglais - Courant

Français - Courant

Persan - Langue maternelle

Espagnol - Notion

Skills

Student Engagement
Course Creation
Writing
Higher Education
Supervisory Skills
Academic Advising
Design Research
Mentoring
Research Integrity
Scientific Publishing
Research Methods
Academic Research
Éducation
Training Course Development
Tourism
Organizing
Tour Marketing
Tour Operators
Tour Development
Content Development
Team Building
Pedagogical skills
Participatory Approaches
Organization Skills
Research Ethics
Academic Publishing
Peer Reviews
Publishing
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methodologies
Content Management
Social Media
Communication
Online Content Creation
Online Research
Team Leadership
Research Design
Time Management
Project management
Qualitative Research
Translation
French to English
English language skills
English to French
Teamwork
Team Management
Teaching
Tourism Management
Sustainable Tourism
Destination Marketing
Destination Branding
Heritage Tourism
Destination Management Services
Ecotourism
English
Microsoft Excel
Place Branding
Travel Management
research
Public Relations
Microsoft Word
Customer service
Hospitality
Leadership
Management
French
PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Proofreading
Editing
Academic Writing
Data Analysis
Educational Technology
E-Learning
Presentation Skills
public speaking
E-Learning Development