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Sarasadat MAKIAN

Summary

Sara is a postdoctoral researcher at the Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic. She holds a PhD in Geography from Grenoble Alpes University, France, and specializes in tourism studies. Her research interests focus on destination planning, tourism development, sustainability, and tourism governance, with particular expertise in tourism futures and foresight to support resilient and adaptive destination systems. Author of peer-reviewed publications in leading journals with research that advances understanding of tourism and hospitality through qualitative and cross-cultural approaches. Experienced in research design, mentorship, and collaborative projects, and actively engaged in international scholarly networks that foster cross-border cooperation. I aim to inspire and inform the tourism community and the public about tourism development, transformation opportunities, and challenges.

Professional experiences

Postdoctoral researcher

Czech Technical University in Prague

Since 2. february 2026

Funded postdoctoral position at Masaryk Institute of Advanced Studies Project: Innovation in Services with an Emphasis on the Impact of Modern Technologies on the Tourism Economy and Regional Development Senior supervisor: Professor Lucie plzáková

Guest lecturer

FERRANDI Paris - Campus de Rennes

From November 2025 to February 2026

Teaching master’s students in hospitality management how to write a master’s thesis in 24 hours November 2025 and February 2026

Guest lecturer

Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik

Since 2. november 2025

Master of Science in Tourism Futures Studies Serving as the second lecturer for the Course: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Tourism Futures (Nov 2025) Sessions taught: Session 1 – Geographical Approaches to Tourism Futures: Space, place, and the changing geographies of tourism in a transforming world Session 2 – Cultural Approaches to Tourism Futures: Intercultural differences and identities shaping the future of tourism Session 3 – Foresight Schools and Types Applicable to Tourism: Shaping tourism futures through diverse foresight approaches Serving as the main lecturer for the course "Understanding Futures through Art, Literature, Media & History" (May 2026) Serving as the second lecturer for the course " Exponential Technologies" (June 2026)

Guest lecturer

Hochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Informatik

Since 2. november 2025

Master of Science in Tourism Futures Studies Serving as the second lecturer for the Course: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Tourism Futures (Nov 2025) Sessions taught: Session 1 – Geographical Approaches to Tourism Futures: Space, place, and the changing geographies of tourism in a transforming world Session 2 – Cultural Approaches to Tourism Futures: Intercultural differences and identities shaping the future of tourism Session 3 – Foresight Schools and Types Applicable to Tourism: Shaping tourism futures through diverse foresight approaches Serving as the main lecturer for the course "Understanding Futures through Art, Literature, Media & History" (May 2026) Serving as the second lecturer for the course " Exponential Technologies" (June 2026)

Instructor

ReachSci

Since 2. october 2025

Trainer for Tourism Mini-PhD programme (Oct 2025- Nov 2025) Teaching research skills for academic publication and Qualitative data analysis

Associate editor

Interdisciplinary journal of Management Studies

Since 2. july 2025

Associate Editor in tourism, indexed in Scopus (Q3)

Editorial board member

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Issues

Since 2. july 2025

Collaborating as Field Editor https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/johti/board

Coordinator-mentor

YouCanToo Community

Since 2. july 2025

Mentorship Network for Women in Social Sciences

Associate member (researcher)

Laboratoire PACTE

Since 2. june 2025

Engaging in scientific collaboration https://www.pacte-grenoble.fr/fr/membres-et-membres-associees/membres-associees

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.

Guest lecturer

FERRANDI Paris

Since 2. february 2025

Teaching qualitative research to Master students, including sampling methods, data collection methods, data analysis methods, and so on. Teaching literature review. Teaching course on Research Report: Introduction to Research Report/ Defining Research Questions/ Literature Review/ Conceptual Framework & Methodology/ Data Collection (Focus on Qualitative Research) Teaching 12-hour courses how to write a master thesis

Thesis supervisor

FERRANDI Paris

Since 2. november 2024

Supervision of Master’s theses in Hospitality Management Co-Jury

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.

Member of the education and research committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)

From April 2024 to June 2025

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.

Member of the education and research committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)

From April 2024 to June 2025

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.

Member of the education and research committee

Farsi Tourism Professional Network (SHEGARF)

From April 2024 to June 2025

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

Scientific advisory board member

Journal of Tourism and Development

From March 2023 to February 2025

Scientific advisory board member

Journal of Tourism and Development

From March 2023 to February 2025

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

Editorial advisory board member

Journal of Tourism Futures

Since 2. march 2022

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 in tourism and hospitality fields

Peer reviewer

Academic Journals

Since 2. january 2022

Carry out peer reviews for various journals in tourism and hospitality fields

Peer reviewer

Academic Journals

Since 2. january 2022

Carry out peer reviews for various journals in tourism and hospitality fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rahbalad

From January 2019 to January 2020

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

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 January 2023

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

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.

Tourism content writer and translator

Gilgamesh Heritage & Tourism Magazine

From January 2017 to January 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Tourism lecturer

Horizan / International Institute for Tourism Training

From August 2015 to September 2015

It is an international institution specializing in tourism and hospitality

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 January 2015

Tourist guide in Iran for French speaking tourists

Degree

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

Languages

Anglais - Courant

Français - Courant

Persan - Langue maternelle

Espagnol - Notion

Skills

Student Engagement
Course Creation
Higher Education
Supervisory Skills
Academic Advising
Design Research
Mentoring
Research Integrity
Scientific Publishing
Research Methods
Academic Research
Training Course Development
Tourism
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
research
Public Relations
Microsoft Word
Customer service
Hospitality
Leadership
Management
French
Microsoft PowerPoint
Proofreading
Editing
Academic Writing
Data Analysis
Educational Technology
E-Learning
Presentation Skills
public speaking
E-Learning Development