Résumé
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.
Expériences professionnelles
Postdoctoral researcher
Czech Technical University in Prague
Depuis le 02 février 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
De Novembre 2025 à Février 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
Depuis le 02 novembre 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
Depuis le 02 novembre 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
Depuis le 02 octobre 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
Depuis le 02 juillet 2025
Associate Editor in tourism, indexed in Scopus (Q3)
Editorial board member
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Issues
Depuis le 02 juillet 2025
Collaborating as Field Editor https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/johti/board
Coordinator-mentor
YouCanToo Community
Depuis le 02 juillet 2025
Mentorship Network for Women in Social Sciences
Associate member (researcher)
Laboratoire PACTE
Depuis le 02 juin 2025
Engaging in scientific collaboration https://www.pacte-grenoble.fr/fr/membres-et-membres-associees/membres-associees
Guest lecturer
FERRANDI Paris
De Février 2025 à Février 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
Depuis le 02 février 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
Depuis le 02 novembre 2024
Supervision of Master’s theses in Hospitality Management Co-Jury
Founder
Tourism Research Group
Depuis le 02 novembre 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
Depuis le 02 octobre 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)
Depuis le 02 avril 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)
De Avril 2024 à Juin 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)
De Avril 2024 à Juin 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)
De Avril 2024 à Juin 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
De Mars 2023 à Février 2025
Scientific advisory board member
Journal of Tourism and Development
De Mars 2023 à Février 2025
Scientific advisory board member
Journal of Tourism and Development
De Mars 2023 à Février 2025
Scientific advisory board member
Journal of Tourism and Development
De Mars 2023 à Février 2025
Founder
TourismTube
Depuis le 02 février 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
Depuis le 02 mars 2022
Editorial advisory board member
Journal of Tourism Futures
Depuis le 02 mars 2022
Editorial advisory board member
Journal of Tourism Futures
Depuis le 02 mars 2022
Peer reviewer
Academic Journals
Depuis le 02 janvier 2022
Carry out peer reviews for various journals in tourism and hospitality fields
Peer reviewer
Academic Journals
Depuis le 02 janvier 2022
Carry out peer reviews for various journals in tourism and hospitality fields
Peer reviewer
Academic Journals
Depuis le 02 janvier 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Février 2021 à Octobre 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
De Janvier 2019 à Janvier 2020
Rahbalad is a tourism and hotel industry news media in Iran.
Tourism content writer
Rahbalad
De Janvier 2019 à Janvier 2020
Rahbalad is a tourism and hotel industry news media in Iran.
Tourism content writer
Rahbalad
De Janvier 2019 à Janvier 2020
Rahbalad is a tourism and hotel industry news media in Iran.
Tourism content writer and translator
Gilgamesh Heritage & Tourism Magazine
De Janvier 2017 à Janvier 2023
GILGAMESH International, a quarterly magazine, published in English and Persian.
Tourism content writer and translator
Gilgamesh Heritage & Tourism Magazine
De Janvier 2017 à Décembre 2023
GILGAMESH International, a quarterly magazine, published in English and Persian.
Tourism content writer and translator
Gilgamesh Heritage & Tourism Magazine
De Janvier 2017 à Janvier 2023
GILGAMESH International, a quarterly magazine, published in English and Persian.
Scientific editor of tourism books
Mahkame Publishing company
De Janvier 2016 à Janvier 2018
Mahkameh Publications is a specialized publisher of tourism and hotel management books.
Scientific editor of tourism books
Mahkame Publishing company
De Janvier 2016 à Janvier 2018
Mahkameh Publications is a specialized publisher of tourism and hotel management books.
Scientific editor of tourism books
Mahkame Publishing company
De Janvier 2016 à Janvier 2018
Mahkameh Publications is a specialized publisher of tourism and hotel management books.
Employee at incoming tours department at travel agency
Keyhan Travel Agency
De Décembre 2015 à Mars 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
De Décembre 2015 à Mars 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
De Novembre 2015 à Mai 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
De Novembre 2015 à Mai 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
De Août 2015 à Septembre 2015
It is an international institution specializing in tourism and hospitality
Tourism lecturer
Horizan / International Institute for Tourism Training
De Août 2015 à Septembre 2015
It is an international institution specializing in tourism and hospitality
Tourism lecturer
Horizan / International Institute for Tourism Training
De Août 2015 à Septembre 2015
It is an international institution specializing in tourism and hospitality
Senior employee at travel agency
China Beijing Zongqiao International Travel Ltd
De Avril 2015 à Septembre 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
De Janvier 2015 à Janvier 2015
Tourist guide in Iran for French speaking tourists
Parcours officiels
Langues
Anglais - Courant
Français - Courant
Persan - Langue maternelle
Espagnol - Notions