Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam | Silent Interaction Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam | Silent Interaction Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam, BRAC Business School, Bangladesh

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in marketing, hospitality, and tourism. He is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing at BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh, where he has served since 2021. Dr. Islam earned his Ph.D. in Hotel and Hospitality Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2020 and holds a Master of Management in International Hospitality Management from Mahidol University, Thailand. With a strong background in academia and industry, he has held various teaching and administrative roles, including positions at the United Nations Development Program and the Government Hotel School, Ministry of Civil Aviation & Tourism, Bangladesh. His research focuses on marketing, service innovation, kinesics, and value co-creation, with a notable impact in the field, reflected in his ResearchGate score of 514, Scopus H-index of 9, and Google Scholar H-index of 10. Dr. Islam has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including the CAUTHE Best Paper Award (2023) and the Best Business Case Award (2023). His expertise extends to consumer behavior, brand management, and strategic marketing, making him a distinguished scholar and educator in his field.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 

Dr. Mohammad Shahidul Islam is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his academic excellence, extensive research contributions, and impactful work in marketing, hospitality, and tourism management.

🎓 Education

  • 🏨 Ph.D. in Hotel & Hospitality Management – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK (Aug 2020)

  • 🌏 MM in International Hospitality Management – Mahidol University, Thailand (Jan 2016)

  • 🌐 PGD in International Relations – University of Dhaka, Bangladesh (June 2012)

  • 📖 MA in English Language & Literature – University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (Sep 1998)

  • 📚 BA (Hons) in English Language & Literature – University of Chittagong, Bangladesh (Sep 1997)

💼 Work Experience

  • 👨‍🏫 Associate Professor of Marketing – BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Jan 2025 – Present)

  • 👨‍🏫 Assistant Professor of Marketing – BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Sep 2021 – Dec 2024)

  • 📚 Teacher of Consumer Behavior – School of Hotel and Tourism Management, HK PolyU (Sep 2016 – Sep 2019)

  • 📝 Examiner of Managing Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism – MOOC edX® (Jan 2019 – Sep 2019)

  • 🏛️ Manager [Ranked Associate Professor] – Communication, Culture & Heritage (Jan 2021 – Sep 2021)

  • 🏨 Sr. Faculty [Assistant Professor] of Hospitality Management (June 2012 – Sep 2016)

  • 🎓 Faculty [Lecturer] of Hospitality Management (Dec 2000 – June 2012) – UNDP & Govt. Hotel School, Bangladesh

🏆 Awards & Honors

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – 33rd CAUTHE Conference, Australia (Feb 2023)

  • 🏆 Best Business Case Award – 1st International Case Conference, BRAC University, Bangladesh (June 2023)

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – Academy for Global Business Advancement, Turkey (July 2022)

  • 🏅 Best Paper Award – 3rd International Conference on Business and Management, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Dec 2021)

  • 🏆 Highest GPA Award – Master of Management, Mahidol University, Thailand (Dec 2015)

  • 🎓 Fully-funded Graduate Scholarship – Royal Thai Government, Thailand (April 2014)

  • 🎓 Fully-funded Ph.D. Scholarship – HK PolyU, School of Hotel and Tourism Management, Hong Kong (Sep 2016)

Publication Top Notes:

Non-verbal communication in hospitality: At the intersection of religion and gender

 

 

Dr. José M Gamonales | Body movements | Best Researcher Award

Dr. José M Gamonales | Body movements | Best Researcher Award 

Dr. José M Gamonales, Universidad de Extremadura, Spain

José Martin Gamonales Puerto is a Spanish academic and researcher born on January 26, 1982, in Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain. He holds a prominent position as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Extremadura, specifically within the Department of Didactics of Corporal, Musical, and Plastic Expression at the Faculty of Sports Sciences in Cáceres. Since January 10, 2022, José has been contributing to research in the field under the Margarita Sala Postdoctoral Fellowship. His academic career includes a diverse range of roles, from serving as a Substitute Professor and Associate Professor at the University of Extremadura to holding positions as a Sports Monitor and Training Monitor with various organizations.

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Education

  • University of Extremadura
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    • Field of Study: [Please provide the field of study, e.g., Sports Science or Physical Education]
    • Dates: [Please provide the start and end dates of the degree]

Work Experience

Current Position:

  • University of Extremadura
    • Position: Postdoctoral Researcher (Margarita Sala)
    • Department: Didactics of Corporal, Musical, and Plastic Expression, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Cáceres
    • Start Date: January 10, 2022
    • Contract Type: Temporary Employment Contract
    • Work Schedule: Full-time

Previous Positions:

  1. Federation of Extremeña Hunting
    • Position: Training Monitor
    • Dates: January 24, 2022 – February 22, 2022
    • Responsibilities: Delivered training to primary education students under the PROADES “Caza y Naturaleza” program.
  2. Pebetero Services and Training, S.L.
    • Position: Sports Monitor
    • Dates: October 25, 2021 – January 9, 2022
    • Responsibilities: Managed and delivered sports training activities.
  3. University of Extremadura
    • Position: Substitute Professor
    • Dates: September 9, 2021 – January 9, 2022
    • Responsibilities: Taught courses in the Faculty of Education and Psychology.
  4. Federation of Extremeña Hunting
    • Position: Training Monitor
    • Dates: October 29, 2021
    • Responsibilities: Delivered training to primary education students.
  5. Federation of Extremeña Hunting
    • Position: Training Monitor
    • Dates: October 14, 2021 – October 22, 2021
    • Responsibilities: Provided educational sessions on hunting and nature conservation.

Publication top Notes:

 

Determinación de la productividad científica de la Revista Española Retos según indicadores bibliométricos: (2016-2024) (Determination of the scientific productivity of the Spanish Journal Retos according to bibliometric indicators: (2016-2024))

Ringol: deporte alternativo para las clases de Educación Física. Revisión sistemática de la literatura

Sports Performance Analysis of Wheelchair Basketball Players Considering Functional Classification

Celiaquía y rendimiento deportivo. Una revisión sistemática

Efecto de un programa de ejercicio aeróbico en pacientes sobrevivientes de cáncer (Effect of an aerobic exercise programme in cancer survivors)