Dr Mohd Romzee Ibrahim Email: [email protected] Self-Introduction Dr Mohd Romzee Ibrahim is the Academic Department Head of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts for UOW Malaysia KDU University College since 2014. As the Academic Department Head, Dr Romzee is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and enhancement of the UOW Malaysia KDU’s School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts academic programs and syllabuses. He led the development of various initiatives aimed at improving and enhancing academic delivery processes including designing and reviewing academic courses and he is also responsible for the development of postgraduate and research initiative. Dr Romzee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from De Montfort University, United Kingdom. He earned his postgraduate with Master in Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Doctorate (PhD) degree in Tourism Microfinance from Universiti Putra Malaysia. To this day, Dr Romzee continues to contribute towards his profession and interest through research publications and actively involved in various research projects, external advisory, consultancy and guest speaker on relevant skills related to the industry. His passion towards the community development in relation to the Tourism Industry is demonstrated through his continuous effort in nurturing students’ research interest and assisting the many undergraduate and post graduate students to attain excellent academic credentials. Research & Publications Year Title 2020 A Book Chapter in Economic Approaches in Responsible Tourism: The Islands and Coastal Experience. ‘Microfinancing of Rural Tourism SMEs for Poverty Alleviation’. Accepted for Publication in November 2019 Publisher: Binary University Press (2019) 2018 International Journal of Business and Society (IJBS) Q3: SJR 0.16. Scopus Index: ISSN: 1511-6670. Community Participation in Tourism Microenterprises among Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia Borrowers in Semporna, Malaysia. 2017 23rd ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) & Asia Japan Alumni International (ASJA) Conference & Symposium, Brunei Darussalam. Symposium on ASEAN-JAPAN Trade Opportunities – Tapping into the Halal Market. “Muslim Tourists’ Travel Patterns and Behaviour: Towards a Sustainable Halal Tourism Market” 2016 Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality & Tourism (APJIHT)Scopus Index: ISSN: 2289-1471 Q4: SJR 0.18 Developing Sustainable Community Based Tourism Enterprises Through Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia in Semporna, Sabah: Opportunities and Challenges.22nd ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) & Asia Japan Alumni International (ASJA) Conference & Symposium, Malaysia. Symposium on Trade, Tourism, and Technology, Malaysia. “ Exploring the Dimensions and Constructs of Islamic Tourism”.Multi-Dimensional Responsible Rural Tourism Capacity (RRTC) Framework for Sustainable Tourism (2016). Long-term Research Grant Scheme, (LRGS), Ministry of Higher Education, (MOHE), In collaboration with Taylors University, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University Sains Malaysia (USM) and University Technology Malaysia (UTM). 2015 Conference Proceeding of the International Conference on Natural Resources, Tourism and Services Management 2015: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. A Sustainable Community Based Tourism Enterprises Through Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia in Semporna, Sabah. 2013 Conference Proceeding of The International Forestry Graduate Students’ Conference, 2013, Universiti Putra Malaysia. An Evaluation on the Role of Microfinance Institutions as an Instrument for Poverty Reduction Strategy in Semporna, Sabah. 2012 Conference Proceedings of the 10th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (APaCHRIE) Conference, 2012, Manila, Philippine. Defining Islamic Tourism: A conceptual framework for developing a sustainable Islamic Tourism Model. 2010 – 2011 Conference Proceedings of the 9th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (APaCHRIE) Conference, June 2011, Hong Kong. Defining Islamic Tourism: A Conceptual Framework For Developing A Sustainable Islamic Tourism Model. A Book Chapter in “Tourisme, Patrimoine et Modialisation (Ed.).” Corsica University, France. L’Harmattan, Paris. Globalization, Culture, and Heritage Tourism: Asian Perspective; Tourism, Heritage, and Globalization. Publisher: L’Harmattan, France (2011); ISBN: 978-2-296-54098-9 Research Grant / Consultancy Project Research Grants 2000 – 2016 LONG-TERM RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (LRGS) JPT.S(BPKI)2000/09/01//015Jld.4(67) Amount: RM 9000,000 Title: Multi-Dimensional Responsible Rural Tourism Capacity (RRTC) Framework for Sustainable Tourism Role: Co-Author 2014 – 2016 University Putra Grant GP-IPS/2014/9438719 Amount: RM 15,000 Title: A Sustainable Community Based Tourism Participation Through Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia In Semporna, Sabah Role: Project Leader 2014 – 2016 EXPLORATORY RESEARCH GRANT SCHEME (ERGS) ERGS/1/2011/SS/KDU/02/1 Amount: RM 30,000 Title: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Islamic Tourism: Exploring the Dimensionalities and Constructs of Islamic Tourism Role: Project Leader Consultancy 2017 Abdullah, H., Ibrahim, M.R. (2017). Malaysian Outbound Travel Motivations and Behaviors. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Gan, W.S., Ibrahim, M.R. (2017). Customer Satisfaction on AirAsia E-ticketing S Services. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Sridaran, R.N., Ibrahim, M.R. (2017). Malaysian Youth Eating Habits and Behaviors. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Wong, S.T., Ibrahim, M.R. (2017). An Evaluation of Guests’ Satisfaction at De Eco Inn Bayu Perdana, Kuala Selangor. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2016 Kerimov, K., Ibrahim, M.R. (2016). User Perceptions on Public Transportation Services in Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Tan, B., Ibrahim, M.R. (2016). Attitudes towards Food Wastage among Food Handlers in Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Alobathani, K, Ibrahim, M.R. (2016). An Investigation on Backpacker Travelers Perception towards Hostel Services in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Soo, X.Y, Ibrahim, M.R. (2016). Customer Satisfaction towards Service Quality of Malaysia Airlines. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2015 Sheikh Said, S.O.A., Ibrahim, M.R. (2015). Travel Motivations and Preferences among Youth Travellers at Higher Learning Institutions in Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Khamisi, F., Ibrahim, M.R. (2015). An Investigation of Malaysian Muslim Travel Pattern Behavior. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2014 Zheng, M., Ibrahim, M.R. (2014). A Study on Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction Towards Budget Hotel in China. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Liang, Q., Ibrahim, M.R. (2014). The Impact of Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: A Case Study on Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant in Xinjiang, China. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Stedtfeld, H.S., Ibrahim, M.R. (2014). An Evaluation of Local Residents Perception on Tourism Development in Benoa Village, Bali, Indonesia. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2013 Tashpulatova, S., Ibrahim, M.R. (2013). An Evaluation of Service Quality Among Business Travelers: A Case of Istana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Someh, S.T., Ibrahim, M.R. (2013). Backpackers Travel Motivation and Satisfaction in Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Lau, J.Y., Ibrahim, M.R. (2013). An Examination on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Environmental Management System in Events Management. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Amal, Z., Ibrahim, M.R. (2013). An Evaluation of the Impact of Electronic Complain to Five-Stars Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2012 Li, Z., Ibrahim, M.R. (2012). Tourism Development Impact on Socio-Economic Condition of Local Community in Hainan Province, China. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Vu, L.H., Ibrahim, M.R. (2012). Service Quality and Tourist Satisfaction towards Hue Festival Using SERVPERF Model in Vietnam. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Hafeez, A., Ibrahim, M.R. (2012). Capacity Management in Resort Hotels: A Case of Paradise Island Resort and Spa, Maldives. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Adeshina, K.A., Ibrahim, M.R. (2012). A Case Study: Radius Hotel Front Office Service Quality in Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Lachheb, M., Ibrahim, M.R. (2012). Tourism Development in Dubai: A Retrospective. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. 2011 Moskaleva, E., Ibrahim, M.R. (2011). An Investigation of Staff Turnover Rates: A Case of Dorsett Regency, Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Loginova, M., Ibrahim, M.R. (2011). An Evaluation on Critical Success Factor for Off-Premise Catering Services by Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Thesis. Malaysia: KDU University College. Awards and Recognitions Invited Speaker for 23rd ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) & Asia Japan Alumni International (ASJA) Conference & Symposium, Brunei Darussalam (2017). Symposium on ASEAN-JAPAN Trade Opportunities – Tapping into the Halal Market.