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KOREAN
Faculty
Prof. Choe Dae woo
(Department Chair)
Dr. Saul Serna
Dr. Nadezda (Nadia) Sorokina
Dr. Alaa Abukhalifeh
Prof. Minjoo-Leutwiler-Lee
Dr. Eka Diraksa Putra
Dr. Bipithalal Balakrishnan Nair
Dr. Raweewan Proyrungroj
Prof. Zhao Sophie Ywe
Prof. Thomas Pratt
Dr. Jellna Chung
Faculty Information
Prof. Choe Dae woo
- Email:
- chou@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9747
- Office:
- W19, #204
Education Experience
- Gyeongbuk National University, Daegu, Korea
- Completion of Doctoral courses in Accounting
- MBA in Accounting - Korea University, Seoul, Korea
- MBA in Marketing - California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California, U.S.A
- B.S. in Hotel Restaurants Management
Work Experience
- Managing Director , Gyeongju Hilton, Gyeongju, Korea
- Director of Sales Marketing, Hanoi Daewoo Hotel , Hanoi, Vietnam
- Manager of Overseas Hotel Opening Team, Daewoo Development Co., Ltd.
- Hilton International Seoul, Seoul, Korea
- Convention Manager
- Training Manager - Hyatt International
- Korean Restaurant Manager of the Hyatt Cheju, Cheju Island, Korea
- Coffee Shop Assistant Manager, Broadway Plaza Hyatt Los Angeles, L.A, U.S.A.
Faculty Information
Prof. Minjoo Leutwiler Lee
- Email:
- MJLLeutwiler@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9348
- Office:
- W19, #202
Professor Leutwiler-Lee studied Hospitality Management at the Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne (Switzerland), and holds a Master’s degree in Major Programme Management with distinction from Oxford University, Said Business School (U.K.). Professor Leutwiler-Lee had senior management responsibilities at international luxury hotels such as The Four Seasons Hotels in New York and San Diego, The Langham Hotel in London, Sofitel London St. James, The Landmark in London.
Faculty Information
Dr. Nadezda (Nadia) Sorokina
- Email:
- nadia_sorokina@sis.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9156
- Office:
- W19, #209
Education Experience
- PhD in Business Studies, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, 2013
- MSc in International Travel and Tourism Management, Oxford School of Hospitality Mangement, Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom, 2006
- Postgrad Diploma in International Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Management Institute, Switzerland, 2004
- BA in English Philology, Humanities, Daugavpils University, Lativa, 2004
- Professional Qualification in Foreign Language (English, Swedish), Teacher and Translator, Humanities, Daugavpils University, Latvia, 2004
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Woosong University, South Korea, 2017 - Present
- Visiting Professor, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea, 2 years
- Visiting Lecturer, Regent International College, Thailand, 1 year
- Visiting Lecturer, Kasetsart University, Thailand, 2 years
- Translator and Editor, Mahidol University of Liberal Arts, Thailand, 3 years
- Translator and Editor, Horizon Thailand, Thailand, 3 years
- Visting Lecturer, Bangkok University, Thailand, 3 years
- Lecturer, Mahidol University International College, Thailand, 4 years
- Business Studies and Economics Tutor, Oxford Tutorial College, UK, 2 years
- Assistant Teacher, Oxford Brooks University, UK, 4 years
- Business Studies and Economics Tutor, Greene's Tutorial College, UK, 4 years
Faculty Information
Prof. Zhao Sophie Ywe
- Email:
- Culinaryinternswoosong@gmail.com
- Phone:
- +82 42-629-6801
- Office:
- W19, 217
Education Experience
- BA in French Language BFSU Beijing China 1986
Work Experience
- CITS China International Travel Service, China 9 years
- Marriott Kamala BAY Phuket, Thailand 2 years
- Chong Kong Travel Seychelles 3 years
Eka Diraksa Putra
Dr. Eka Diraksa Putra
- Email:
- ekadputra@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9965
- Office:
- W19, #205
Education Experienced
- Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, Department of Food Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA, 2016
- MBA in General Business Administration, Robert W. Plaster School of Business, Columbia College, Columbia, MO, USA, 2009
- BS in Financial Management, Department of Economics and Business, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia, 2005
- AS in Marketing Management, Department of Economics and Business, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia, 2002
Work Experience
- Woosong University, Republic of Korea, Assistant Professor, 2019 - Present
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong, Assistant Professor, 4 years
- University of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri, USA, Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, 6years
Thomas Pratt
Prof. Thomas Pratt
- Email:
- Thomas.pratt@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-625-6922
- Office:
- W19, #211
Work Experience
- Chef/Lecturer at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. As a PhD student, Professor Pratt lectured in multiple undergraduate classes. In addition, Professor Pratt completed his faculty certification through the University of South Carolina’s Center for Teaching Excellence.
- Banquet Manager at the Embassy Suites North Charleston Airport Convention Center in Charleston, SC. While serving in this position, Professor Pratt managed the operations of the largest convention center in the state of South Carolina and one of the largest in the Southeast region of the United States.
- Managing Director of Quarters One, The President’s House at The Citadel Military College, in Charleston, SC. While in this position, Thomas oversaw all events held at Quarters One and also assisted with any events related to the President of the College.
- General Manager of the Charleston Harbor Fish House, the flagship restaurant of Charleston Harbor Resorts. As the General Manager, Professor Pratt was responsible for the operations of a seven million dollar facility that housed two restaurants, three bars and multiple event spaces, as well as a retail store.
- Contract Manager and Consultant primarily through Hospitality Staff in Charleston, SC. In this position, Professor Pratt supervised the front of house for numerous extravagant and exclusive events including fund raisers, weddings and balls throughout the Southeastern United States.
- General Manager of the Original Waterfront Crab Shack, Fort Walton Beach, FL. As the General Manager of the Crab Shack Professor Pratt managed both a restaurant and a 300 slip marina along Florida’s famous Emerald Coast.
Faculty Information
Dr. Bipithalal Balakrishnan Nair
- Email:
- Bipi.nair@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-4711
- Office:
- W19 Room 216
Education Experience
- PhD in Tourism Management, Business School, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, 2019
- MSc in International Tourism Management, Business Management Research Institute (BMRI), University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, 2012
- MSc in Food Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, 2007
- BSc in Food Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, 2004
Work Experience
- Lecturer, CRIC-Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Lecturer, INTO University Partnerships, London, United Kingdom
- Assistant Lecturer, University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
- Food safety officer and technical administrator, Oruna Nutritional Ingredients,United Kingdom
- Food safety officer, Foodtec UK , United Kingdom
- Quality control and training officer, Casino group of hotels, India
Faculty Information
Dr. Raweewan Proyrungroj
- Email:
- Raweewan_pr@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9179
- Office:
- W16, #401
Education Experience
- Doctor of Philosophy (Tourism Management), the Institute of Tourism Research, University of Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom, 2013
- Master 2 en Management du Tourisme & Hôtellerie Internationale, UFR Sport, Tourisme, Hôtellerie Internationale, Université de Perpignan Via Domitia, Perpignan, France, 2006
- Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA.) in International Hotel Management (Master de Management du Tourisme-Specialité: Hôtellerie Internationale), Institut Vatel, Nîmes, France, 2006
- Master of Business Administration International, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia, 1998
- Bachelor of Arts in Tourism (First Class Honours), Faculty of Humanities, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, 1995
Work Experience
- Mahidol University, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Lecturer
- Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, the Graduate School and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vice Dean for the Academic Affairs of the Graduate School and Chair of the Master of Arts in Tourism and Hospitality Management Program
- Mahidol University, International College, Lecturer.
- Burapha University, Hotel and Tourism Management Department, Lecturer
- Dusit Thani College, Tourism Management Department, Lecturer
- Best Western Hotel Le Galice, Assistant Executive Housekeeper (Management Trainee)
- Christian University of Thailand, Hotel and Tourism Management Department, Lecturer
Faculty Information
Dr. Jellna Chung
- Email:
- jnchung@wsu.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-4705
- Office:
- W16, #401
Education Experience
- Ph.D in Hotel Management, College of Hotel and Tourism Management (Global Track)
Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea, 2020 - M.S in Hospitality Business Management, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA, 2011
- B.A in Accounting and Management, Carthage College, Wisconsin, USA, 2008
Work Experience
- Instructor, College of Hotel and Tourism Management, Kyung Hee University, Republic of Korea
- Assistant Manager, Ambassador – Accor Hotel Group Headquarter, Marketing & Communication Team
- Secretary-General, People and Global Business Association (P&GBA)
- Manuscript Editor, Global Business and Finance Review (GBFR), Indexed in SCOPUS, KCI, etc.
- Conference Organizing Director, World Conference of Business and Management (WCBM)
Faculty Information
Dr. Saul Serna
- Email:
- ssaul@sis.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-9210
- Office:
- W19, 216
Education Experience
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Kangwon National University, South Korea, 2018/li>
- MA in Studies on the United States of America, (Magna Cum Laude) Universidad de las Américas-Puebla, México, 2010/li>
- BA in Communication Sciences, Organizational Communications and Public Relations, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. México, /li>
- Certificate Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM-CEPE), México, 2020
Work Experience
- Assistant professor and International Relations, Woosong University, South Korea, 2018 - present
- Adjunct Lecturer. Hallym University, College of International Studies, South Korea, 2 years
- Teacher volunteer, Seoul Youth Center for Cultural Exchange (MIZY Center), South Korea, 4 years
- High school teacher, Instituto Juárez-Lincoln, México, 2 years
- Research Assistant, El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, México, 1 year
Faculty Information
Dr. Alaa Abukhalifeh
- Email:
- alaa.abukhalifeh@sis.ac.kr
- Phone:
- +82 42-630-6148
- Office:
- W19, 209
Education Experience
- Ph.D., Hotel Management (Food & Beverage Service and Restaurant Management), School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains, Malaysia, 2015
- Master in Tourism and Hotel Management, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Yarmouk University, Jordan, 2010
- Bachelor of Hotel Management, Ammon Applied University, College of Hospitality and Tourism Education, Jordan, 2007
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, Sol International Hotel Management (SIHOM), Sol International School, Woosong University, 2018~present
- Senior lecturer / Assistant Professor Management and Science University, Malaysia, 3 years
- Research Coordinator, Management and Science University, School of Hospitality and Creative Arts, 3 years
- Graduate Research Assistant Sustainable Tourism Research Cluster, Universiti Sains, Malaysia, 5 years
