PhD Student at Student,China
Salman Khan is a highly motivated researcher and graduate in Management Science, with a robust academic background and a keen interest in interdisciplinary fields such as tourism, digital innovation, e-health, and economics. He graduated from Hefei University of Technology, China, with a Master’s degree in Management Science. Salman has worked extensively in research labs focusing on mobile tourism, sustainable tourism, and digital health, with a vision to contribute meaningfully to his field through innovative and impactful research. 🚀
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Education🎓
- Master in Management Science and Engineering, Hefei University of Technology (HFUT), Anhui, China (2016–2020). Salman’s thesis on mobile tourism shopping adoption and customer satisfaction integrated frameworks such as the Innovation Diffusion Theory (IDT) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), with a focus on sustainability. 🎓
- MSc in Economics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Islamabad, Pakistan (2013–2015). His project examined the impact of trade openness on Pakistan’s economic growth. 📈
- Bachelor in Commerce, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, Pakistan (2011–2013). 🏫
Professional Experience🔬
Salman Khan has had a diverse academic and research experience. At Hefei University of Technology, he worked on cutting-edge projects in mobile tourism, sustainable tourism, and the adoption of electronic health technologies. His role in research labs has equipped him with the ability to analyze complex data and synthesize valuable insights. His professional journey reflects his dedication to academic excellence and applied research.
Awards and Honors🏆
Salman has been awarded the Chinese Government Scholarship (2015), which facilitated his post-graduate studies at Hefei University of Technology. He also secured a high score of 71% in the National Testing Service (2013) for his undergraduate scholarship application.
Research Interests📊
Salman’s primary research interests span multiple disciplines, focusing on tourism and hospitality, digital health, knowledge management, artificial intelligence, m-commerce, digital marketing, digital innovation, and human resource management. His work emphasizes the intersection of technology and customer satisfaction, economic growth, and sustainability. 🌐📊
Upcoming Projects💡
- Mobile Wallet Usage in Hospitality Industry: Exploring mobile wallet adoption through an extended mobile technology acceptance model (under review at Cornell Hospitality Quarterly). 💳
- Blockchain Technology Adoption in Supply Chain Management: Investigating how blockchain can optimize supply chain management in Pakistan (submitted to SAGE Open). 🔗
- Mobile Payment Adoption in Pakistan: A deeper look into consumer behavior and factors influencing mobile payment systems in Pakistan (major review at Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management).
Publications
- “Assessing the Adoption of e-Health Technology in a Developing Country: An Extension of the UTAUT Model.” American Journal of Economics and Energy Research. [DOI: 10.15666/aeer/1704_833383503]
Cited by: 34 articles.
- “Understanding Mobile Tourist Shopping in Pakistan: An Integrating Framework of Innovation Diffusion Theory and Technology Acceptance Model.” International Journal of Tourism Research. [DOI: 10.1155/2019/1490617]
Cited by: 29 articles.
- “Residents’ Satisfaction with Sustainable Tourism: The Moderating Role of Environmental Awareness.” Tourism Review. [DOI: 10.1108/TRC-04-2022-0007]
Cited by: 15 articles.