Dr. Kareem M. Selem | Media and culture |Best Researcher Award
Dr. Kareem M. Selem , Suez canal university ,Egypt
š Education:
Embarking on a remarkable academic journey, I have traversed the realms of hospitality education, culminating in a stellar achievement. šØ From October 2010 to May 2014, I pursued my undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels at Suez Canal University in Ismailia, Egypt, with a remarkable 87.17%, marking an Excellent with honor. š This laid the foundation for my continuous pursuit of excellence.
Building upon my undergraduate success, I delved deeper into the intricacies of hotel management, completing my Master’s degree from October 2016 to October 2019. My MSc thesis focused on the critical aspect of occupational health and safety measures for staff in the food and beverage department, applying global standards such as “ISO 45001-2018” to ensure stringent measures for employee well-being. The degree obtained was Excellent, accompanied by a recommendation to publish the thesis at the level of Egyptian and Arab universities.
My academic voyage reached new heights from January 2020 to October 2022, as I undertook a Ph.D. in Hotel Management at the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Suez Canal University. The culmination of this journey was a groundbreaking thesis titled “The impact of creative destruction to achieve sustainable competitive advantage through augmented reality: Applied to some five-star hotels.” š The dissertation explored the fusion of business economics and emerging technology, particularly augmented reality, to attain competitive advantages resistant to imitation. The obtained Ph.D. degree was Excellent, with a commendation to publish the thesis at the Egyptian and Arab university levels.
This academic expedition has not only enriched my knowledge but also provided valuable insights into elevating the standards of the hospitality industry through innovative practices. š