Thao Luong

• Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology) - Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Japan)
• Master of Human Resource Management (Griffith Business School) - Griffith University (Australia)
• Graduate Certificate in Business (Griffith Business School) - Griffith University (Australia)
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing) - University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Human Resources Management

• Positive psychology
• Flow (psychology)
• Online Learning & Teaching
• Innovative HR practices
• Teacher Education
• Hospitality and Tourism Education

Book chapters

• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2021). Chapter 02. Knowledge and Learning. In E. Kim (Ed.), Topics on Creating Innovations for Graduate Students. Hakuei Publishing Company.
• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2021). Chapter 03. Flow and Creativity. In E. Kim (Ed.), Topics on Creating Innovations for Graduate Students. Hakuei Publishing Company.

Journal Publications

• Luong, T.-T., Huynh, V.-N., & Kim, E. (2022). A Hybrid Use of Soft Systems Methodology for Developing a Framework of Evidence-Based Teaching for Hospitality and Tourism Instructors in Vietnam. Systemic Practice and Action Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11213-022-09609-9
• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2022). A constructivism-based training course for hospitality and tourism instructors in Vietnam to improve their self-confidence in synchronous online teaching. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 19(3), 360-389. https://doi.org/10.1108/ITSE-04-2021-0070
• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2021). Teachers’ Training Course Using Synchronous Conferencing Tools for Hospitality and Tourism Education in Vietnam: A Constructivist Approach. International Journal of Information and Education Technology, 11(5), 229-234. https://doi.org/10.18178/ijiet.2021.11.5.1516

Journal Paper in Review

• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2022). A Model of Factors Enhancing Instructors' Innovative Behavior in Online Teaching: Evidence from Hospitality and Tourism Education in Vietnam. Teaching and Teacher Education.

Conference Presentations

• Luong, T.-T., & Kim, E. (2021). Teachers’ Training Course Using Synchronous Conferencing Tools for Hospitality and Tourism Education in Vietnam: A Constructivist Approach. International Conference on Education Technology and Computers, Hertfordshire, UK.
• Luong, T. T., & Kim, E. (2020). Innovations in Hospitality and Tourism Education in Vietnam: A Hypothetical Framework. The IAFOR International Conference on Education - IICEHawaii2020, Honolulu. https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2020.22

Project title: A model of factors enhancing instructors’ innovative behavior in online teaching: Evidence from hospitality and tourism education in Vietnam; Granted by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Nomi Shi, JP); Part of GRANT_NUMBER: KAKEN22K13754

Currently recruiting prospective HDR students

• Doctoral Research Fellowship (DRF), Awarded by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Nomi, Japan)
• Doctoral Research Fellowship (DRF), Awarded by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Nomi, Japan)
• Teacher of Distinction, Awarded in 4 consecutive years (2012-2015) by Vietnam-USA Society English Training Service Center (VUS)
• Griffith Award for Academic Excellence (Top 5% Students), Awarded by Griffith University (QLD, Australia) 

• Vice Principal, Saigontourist Hospitality College (Vietnam)
• Corporate Training, Saigontourist Group

• 2007-2008: Management Trainee (Sales), PepsiCo International
• 2008-2009: Management Trainee (Training & Development), Friesland Campina
• 2011-2012: HR Specialist, Department of Health HCMC (Vietnam)
• 2012-2015: Corporate T&D, Saigontourist Group
• 2016-2019: Vice Principle, Saigontourist Hospitality College
• 2019-2022: Doctoral Research Fellow, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Japan)
• 2023-present: Lecturer (Human Resources Management), RMIT University Vietnam