Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS

Dr Thanam A/P Subramaniam


ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Programme Director- Bachelor of International Tourism Management , School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 01/09/2024 to present
  • Scientific Review Panel of the Ethics Committee of Taylors University, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 06/08/2023 to present
  • APEL.C Assessor, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 22/03/2023 to present
  • APEL.C Moderator, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University, 22/03/2023 to present
  • Assistant School Champion, Committee for Curriculum, Design, Assessment and Delivery (CDAD), School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events,(SHTE), Taylor's Unieversity, 03/01/2022 to present
  • External Examiner (Proposal Defense) For Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Management Programme, Cyberjaya University, 29/11/2024 to 29/11/2024
  • External Examiner (VIVA VOCE) For Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Management Programme, University of Cyberjaya, 04/04/2024 to 04/04/2024
  • Hub Leader - Social and Community Development , Sustainable Tourism Impact Lab, Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management Taylor s University, Lakeside Campus, 01/01/2023 to 31/12/2023
  • Stream Leader of Tourism, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 03/08/2020 to 31/12/2023
  • Advisor of PATA MTSC, School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, 03/08/2020 to 31/12/2023
  • External Examiner for Programme -Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing, International University of Malaya-Wales, 15/01/2022 to 15/01/2023
  • Associate Director- Community Engagement , Centre for Research and Innovation in Tourism (CRiT) Faculty of Social Sciences and Leisure Management Taylor s University, Lakeside Campus., 01/03/2022 to 31/12/2022
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Master of Economics, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Sarjanamuda Ekonomi Dengan Kepujian, UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA, Malaysia
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Adventure Tourism, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Sustainable Development in Hospitality and Tourism, Master Degree, Taylor's University (01/2023)
  • Tourism Integrated Project, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Leisure Attraction Management , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (01/2021)
  • Managerial Economics, Master Degree (03/2020)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (01/2020)
  • International Tourism Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (01/2020)
  • Tourism Economics, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Business of Tourism, Recreation and Events, Foundation, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Business of Tourism, Recreations and Events, Foundation , Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Marketng, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (02/2019)
  • Consumer Behaviour, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (03/2019)
  • Managing Services, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (06/2019)
  • Consumer Behaviour, Diploma, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (06/2017)
  • Business to Business Marketing, Bachelor Degree, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (10/2011)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book Chapter
2023
  • Samdin, Z., Abdullah, S.I.N.W., Subramaniam, T. (2023). Assessing the Community Participation in Ecotourism at Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, Malaysia. In: Samdin, Z., Kamaruddin, N., Razali, S.M. (eds) Tropical Forest Ecosystem Services in Improving Livelihoods For Local Communities. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3342-4_9
Article in Journals
2024
  • Cao,C., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M.L., Subramaniam, T., & Lulu, L. (2024) Do Residents Support Night Tourism in the Historic District? The Case of Wuhu Ancient City. Journal of China Tourism Research. DOI: 10.1080/19388160.2024.2331235 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Sincharoenkul, K., Kannan, S.K.& Subramaniam. The Influences of Hotel Characteristics on the Risk Impacts and Effectiveness of Crisis Management: A Case Study of Hotels in Phuket, Thailand. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zhenbin, W., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M., Subramaniam, T., & Hui, Z. (2024). Exploring the Formation of Behavioral Intention Toward Rural Tourism via Sensory Experience and Memorable Tourism Experiences, a Case Study in Henan, China. Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/1528008X.2024.2390493 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
     
  • Zhenbin, W., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., Subramaniam, T., Hui, Z. (2024). Mechanism of Regional Rural Tourism Development in China Based on Geographical Perspective. International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences. Vol. 13, No. 3. (ERA Indexed)
     
2023
  • Iqbal, A., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., Subramaniam, T., & Latiff, K. (2023). Insights into the Role of Community Participation as a Tool for Local Support: A Normative Model for Competitive and Sustainable Destination Development. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13(1), 807 – 816. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Pang, X., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M. L., & Subramaniam, T. (2023). Evaluation System of Tourism Endowment Destination Based on Tourism Endowment Index. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 13(4). 940 – 960. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Abdullah, S.I.N.W., Varun, S.G., Tat, F.K., Subramaniam, T. & Mustafa, A.A.M. (2023). Going Green: The Impact of Green Initiative Events on Environmental Practice Intentions. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management. Vol.18. No.8. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Murugasu@Murugesi, K., Subramaniam, T., Kunasekaran, P. & Perumar, R.K. (2023). Antecedents To Indigenous Community Participation Towards Developing A Framework For Sustainable Ecotourism Development In Royal Belum State Park, Malaysia. Global Tourism Conference 2023.
  • Kumar, J., Subramaniam, T. and Supina, S. (2023) “Review of Issues and Challenges Faced by Tourism Stakeholders in Malaysia Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic ”, e-Review of Tourism Research, 20(1), pp. 202–234. Available at: https://ertr-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/ertr/article/view/849 (Accessed: 10 September 2023). (SCOPUS-Indexed)
      
2022
  • Iqbal, A., Ramachandran, S., Siow. M.L., Subramaniam, T. & Syamsul Herman, M.A., 2022. Meaningful community participation for effective development of sustainable tourism: Bibliometric analysis towards a quintuple helix model. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. Vol.39. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Pang, X.X., Ramachandran, S., Siow, M.L. & Subramaniam, T. (2022). Comparative Analysis of International and Endowment Research in the Past 30 Years: Based on CiteSpace Knowledge Map. Journal of China Tourism Research. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Anh, L.T.P., Kunasekaran, P., Ragavan, N.A., Subramaniam, T., Thomas, T.K.(2022). Stakeholders' Participation Intention towards A Sustainable Destination Management System. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management. Vol 17. No 1. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2021
  • Zaiton Samdin, Siti Intan Nurdiana Wong Abdullah, Alfred Khaw & Thanam Subramaniam (2021): Travel risk in the ecotourism industry amid COVID-19 pandemic: ecotourists’ perceptions, Journal of Ecotourism, DOI: 10.1080/14724049.2021.1938089 (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2020
  • Yazmeen, G.M.C.L & Subramaniam, T. 2020. The Influence of Place Attachment Dimensions on Pro- Environmental behaviour intention among Local Tourists in Mahe, Seychelles. TEST Engineering & Management. Vol 82. pp. 836-842. ISSN : 0193- 4120. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. (2020). The Influence of Place Attachment on Pro-Environmental Behavioural Intentions of Ecotourists in Taman Negara National Park, Pahang, Malaysia. APJIHT. Vol.9. No 1. pp .121 – 140. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2019
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. 2019. Memorable Ecotourism Experiences in Taman Negara, Pahang. IJRTE. ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-7 Issue-5S. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2018
  • Subramaniam, T., Samdin, Z. Ramachandran, S. & Kunasekaran, P. 2018. Shifting from “ Experience Economy’ to’ Memorable Tourism Experience’ : An Overview from Ecotourism. Advanced Science Letters. Volume 24. No 5. Pp. 3343-3346. American Scientific Publisher.
2015
  • Dhanapal,S., Vashu, D. & Subramaniam, T.2015. Perceptions on the Challenges of Online Purchasing: A Study from Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y’s Point of Views.International Business and Economics Conference (14th IBEC 2015 – Thailand ) Proceeding: (SCOPUS-Indexed)
2013
  • Dhanapal, S. Sueraya, M.A, Subramaniam, T. & Vashu, D. 2013. Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Academicians: A Comparative Study between Gender and Generations. International Journal of Management Excellence. Volume 2 No. 1 October 2013:pp.128-139. (SCOPUS-Indexed)
RESEARCH PROJECT
(Project title),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Developing an Organisational Resilience Framework for the Malaysian Hotel Industry to manage the Crisis, Co-researcher, 2023 to 2025 (National)
  • Sustainability of Community-Based Homestay in Selangor, Malaysia , Project Leader, 2023 to 2025 (Taylor's University)
  • THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON TOUR OPERATOR BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA: STRATEGY, BUSINESS MODEL AND FUTURE OF WORK, Co-researcher, 2022 to 2024 (Taylor's University)
  • A model of Memorable Eco-Tourism Experiences (MEEs) using Smart Tourism Technology in Taman Negara, Malaysia, Project Leader, 2021 to 2022 (Taylor's University)
  • Antecedents of Memorable Ecotourism Experiences (MEEs) and Destination Loyalty of Visitors in Taman Negara, Pahang., Co-researcher, 2017 to 2019 (Private)
SUPERVISION
(Title of Thesis),(Name of Candidates),(Academic Level),(Role)
ONGOING
  • Wang Wanwan, PhD/ Doctoral  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • KUMARESU A/L MURUGASU @ MURUGESI , PhD/ Doctoral  (Main Supervisor)
  • Liu Yanying, PhD/ Doctoral  (Main Supervisor)
  • NYOMAN AGUS PERDANAPUTRA  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • KUMARESU A/L MURUGASU @ MURUGESI  (Main Supervisor)
  • KRIS SINCHAROENKUL  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • TANG JINHUI  (Main Supervisor)
  • TANG JINHUI  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • REEM MOHAMED ABDALLA ELTOUM  (Main Supervisor)
  • HAMRA ABDUL HAMEED  (Main Supervisor)
  • LIU LINA  (Main Supervisor)
COMPLETED
  • Analyzing the relationship between TQM, CSR and Hotel Performance in Shanghai, China, Zhao Yuxiao, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • Adopting Theory of Planned Behaviour on Green Consumption Behavior Among Hotel Customers in Jiangxi, China, Yu Chunlei, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • The Influences of Marketing Strategies in the Selection of Homestay among Domestic Tourists in Chengdu, China., Sun Ya, Master by Coursework  (Main Supervisor)
  • EXAMINING PERCEIVED BENEFITS, PERCEIVED BARRIERS, AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTION OF CHINESE MEDICAL TOURISTS: AN INTEGRATION THEORY PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, WANG WANWAN  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
  • FACTORS INFLUENCING VISITORS' INTENTION TO VISIT ETHNIC ENCLAVE DESTINATION: A STUDY ON LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS, MALAYSIA, MUNIELESWAR A/L RAJU  (Main Supervisor)
  • FACTORS INFLUENCING VISITORS' INTENTION TO VISIT ETHNIC ENCLAVE DESTINATION: A STUDY ON LITTLE INDIA, BRICKFIELDS, MALAYSIA, MUNIELESWAR A/L RAJU  (Co-supervisor (Internal))
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
ORAL PRESENTER
  • Bouncing Back: Resilient Strategies Shaping the Future of Tour Operators Post-Pandemic in Malaysia, International Conference on Domestic Tourism, Hospitality and Sustainability (ICDTHS-24), 19/08/2024 to 20/08/2024, Research Fora (International)
  • Teaching Magic: Purpose Based Learning and Impact Labs in SDG Innovation, Taylor s 15th Teaching and Learning Conference 2024, 01/03/2024 to 02/03/2024, Taylor's University (National)
  • The Influence of Place Attachment on Pro-Environmental Behaviour of Ecotourist in Taman Negara Pahang, Kuala Tahan, Malaysia , 17th Graduate Research Colloquium & 6th ATRA Tourism Forum, 27/06/2019 to 28/06/2019, Taylor's University (University)
  • Memorable Ecotourism Experiences in Taman Negara Pahang, Seminar FEB 2018: Growth and Competitiveness in Emerging Economics, 10/07/2018 to 10/07/2018, Faculty of Economics and Management, UPM (University)
  • Shifting from Experience Economy to Memorable Tourism Experience : An Overview from Ecotourism. , International Conference on Social and Behavioural Sciences (2017), 14/08/2017 to 16/08/2017, Headway Global Research Consultancy, Pte. Ltd.  (International)
  • Perceptions on the Challenges of Online Purchasing: A Study from Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y s Point of Views., International Business and Economics Conference 2015, 05/01/2015 to 09/01/2015, Assumption University of Thailand (International)
  • Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction among Academicians: A Comparative Study between Gender and Generations , 2nd International Conference in Management, Economics and Finance (ICMF 2013), 28/10/2013 to 29/10/2013, Global Conference Directory & Event Planning Solutions (National)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Taylor's Impact Lab Grant (ILG): Sharing Experience from Start to Submission , Impact Lab Grant 2024, 16/02/2024 to 16/02/2024, Sustainable Tourism Impact Lab (University)
  • Current Trends and Issues in Tourism Policy and Product Development Recreation and Leisure Management , Global Classroom, 06/05/2023 to 06/05/2023, FAITH College (International)
  • Collaborations for Research Amidst Pandemic and ASEAN Perspective, International Research and Extentsion Virtual Conference, 24/11/2022 to 24/11/2022, CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY, CCAT CAMPUS, PHILLIPPINES  (International)
  • New Age Of Destination Marketing- Going Digital, Pata Malaysia Chapter (PMC)- Penang Convention & Exhibition Beraue (PCEB) Tourism Reconnect, 24/03/2022 to 24/03/2022, Pata Malaysia Chapter (PMC)- Penang Convention & Exhibition Beraue (PCEB)  (National)
  • New Business Strategy and Trends that arise after COVID 19 pandemic, Hospitality Industry and Business Strategies in the pandemic , 28/08/2021 to 28/08/2021, Cordillera Careere Development College, Phillippines (International)
OTHERS
  • Unveiling the Power of Mentorship: Japanese Students' Academic Journey in Klang Valley, Malaysia, Malaysia-Japan Visionaries Conference 2024 (MJVC 2024)., 13/09/2024 to 16/09/2024, TPC Managers of MJVC 2024 (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • Best Paper Award 2019, Conference, Taylor's University, 2019 (Best Paper Award)
  • Best Presenter Award 2018, Conference, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Best Presentation)
  • Best Paper Award 2018, Conference, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 2018 (Best Paper Award)
  • Best Paper Award 2015 ( Marketing Category), Conference, Universidad De Las Americas, Puebla, Mexico, 2015 (Best Paper Award)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • APEL.Q TRAINING , Non research, 15/03/2024 to 15/03/2024 (University)
  • Taylors Doctoral Supervision Cafe 2024, Research, 04/03/2024 to 04/03/2024 (University)
  • Impact Lab Leadership Training, Non research, 05/02/2024 to 26/03/2024 (University)
  • Design Thinking , Non research, 27/03/2023 to 27/03/2023 (University)
  • APEL.C Training, Non research, 13/03/2023 to 14/03/2023 (University)
  • Two Days Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling ( SEM/ AMOS) Level 1, Research, 14/04/2017 to 15/04/2017 (National)
  • Building and Sustaining Highly Engaged Classrooms, Non research, 26/05/2016 to 26/05/2016 (University)
  • Statistical TRaining on Basic Statistics Using SPSS, Research, 11/02/2016 to 12/02/2016 (University)
  • Doing A Critical Literature Review: Tips to Constructing A Quality Thesis, Research, 30/01/2016 to 30/01/2016 (National)