Academic Profile - Dr Ajay Khatter
Senior Lecturer
Biography
Ajay Khatter is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Higher Education at William Angliss Institute in Melbourne, Australia. He earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University in Miami, Florida, and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia. He has over 30 years of experience in quality hospitality and hotel organisations worldwide in Australia, Hawaii, Florida, India, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka and Nepal. The primary focus of Ajay's research has been environmental sustainability, stakeholder management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). His expertise is in Hospitality Management, Hotels Operations and Management, Food and Beverage Operations and Management, Event Operations and Management and Environmental Sustainability.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
- Master of Science Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Miami, U.S.A.
- Bachelor of Science Hospitality Management, Florida International University, Miami U.S.A.
Certifications
- Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) — STR, USA.
A credential demonstrating advanced knowledge in hotel industry performance analytics. Achieved a perfect score (100%) on the certification examination. - Cornell Restaurant Administration Simulation Exercise
Completed an intensive simulation for strategic restaurant operation. - American Hotel & Motel Association Certifications:
- Food and Beverage Controls
- Food and Beverage Purchasing
- Food and Beverage Sanitation
- Strategic Hotel Management
Specialised training in advanced hotel management strategy. - Train the Trainer
Certified to design and deliver effective training programs.
Areas of expertise
- Hospitality Management
- Hotel and Resort Management
- Food and Beverage Management
- Event Operations Management
- Environmental Sustainability
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Teaching Responsibility
- Master of International Hotel Leadership
- Bachelor of Resort and Hotel Management
- Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Event Management
Editorial Advisory Board
- Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights
FOR MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY SUPERVISORY ENQUIRIES CONTACT:
T: +61 3 9606 2277
E: ajay.khatter@angliss.edu.au
Professional Memberships
- Membership of HCIMA (Hotel Catering and Institutional Management Association) — London. Achieved membership by examination, demonstrating professional competence in hospitality management.
- Special Interest Group (SIG) CAUTHE
- Council for Australasian University Tourism and Hospitality Education
Fellowships & Awards
- 2024 - Award for Excellence in Scholarly Practice
ResearchGate
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ajay-Khatter
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0940-0612
