Faculty & Research
Russell Smith
Dr. Smith is a hospitality and tourism development expert who has extensive academic and professional experience in Asia, as well as North America and the Middle East. He is an Associate Professor at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where was for six years he was vice and interim dean of the Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management. Dr. Smith has headed large multi-disciplinary teams for the preparation of major tourism development plans. In addition, he has served on many private and public boards and committees throughout the Asia Pacific as well as held appointments in universities in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States of America. His recently published book addresses the leadership challenges of the Asian hospitality sector. He holds a doctorate from Harvard University and a degree in architecture with first class honors from the University of Queensland. He is a Certified Practising Planner.