University academic with teaching and research interests in ecotourism, geotourism and protected area management. Have international experience (especially South-east Asia) relating to tourism in protected areas.
Member IUCN World Protected Areas Committee
Member Conservation Commission of Western Australia (2007-2016).
Chair of the Western Australian Conservation Commission Management Planning Committee (2007-2016).
Editorial Board Tourism in Marine Environments
Editorial Board Journal of Ecotourism
Editorial Board Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Honorary Advisory Committee member Hong Kong Geopark Guide System
Advisor Geoheritage Institute of Iran