Can-Seng Ooi

G'day, friends call me "Can Seng" ...

Knowledge, when harnessed thoughtfully, has the power to advance academic progress, ignite students' curiosity, empower practice communities, and invigorate public discourse - often all at once.

With a foundation in sociology and anthropology, my work explores the social construction and significance of intangible values. These values - ranging from tourism experiences, art, and heritage to a sense of place, corporate social responsibility, and environmental ethics - play pivotal social, cultural, political and economic roles across diverse contexts.

I currently serve as the Acting Head of the School of Social Sciences and as a Professor of Cultural and Heritage Tourism at the University of Tasmania (UTAS). Besides these, I co-direct the Tourism Research and Education Network (TRENd), where we foster collaboration and innovation in tourism research and practice. Additionally, I am the Vice-President (Program, World Congress of Sociology) for Research Committee 50 (International Tourism) within the International Sociological Association.

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