Research

Publications, conferences, grants, and reviewing

Journal Publications

Q1 · IF 7.3
Digital Nudge Persuasiveness of Avatars in Restaurants Toward Healthy Choices and Happy Diners
Aman, A. M., Ng, W., Hao, F., Zhang, C., & Chon, K. K. S. (2025)
Tourism Review, 80(8), 1535–1557
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Q1 · IF 8.2
Silver Travel in Golden Age: How Virtual Travel Guided by GenAI-Enabled Avatars Boost Well-Being for Older Adults
Liu, J., Hao, F., Back, K. J., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2025)
Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 42(3), 267–281
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Q1 · IF 9.1
Technology for Sustainability: The Impact of Avatar-Led Green Training on OCBE and Green Creativity
Hao, F., Ng, W., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2025)
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 37(1), 140–160
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Q1 · IF 9.1
What Is Beautiful Is Good: Attractive Avatars for Healthier Dining and Satisfaction
Hao, F., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2024)
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 36(12), 3969–3988
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Q3 · IF 3.3
Trust in Virtual Interaction: The Role of Avatars in Sustainable Customer Relationships
Guo, Y. M., Ng, W. L., Hao, F., Zhang, C., Liu, S. X., & Aman, A. M. (2023)
Sustainability, 15(18), 14026
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Q2 · IF 3.7
Inter-Relational Mahalanobis SAE with Semi-Supervised Strategy for Fault Classification in Chemical Processes
Wang, Y., Aman, A. M., Liu, C., Guan, L., Yuan, X., & Wang, K. (2022)
Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems
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Conferences

GMC 2025
Entertainment vs. Information: Investigating Guest Engagement and Interaction Patterns with Hotel Robots
Aman, A. M., Hao, F., & Liu, J.
July 2025 · Hong Kong S.A.R., China
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GMC 2025
Blockchain-Visualized Sustainability in Tourism Souvenirs: Impact on Willingness to Pay Through Authenticity Perception and Warm Glow
Liu, J., Hao, F., & Aman, A. M.
July 2025 · Hong Kong S.A.R., China
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GLOTECH 2025
Decoding Non-Verbal Communication in Guest-Robot Interactions: Analysis of Proxemics, Gestures, and Facial Expressions in a Luxury Hotel Setting
Aman, A. M., Hao, F., & Liu, J.
September 2025 · Las Vegas, United States
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GLOTECH 2025
Unleashing the Transformative Power of Tokenized Rewards in Customer Loyalty Programs
Liu, J., Hao, F., & Aman, A. M.
September 2025 · Las Vegas, United States
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PolyU RSC 2024
What is Beautiful is Good: Attractive Avatars for Healthier Dining and Satisfaction
Aman, A. M. & Hao, F.
August 2024 · Hong Kong S.A.R., China
IMPACT 2024
Employee Well-Being Research in Hospitality and Tourism: A Bibliometric Review
Aman, A. M. & Hao, F.
October 2024 · Hong Kong S.A.R., China
COAST 2024
A Bibliometric Review on Employee Well-Being in Hospitality and Tourism Research
Aman, A. M., Hao, F., & Liu, J.
October 2024 · Weihai, China

Research Grants

HKD 500,000
Smart Buffet: AI and IoT for Sustainable Food Waste Reduction

Role: Co-Investigator

Project ID: P0057953

Funding Scheme: Hotel ICON Research Funding Scheme

Funding Body: Hotel ICON

Duration: September 2025 – August 2028

Ad Hoc Reviewer

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Tourism Review
IMPACT 2024 Conference