Dr. phil. Christian Kahl
Curriculum vitae
Beijing Jiaotong University
3 Shangyuancun, Xizhimenwai, Room 730
100044 Beijing, P. R. China
christiankahl@bjtu.edu.cn
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Department of Education, Jena Germany, June 2010. Dissertation: “Professionalism of Boarding Scholl Teachers for High Intelligent Children in Thuringia”. (Magna Cum Laude)
M.A., Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Department of Education, Sociology and Psychology, Jena Germany, 2005
Quality Assurance Certificate, EFMD, Brussels, Belgium, April 2021
Teaching Certificate Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing, China September 2020
Certified Hotel Business Acumen (CHBA), Red Global, Hotel Simulation August 2014.
ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Associate Professor / Deputy Director for Accreditation and Internationalisation at Beijing Jiaotong University SEM, P.R., Beijing, China, 2019 – ongoing
Work responsibilities
EFMD Accreditation Review Team, Brussels, Belgium, 2021 – ongoing
Visiting Professorship Katholische Universität Ingolstadt, Germany, 2020 – 2021
Work responsibilities
Vice – Rector for Strategic Research and International Development, Almaty Management University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2017 – 2019
Senior Lecturer at Graduate School TCHT, Taylor’s University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2011 – 2016
Senior Academic Staff Development Adviser, Taylor’s University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2010 – 2011
Program Manager of Child Care Department, Bangde International College Shanghai, China, 2009 –2010
Academic Quality Controller, Les Roches JinJiang International Hotel Management College, Shanghai, R.R. China, 2007 – 2009
Education Science Lecturer and Course Coordinator, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Department of Education, Jena, Germany, 2006–2007
German Language and German Culture Lecturer, Essex University, Department of Language and Linguistic, Colchester, UK, 2002 – 2003
Researcher, Friedrich-Schiller-University of Jena, Department of Sociology, Jena, Germany, 2001-2003
GRANTS
Seed Grant, 80,000 Yuan, Global Employability of Fresh Graduates in the 21st century, Beijing Jiaotong University, P.R. China, 2021.
Project Grant, 50,000 Yuan, MOOC Online class development on Intercultural Management, Ministry of Education P. R. China and Beijing Jiaotong University, P.R. China, 2020.
PUBLICATION
Publons link - https://publons.com/researcher/1603580/christian-kahl/
Scopus link - https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57202959173
Refereed Journal Articles
Kaishantayeva, M. D.; Baibachinova, A. K.; Kashakbay, A. M.; Kahl, C. (2020), A case study on the modern management situation on service quality in Kazakhstan restaurants, Research Reviews of Czestochowa University, Vol. 36, pp. 16 – 33.
Tang, W.; Kahl, C. (2019), Work-life issues of employees at the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi’an, China, EuroAsian Journal of Leadership, Vol. 1 Iss. 1, pp. 96 – 109.
Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2016), Self-Discovery and Backpackers: A conceptual paper about liminal experience, International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, Vol. 4: Iss. 1, pp. 49 - 58 (Scopus).
Woon, L. P.; Kahl, C. (2015), Employment Empowerment through Human Resource Department in Enriching Employee Satisfaction: The Hilton Way in Malaysia, TEAM Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, Vol. 12, Iss. 1, pp. 21 – 37.
Kahl, C.; Tavakoli, R. (2014), Continuous Dynamic Student Evaluation System in an Asian Learning Context, MOJEM Journal, Vol. 2, Iss. 2, pp. 38 – 49 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2014), Today’s Students Understanding of a supportive learning environment, International Journal for Cross Disciplinary Subjects in Education (IJCDSE), Vol. 4, Iss. 2, pp. 1144 – 1152.
Kahl, C. (2013), Student centred learning in a German foundation language classroom as a learning motivator. A case study at Taylor’s University, Journal Interdisciplinary Research in Education, Vol. 3, Iss. 1, pp. 1 - 8.
Book
Kahl, C. (Ed.). (2021). Higher Education Challenges in South-East Asia. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4489-1.
Book Chapter
Kahl, C.; Kadyrgaliyeva, A.; Kim, V., Ualgaliyeva, A.; Arab / Syrlybayeva, T. (2022). Technological Development of Methods for Organisation of Airborne Meals in Airlines. Book Chapter at Handbook on Technology Application in Tourism in Asia: Conceptions and Cases, Springer (in print).
Kahl, C.; Zhabaidilda, A.; Mussabek, D., Medinova, E.; Myrzatay, S. (2022). How Can Social Media Support to Find the Right Employers? A Self-reflect Study at Czech Restaurant in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Book Chapter at Handbook on Technology Application in Tourism in Asia: Conceptions and Cases, Springer (in print).
Kahl, C.; Raimzhanova, A.; Serikbekova, A.; Kaiym, S. (2021). Hidden Champions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Book Chapter at Hidden Champions, Springer.
Chia, J. Y.; Chow, S. N.; Li, F.; Ng, P. K.; Kahl, C. (2021). Stuck in the GeM Jam: An Action Research on How Practical Training Outcomes Are Related to Training Intentions. In Kahl, C. (Ed.), Higher Education Challenges in South-East Asia (pp. 118-134). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4489-1.ch006
Xu, C.; Kahl, C. (2018). A Study of Investigating Children’s Traveling Pattern, Preferred Travel Destination and Influence Power on Family Decision Making in Choosing Travel Destination in Medan, Indonesia, Book Chapter at Routledge Handbook of Destination Marketing (Scopus Indexed).
Conference Proceedings
Kaishantayeva, M. D.; Baibachinova, A. K.; Kashakbay, A. M., Kahl, C. (2018), Management of the perception of service quality in Restaurant Industry, Presented at ICoM 8th International Conference on Management, Czestochowa University of Technology, Poland (Web of Science Indexed).
Zhabaidilda, A.; Mussabek, D.; Medinova, E.; Myrzatay, S.; Kahl, Christian (2018), Social Media as a new recruitment tool in hospitality, Presented at 1st Undergraduate Colloquium, Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan.
Adilkhan, A.; Kassym, S.; Melsova, A.; Ospan, A.; Kahl, Christian (2018), The development and formation of marketing concept at the restaurant business (“AS-TIMIAN” LLP), Presented at 1st Undergraduate Colloquium, Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan.
Tan, W.; Kahl, C. (2018), Work-life issues of hotel employees at the Bell Tower Hotel in Xi’an, 15th KIMEP, Presented at International Research Conference, KIMEP University, Kazakhstan.
Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2015), “Travelers state of limbo”, a conceptual paper of how liminoid plays a crucial role on travellers’ post journey. Presented at APTA Conference Taylor’s University Malaysia (Scopus Indexed)
Zhang S.; Kahl, C. (2015), Work-Life Balance toward job satisfaction and turnover intention of female hotel employees in Genting, Malaysia, Presented at APTA Conference Taylor’s University Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Efendi, A. M.; Kahl, C. (2014), CBSSS, 2014, Effectiveness of Student Training Employment Program (STEP) for Students Career Hotel Industry, Presented at PAK Publishing Group CBSSS Conference Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2014), My mind and soul suspended on a ticket to self-discovery. Now boarding, Koh Phi Phi, Presented at 5th Asia-Euro Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Tan, G. A.; Kahl, C. (2014), Being Malaysian does not mean being Malaysian – Cultural stereotypes is a hindrance to modern hospitality management, Presented at 5th Asia-Euro Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Kahl, C. (2013), Today’s Students Understanding of a supportive learning environment, Presented at the International Journal of Arts and Sciences' Conference on the Harvard University Campus, USA.
Kahl, C.; Abourich, S (2013), Communication between different cultures; easy or difficult to understand each other? Presented at the 3rd International SEARCH Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Kahl, C. (2012), Do Students Value Feedback? A pilot-run on continuous dynamic feedback system at hospitality and tourism students at Taylor’s University, Asia-Euro Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Kahl, C. (2012), Student centred learning in a German foundation language classroom as a learning motivator, Presented at the 1st International Conference Tertiary Language Education (ICTLE) Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
Kahl, C. (2012), Can Private Higher Education close gap between lecturers’ expectation and students preferred learning styles? A sub-study of a university development research in Private Higher Education in Malaysia, Presented at the Canada International Conference on Education (CICE) University of Guelph, Canada.
Kahl, C. (2011), Continuous Dynamic Student Feedback System for International Lecturers at Tourism Students, Presented at ICE Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia (Scopus Indexed).
Kahl, C. (2011), Can FYE support integration into today’s educational milieu in private higher education: A pilot study at Taylor’s University, Presented at the SCISS Conference Fudan University, China.
Book Reviews
Kahl, C. (2020), Tourism Attractions: from object to narrative, Anatolia, Vol. 31, Iss. 4, pp. 678 - 682 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2020), Customer Service for Hospitality and Tourism, Second Edition, Tourism Management, Vol. 70, Iss. 2 (SSCI, impact factor: 6.012).
Kahl, C. (2017), Cultural Tourism in South Africa, Journal of Tourism Futures, Vol. 3 Iss. 2, pp. 191 – 193 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2016), Coding Manuals for Qualitative Researchers, TEAM Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, Vol 13, Iss. 1, pp. 81 – 82.
Kahl, C. (2016), Affective Tourism, Dark Routes in Conflicts, International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism, Vol. 6 Iss. 1, pp. 214 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2016), Researching Hospitality and Tourism, International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, Vol. 10 Iss. 2, pp.241 – 242 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2016), Tourism Encounters and Controversies: Ontological Politics of Tourism Development, European Journal of Tourism Research, Vol. 13, Iss. 1, pp. 142-144 (Scopus).
Kahl, C. (2015), Ethnic and minority cultures as tourism Attractions, Journal of Heritage Tourism, Vol. 11, Iss. 2, pp. 203 – 204 (Scopus).
Forthcoming publications
Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2021). Self-Discovery of Mind and Soul at Koh Phi Phi. Book chapter at Millennials and Spirituality: The Globally Rising Proclivities, Routledge.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Best Teacher Award, Beijing Jiaotong University, School of Economics and Management (2021)
Personal Acknowledgement for Outstanding Contribution to EQUIS Accreditation Process, Beijing Jiaotong University, School of Economics and Management (2021)
Personal Acknowledgement for Outstanding Contribution to AACSB Accreditation Process, Beijing Jiaotong University, School of Economics and Management (2021)
Best Paper Award, Hospitality & Society Journal, Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2014), My mind and soul suspended on a ticket to self-discovery. Now boarding, Koh Phi Phi, Presented at 5th Asia-Euro Conference Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
Best Paper Award, Tourism Research, Ting, A. E.; Kahl, C. (2014), “My mind and soul suspended on a ticket to self-discovery. Now boarding, Koh Phi Phi, Presented at 5th Asia-Euro Conference Taylor’s University Malaysia.
Best Paper Award, Efendi, A. M.; Kahl, C. (2014), Effectiveness of Student Training Employment Program (STEP) for Students Career Hotel Industry, PAK Publishing Group CBSSS conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Best Teacher Award Nominee AMAS (2013 and 2014), Taylor’s University, Malaysia.
FELLOWSHIP
Erasmus + Scholarship, Faculty Exchange, Hof University of Applied Science, Germany, 2019.
Erasmus + Scholarship, International Development Workshop, Kozminski University, Poland, 2018.
Socrates Erasmus Program European Union Study Grant, Essex University, Department of Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy, Colchester UK, 2002 – 2003.
INVITED TALKS
2021, Re-thinking the Employability of Universities Fresh Graduates in a Global Perspective, Presented at the International Conference on Public Relation and Social Sciences, Keynote Speech, Kunming, PR. China.
