Aishath Shirmeen

Senior Lecturer (HOD - Hospitality Management Department)
aishath.shirumeen@mnu.edu.mv

Biography

Aishath Shirmeen is a senior lecturer in the Department of Hospitality. She completed her Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Maldives National University in 2020. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Hospitality and Leisure Management from the University of Birmingham, England.
With extensive experience in hospitality education, Shirmeen is committed to teaching, curriculum development, and research in the field of hospitality and tourism. Her research interests include sustainable tourism, student motivation, and hospitality education.

Educational Qualifications

Master in Hospitality and Tourism Management, The Maldives National University, 2020

Research Interests

Sustainable Tourism, women in Tourism, Hospitalty

Research Grants and Major Research Projects

1. Women’s social and economic empowerment (cases of Maldives and Moldova ) Co- author, A Marie Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange scheme within the H2020 Programme (grant acronym: LABOUR). 6 months
2. Students’ motivation to learn at their chosen faculty: a theoretical and contextual approach. , Co-author, A Marie Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange scheme within the H2020 Programme (grant acronym: LABOUR). 6 months 3.Workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives., Co- author)

Research Supervision

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Teaching Interests

Hospitality, Housekeeping and Personal and Professional Development

Selected Publications

1.Workforce localisation in the resort sector of the Maldives. 2. Women’s social and economic empowerment (cases of Maldives and Moldova) . 3.Students’ motivation to learn at their chosen faculty: a theoretical and contextual approach

Editorial Activities and Editorial Board Memberships

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Conference Participation and Academic Leadership

“Integration through research and innovation.” Chisinau, Moldova, November 6-7, 2025

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

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Awards and Recognitions

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Consultancy, Training, and Community Engagement Activities

Housekeeping Training for MACL 2022 2023 Housekeeping Training for President Office – 2025
Housekeeping Training & Hygiene for MNU support Staff .July 2026