Aishath Shudfa Waheed

Lecturer
aishath.shudfa@mnu.edu.mv

Biography

I am a Lecturer at the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, Maldives National University. My academic and professional background is rooted in culinary arts, food and beverage, hospitality education, baking, and patisserie. I combine practical industry knowledge with teaching experience, focusing on hands-on learning that connects classroom theory with real hospitality operations.

My areas of expertise include international cuisine, baking, cakes and patisserie, food safety, menu planning, food and beverage, recipe development, culinary concepts, and food presentation. Throughout my career, I have contributed to culinary events, institutional functions, and large-scale food production. My professional achievements include planning and producing food for university events and special functions, developing menus and recipes for culinary and hospitality projects, and contributing to culinary consultancy and product development.

These experiences have strengthened my ability to help learners develop creativity, confidence, technical competence, and professional standards. I am committed to sharing practical knowledge and preparing future hospitality professionals for successful careers in the industry.

Educational Qualifications

Master of International Business in Culinary Management | Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland | Lucerne, Switzerland | 2019

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts and Business | Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand | Wellington, New Zealand | 2017

Diploma in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) | International Centre for Culinary Arts Dubai | Dubai, UAE | 2013

Secondary School Education – Science | Aminiya School | Malé, Maldives | 2002

Research Interests

Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, Food Innovation and Product Development, Hospitality Education, Food Safety, Sustainable Food Practices, Menu Development, Patisserie and Baking

Research Grants and Major Research Projects

None to date

Research Supervision

None to date

Teaching Interests

Culinary Arts, International Cuisine, Patisserie and Baking, Food and Beverage, Food Safety and Sanitation, Menu Planning and Development, Culinary Techniques and Food Production, Hospitality Education

Selected Publications

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Editorial Activities and Editorial Board Memberships

Library Committee

Conference Participation and Academic Leadership

None to date

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Maldives National University – Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies

Awards and Recognitions

None to date

Consultancy, Training, and Community Engagement Activities

Travel and Tourism Fest Ahmadiyya School Guest Judge