Dr Gaurav Chawla is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Leader for Hospitality and Tourism Management. He is passionate about developing the next generation of hospitality managers, who can lead the business while minimising its environmental footprints. Gaurav holds a PhD from Oxford Brookes University. He has extensive experience in hotel management and hospitality education, spanning several countries such as India, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Broadly, my research is focused on engaging hospitality employees with pro-environmental behaviours. I am looking to develop deeper understanding of the mechanics of practice change, and whether it can trigger a shift in normative behaviours. More specifically, I’m examining levers that can be pressed to achieve a reduction in food waste generated by the luxury hospitality industry.