Prof. Faye Hao

Adil Masud Aman

Entrance year

January 2024

Education

Master of Control Science and Engineering (2022), Central South University

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (2019), National University of Sciences and Technology

Email

adil-m.aman@connect.polyu.hk

Personal Website

https://adilmasud.com/

Selected Publications

  1. Liu, J., Hao, F., Back, K. J., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2025). Silver travel in golden age: how virtual travel guided by GenAI-enabled avatars boost well-being for older adults. Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing, 42(3), 267–281. 

  2. Aman, A. M., Ng, W., Hao, F., Zhang, C., & Chon, K. K. S. (2025). Digital nudge persuasiveness of avatars in restaurants toward healthy choices and happy diners. Tourism Review

  3. Hao, F., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2024). What is beautiful is good: attractive avatars for healthier dining and satisfaction. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 36(12), 3969-3988. 

  4. Hao, F., Ng, W., Aman, A. M., & Zhang, C. (2025). Technology for sustainability: the impact of avatar-led green training on OCBE and green creativity. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 37(1), 140-160. 

  5. Guo, Y. M., Ng, W. L., Hao, F., Zhang, C., Liu, S. X., & Aman, A. M. (2023). Trust in virtual interaction: The role of avatars in sustainable customer relationships. Sustainability, 15(18), 14026. 

Conferences

  1. Aman A.M., Hao F., Liu J. (2025). ENTERTAINMENT VS. INFORMATION: INVESTIGATING GUEST ENGAGEMENT AND INTERACTION PATTERNS WITH HOTEL ROBOTS. 2025 Global Marketing Conference, Hong Kong S.A.R., China. 

  2. Liu J., Hao F., Aman A.M. (2025). BLOCKCHAIN-VISUALIZED SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM SOUVENIRS: IMPACT ON WILLINGNESS TO PAY THROUGH AUTHENTICITY PERCEPTION AND WARM GLOW. 2025 Global Marketing Conference, Hong Kong S.A.R., China. 

  3. Aman A.M., Hao F., Liu J. (2024). A bibliometric review on employee well-being in hospitality and tourism research. COAST 2024, Weihai, China.

  4. Aman A.M., Hao F. (2024). Employee well-being research in hospitality and tourism: A bibliometric review. IMPACT 2024, Hong Kong S.A.R., China.

Other highlights

  1. Student Representative of the Research Student Group of SHTM for the A.Y. 2024/25
  2. Completed the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) certification
  3. Co-Investigator for “Smart Buffet: AI and IoT for Sustainable Food Waste Reduction” (Project ID: P0057953)
  4. Ad Hoc Reviewer for Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, IMPACT 2024 Conference, and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
  5. Served as the Master of Ceremonies for the 3MT Competition 2024 and 2025 at SHTM

waiting for more talents to join!

Our lab is seeking talented individuals with exceptional expertise to join. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Faye Hao through Email: ffaye.hao@polyu.edu.hk.