About Me:
I am a single woman who has travelled alone to this part of the world to realise my lifelong dream. Pursuing a PhD has been my biggest aspiration. I am always open to making new friends from diverse backgrounds and cultures. This is why I chose my PhD thesis topic, which focuses on women’s challenges and their responses to cultural differences in a new environment.
Research Interests:
My research interests are Tourism & Travel, Gender, Cultural differences and Religion.
Education:
PhD candidate in University of Canterbury Business School
Master’s degree in business administration-Marketing. Islamic Azad University. Tehran-Iran.
Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Advertising management. Applied Scientific University. Tehran-Iran.
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Designing. Applied Scientific University. Babol-Iran.
Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts. Sariyan University. Sary-Iran.
Supervisors:
Senior Supervisor: Michael Hall
Co-Supervisor: Girish Prayag
Associate Supervisor: Joya Kemper
Publications:
Hall, C. M., Prayag, G., Oh, Y., Mahdavi, M. A., & Xin Jean, L. (2023). Positionality, inter-subjectivity and reflexivity in Muslim minority research. International Journal of Market Research, 65(6), 778-795. https://doi.org/10.1177/14707853231194984
Hall, C. M., Mahdavi, M. A., Oh, Y., & Seyfi, S. (2022). Contemporary Muslim travel and tourism: Cultures and consumption. In M. Hall, S. Seyfi and S.M. Rasoolimanesh (Ed.), Contemporary Muslim travel cultures (pp. 14-46). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003036296
Why did you choose UC:
Opting for the University of Canterbury for my PhD studies was a deliberate choice. As I searched about universities before, I understood that UC offers conducive research facilities and provides opportunities for collaboration among peers and professors, which is essential for my research in the humanities field.
Best things about study at UC:
In my opinion, the best part of pursuing my PhD at UC is the exceptional support from my professional supervisors. They have been incredibly generous throughout my studies, and I have learned a great deal from them. I also appreciate the valuable workshops, the beautiful campus, and the welcoming environment.
