STAR Organizational Structure
Dr. Ian Jenkins
Director of Research
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Ian Jenkins, (BSc Econ, MPhil, PhD, University of Wales) has worked in the tourism and leisure industries for the last twenty years as a researcher, senior lecturer, consultant and director of several research units. This work has resulted in numerous publications including industry reports, conference papers, academic articles and book chapters; he has also been a peer reviewer for journal articles. Some of the research projects he has been involved with have resulted in legislative change and improved industry standards. In addition, he has undertaken work for prestigious organisations such as UNESCO, British Council, British Standards Institute, Health and Safety Executive, VisitWales and CEN. His research and consultancy expertise ranges from niche tourism development through to risk management of adventure tourism products. Ian is currently an external examiner for the University of Birmingham at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. He has also recently been invited to be a PhD examiner at Cranfield University.
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Dr. Ruth Rios-Morales
Deputy Director of Research
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Ruth Rios-Morales holds a BSc in Economics, MSc in International Economics and a PhD in Politics of International Business from the University of Ulster, UK. Ruth is also Country Director for Switzerland of the EuroMed Research Business Institute (EMRBI). Before joining LRG, Ruth taught international business at the School of Business Studies, Trinity College Dublin. Ruth has also taught international business and finance in Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain. Ruth has conducted advanced research in international business and finance, her research has been acknowledged by the United Nation Conference for Trade and Development and the World Bank. Ruth contributed with Oxford Analytica and with the State Failure Task Force of NATO. Ruth is also member of the advisory committee of the Institute of International Trade of Ireland.
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