AJ Aluri

Research & Project Implementation Asst

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Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

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About me
A notable global thought leader in hospitality technology and innovation, distinguished scholar and speaker.
Education
- St. Alphonsus High School
  1990 - 1997
  High School
- Oklahoma State University
  2006 - 2007
  International Studies
- Oklahoma State University
  2008 - 2012
  Ph.D.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  2000 - 2004
  B.Tech
- Oklahoma State University
  2009 - 2010
  Graduate Certificate
Experience
- Host Analytics, Inc.
  May 2007 - Aug 2007
  Research & Project Implementation Asst
- National Science Foundation Chapter @ Oklahoma
  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
  Web Master & Database Admin
- InterContinental Hotels Group
  May 2009 - Aug 2009
  Guest Services Associate
- Oklahoma State University
  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011
  - Membership Assistant-KOSU
    May 2010 - Jul 2011
  - Instructor
    Jan 2010 - May 2011
  - Research & Teaching Assistant
    Aug 2009 - May 2010
- West Virginia University
  Sept 2011 - now
  Nemacolin Lab is a platform for both industry and academia to come together to solve the problems of the hospitality and tourism industry. The purpose of the Nemacolin Lab will be to foster innovation and hospitality technology at WVU. It is a platform for both academic and industry research.
  - Founding Director, Nemacolin Hospitality Innovation and Technology Lab
    Jan 2018 - now
  - Associate Professor, Hardy Family Hospitality and Tourism Management
    May 2018 - now
  - Assistant Professor
    Aug 2012 - May 2018
  - Visiting Asst. Professor
    Sept 2011 - Jul 2012
- International CHRIE, NENA Federation
  Jul 2013 - Sept 2016
  - Director of Research
    Jul 2015 - Sept 2016
  - Director of Networking
    Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
- International CHRIE
  Sept 2016 - Jul 2019
  Director of Networking
Licenses & Certifications
- Business Data Mining
  SAS & OSU Spears School of Business
  May 2011
- Graduate Certificate - Business Data Mining
  Oklahoma State University
  May 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  2018 Outstanding Best Paper of the Year Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research (JHTR), International CHRIE 2018 Award received for the article, “Using machine learning to co-create value through dynamic customer engagement in a brand loyalty program.” Published in JHTR online in January 2018, https://doi.org/10.1177/1096348017753521.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  2018 Outstanding Reviewer of the Year Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (JHTE), International CHRIE 2018 Currently serving as an ad hoc reviewer for JHTE between 2016-2018.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  Excellence in Hospitality and Tourism Education Award West Virginia Hospitality and Tourism Association (WVHTA) 2018 Award presented to Dr. Aluri for the excellence in hospitality and tourism education at the 2018 Hospitality University conference from WVHTA.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  Friend of ProStart West Virginia Hospitality Education and Training (WV HEAT), West Virginia Department of Education 2018 In recognition to commitment and support to the ProStart students of West Virginia at the Hospitality Cup 2018, Charleston WV.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  2016 Article of the Year Award Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education (JHTE), International CHRIE 2016 The JHTE Article of the Year Award 2016, an award that was presented for the following article: “Social Influence and Technology Acceptance: The Use of Personal Social Media as a Career Enhancement Tool among College Students,” Published in JHTE, 27: 48–59, 2015.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  Citation of Congratulations Legislature of the Great State of Oklahoma Jul 2011 Dr. Aluri is a recipient of the prestigious 2011 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student at Oklahoma State University (OSU), and also received a Citation of Congratulations for his contributions at OSU from the legislature of the State of Oklahoma.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  29th Phoenix Award OSU Graduate College & GPSGA Apr 2011 The Phoenix Award recognizes exemplary achievement in leadership, scholarship, professional involvement, and university and community service, especially involvement with graduate students.
- Awarded to AJ Aluri
  Hospitality Days Scholarship Award Hospitality Days, Hospitality and Tourism Management p Mar 2008 For contributions to the website and registrations: Hospitality Days event, spring 2008