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Heesun Park

Ph.D. Student
Ph.D Student
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342 Wallace Hall
Virginia Tech
295 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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Heesun Park is a Ph.D. student in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on food service management, consumer behavior, and technology and innovation in hospitality and tourism.

Expected Graduation: 2030

Advisor: Dr. Eojina Kim

Research Area

  • Foodservice Management
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Technology and Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism

Education

  • M.S., Food and Nutrition, Yonsei University, South Korea, 2025
  • B.S., Food and Nutrition, Yonsei University, South Korea, 2024

Industry Experience

  • Jr. Specialist, Strategic Planning Team, CJ Freshway, 2026

Destinations

  • Jeju Island, South Korea
  • Han River Parks, Seoul, South Korea

Food & Drink

  • Buldak Ramen with Korean Cheese Balls
  • Galbijjim (Korean braised beef short ribs)
  • Sungsimdang Bakery’s breads and pastries (Daejeon, South Korea)