Peihao Wang

Assistant Professor, White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Areas of Expertise

Service Marketing
Digital Platform
Service Innovation

Biography

Peihao’s research centers on experience design and service innovation. He aspires to leverage his research to enhance the well-being and interests of various stakeholders in platform economy, including service providers, customers, and local neighborhood through service and technology innovation.

Peihao aims to establish a inclusive and respectful classroom environment where everyone can freely exchange their ideas to gain fruitful academic and industrial insights. His teaching motto is – “Always a student and inspired by the students.”

Peihao used to occupy various managerial roles in different organizations, such as Intercontinental Hotel Group, Hyatt, and retail businesses. Besides the classroom and students’ successes, he is also eager to establish connections with local businesses for their thriving.

Education

PhD, 2025, Temple University
MS, 2021, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BS, 2016, Indiana University Bloomington

Current Courses

HTM 35700 - Disruption and Innovation in Hospitality & Tourism

Selected Honors/Awards

1st Place Award & People’s Choice Award - Fox School of Business - Fall, 2024
Dean’s Outstanding Publication Award - Fox School of Business - Fall, 2024
Cochran Award for Research Excellence - Fox School of Business - Fall, 2024
Best Dissertation Proposal Award - Fox School of Business - Spring, 2024
Dean’s Outstanding Publication Award - Fox School of Business - Fall, 2023

Professional Affiliations

Member, International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE)
Vice Chair of Strategic Initiatives, International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE)