Dr. Aahed Khliefat is an Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management with a PhD from Auburn University's Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management. His academic and research expertise focuses on sustainable practices in human resource management and local communities' empowerment within the tourism and hospitality industry. Dr. Khliefat has contributed to esteemed journals and presented at numerous international conferences. His work emphasizes innovative strategies to integrate sustainability into workforce management, fostering human capital development while promoting community well-being and social responsibility.​