Prof Dr Aliana Leong

Prof. Dr. Aliana Leong is Associate Vice President (International Affairs), Dean, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Liberal Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), and Member of the Advisory Committee of the M.U.S.T. Foundation. Previously, she served as Founding Vice President, Vice Chairperson of the University Council, Chair Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at City University of Macau (2011–2019), where she established three faculties (International Tourism and Management, Education, Continuing Studies) and two research institutes. Earlier, she was Founding Dean, Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at MUST's Faculty of International Tourism and Director of Continuing Studies (2003–2011). A certified gemologist, she holds the Graduate Gemologist (GG) credential from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Fellowship (FGA) from Gem-A, Colour Gemstone Professional Level III from Gübelin Academy, and specialized certifications in jadeite gemology. Her research spans tourism management, leisure studies, hospitality management, and gemology education.