Foad Irani

Cyprus International University, Final International University, Mersin Üniversitesi

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Foad Irani is an emerging scholar at the forefront of service robotics and sustainable tourism, with a focused research agenda on human-robot collaboration within the hospitality and cruise industries. His work critically examines how robotic services can be integrated to enhance guest experiences while simultaneously driving financial and environmental success. In his most-cited paper, "Human-robot collaboration and planned resilience for the financial and environmental success of green hotels" (2025, 5 citations), Irani pioneers a framework linking robotic adoption to sustainability metrics, a novel contribution that bridges operational efficiency with ecological responsibility. His qualitative study on the future of tourism in North Cyprus (2024, 4 citations) provides deep stakeholder insights into the acceptance of robot-assisted services in hotel and destination development, offering practical guidance for industry adoption. Further exploring the experiential side of technology, his research on robotic entertainment during cruise journeys (2025, 1 citation) highlights how perceived enjoyment shapes passenger satisfaction and disconfirmation. Though early in his career, Irani’s work is already shaping conversations on planned resilience and the strategic deployment of robotics, positioning him as a key voice in the evolving dialogue between automation, guest delight, and sustainable hospitality.