Piyavan Sukalakamala (she/her)
Professor College of Hospitality & Business Hospitality Charlotte
Biography and Expertise
Piyavan Sukalakamala, Ph.D., is the first Charlotte faculty member to receive Fulbright Specialist Scholar. Sukalakamala organized the first Johnson & Wales student representation at hospitality venues for The Masters and US Open golf tournaments, and created Study Abroad to Thailand. Sukalakamala has published research and served as a reviewer in many scholarly journals.
Education
PhD
Texas Tech University
MS
Texas Tech University
B.I.D. (Bachelor of Interior Design)
Texas Tech University
ServSafe Food Safety
National Restaurant Association
Johnson & Wales University
Alcohol Seller/Server Excellence Training Certification
Mecklenburg County ABC Board, NC
WSET Certified Educator
WSET Level 2
Faculty Excellence Award
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte
1st place for the Faculty Idea Fair at the 2025 CMAA World Conference in Tampa, FL
CMAA
Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte campus
Fulbright Scholar (Specialist Program)
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte campus
Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte campus
Teacher of the Year
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte campus
Faculty Advisor of the Year Award
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte campus
WCCB Tasty Tuesday – Live and Recorded (TV)
WCCB
August 4, 2026
What’s The Difference Between Coffee Creamer And Half-And-Half? (Magazine)
Southern Living
July, 2026
What’s The Difference Between Coffee Pods And Coffee Grounds? (Magazine)
Southern Living
July, 2026
Charlotte reacts to new study showing Americans feel guilty about eating out (TV)
Queen City News
March 18, 2024
https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/2-of-3-americans-feel-guilty-for-eating-out-survey-finds/
Why is hotel room service so hard to stomach? (Newspaper)
Washington Post
March 4, 2024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/03/04/hotel-room-service-waffles-trader-joes/
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
May 14, 2019
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
October 2, 2018
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
September 6, 2016
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
November 18, 2014
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
April 22, 2014
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
April 1, 2014
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
December 3, 2013
Cooking at Noon (TV)
WBTV
May 7, 2013
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE)
Club Management Association of America
Sukalakamala, P.
An Exploratory Study of the Concession Preferences of Generation Y Consumers
Journal of Foodservice Business Research
Vol 16
No 4
378-390
Sukalakamala, P.
Customer Perceptions for Expectations and Acceptance of an Authentic Dining Experience in Thai Restaurants
Journal of Foodservice
18
Issue 2
69-75
From Classroom to Clubhouse
Poster
2026 CMAA World Conference
CMAA
Aneheim
United States
Advocacy for Club Management Careers
Poster
2025 World Conference & Club Business Expo
Club Management Association of America
Tampa
FL
United States
Partnership Development with Student Chapters-“Club Quest” Cross-Chapter Adventure
Poster
2025 World Conference & Club Business Expo
Club Management Association of America
Tampa
FL
United States
Glocal approaches in product adaptation of multinational fast-food chains: A case study of McDonald’s international menu
Poster
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Annual Conference and Exposition
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
Providence
RI
United States
The Consumer Perspective on Increased Availability of Gluten-Free Foods
Poster
The Annual Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Federation Conference
The Asia Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Federation
Hong Kong
China
Generation Y Perspectives towards Stadium Food
Poster
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Annual Conference and Exposition
The International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
San Juan
PR
Factors influencing healthy food choices in restaurants: An US consumer perspective
Oral Presentation
The 16th International Conference in Retailing and Services Sciences
The European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies
Niagara Falls
Canada
). Linking teaching, research, outreach, and the student experience through a food industry sponsored special event promotion
Oral Presentation
The European Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Conference
The European Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education
Leed
United Kingdom
Marketing research for Thai frozen food: Reducing the risks and factors for launching new food product into the U.S. market
Oral Presentation
The 11th Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research in Hospitality and Tourism
The Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research in Hospitality and Tourism
Seattle
WA
United States