Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pearl Lin

Dr. Pearl Lin, Associate Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel and Tourism Management, began her career as a chef and maintains strong industry connections. She has judged international competitions, including WorldSkills and the International Abilympics, and shared her culinary insights at TEDx Hong Kong in 2016. Author of two cookbooks and co-author of several others, Dr. Lin also leads executive programs on conflict management across Asia and the Middle East. She holds a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts Management from the Culinary Institute of America, a Master’s in Hospitality Management from the University of Brighton, and a Ph.D. from the University of Strathclyde. Her research focuses on the sharing economy, hospitality marketing, and restaurant management, while her teaching covers culinary arts, global cuisines, and marketing.