Michael Cheng

Dr. Michael Cheng, an accomplished leader with a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management, has a rich history of providing strategic vision and academic leadership in a prestigious hospitality management program spanning two continents.

Fluent in Cantonese and conversational Mandarin, Dr. Cheng has excelled in managing human, financial, and capital resources in higher education since 1999, emphasizing education, relationship building, and collaboration with an open leadership approach.

With a strong fundraising background from private, corporate, federal agencies, and foundations, Dr. Cheng is dedicated to fostering inclusiveness and globalization within educational environments.

His educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management from Iowa State University, an M.S. in Nutritional Science & Dietetics with a focus on Restaurant/Food Service Management, and a B.S. in Restaurant/Foodservice Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Throughout his career, Dr. Cheng has held key positions such as Dean at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University, visiting professor at Taylor's University, and roles at various other academic institutions in both leadership and faculty capacities.

His extensive experience also includes roles such as Director of Global Studies, Chair of the Department of Culinology and Hospitality Management, and Program Director for Culinary Arts and Management, showcasing his versatility and expertise in the field.