Shah, Arpit - Arch H. Aplin III '80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism

Arpit Shah: Ph.D. Student
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Education

Undergraduate Education: B. ARCH, Bachelor of Architecture, Pune University, India | 2009
Graduate Education: M. Arch (Architectural Conservation), Master of Architecture, Pune University, India | 2014; Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST), Texas Tech University (TTU) | 2022; Graduate Certificate in Historic Preservation and Digital Humanities, Texas A&M University | Coursework Completed, Expected 2027; Ph.D. Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism, Texas A&M University | Coursework Completed, Expected 2027

Areas of Expertise

Visitor Experience | Visitor Interpretation | Visitor Engagement | Visitor Education
Heritage Tourism | Digital Heritage | Story Telling | Virtual Reconstruction
Immersive Experience and Marketing | Augmented and Virtual Reality
Heritage Walk and GIS Spatial Analytics | Behavioral Mapping

Professional Summary

Advisor: Dr. Courtney Suess and Dr. Brian King

Arpit Shah is a Ph.D. candidate in the Arch H. Aplin III ’80 Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management & Tourism at Texas A&M University, specializing in digitally augmented visitor experiences at historic sites. His research investigates how augmented and virtual reality technologies influence visitor interpretation, engagement, and knowledge acquisition. Building on an interdisciplinary expertise in architectural conservation and geospatial technologies, he integrates digital systems into historic site interpretation to create immersive, meaningful visitor experiences. His work employs experimental design and experience theory to develop sustainable, evidence-based approaches to heritage practice.