Dr. Salustiano dos Reis Piedade
PhD in Human Resource Management
Permanent Senior Lecturer, Dili Institute of Technology
Research Interest: Human Resource Management,
Organisational Behaviour, Transformational Leadership,
Employee Performance, Job Satisfaction
Dr. Salustiano dos Reis Piedade is a Permanent Senior Lecturer at the Dili Institute of Technology, specialising in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour. His research explores how transformational leadership, work climate, job engagement, and organisational commitment shape employee performance in both corporate and community contexts. He has published extensively on the mediating role of factors such as employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and lay participation in strengthening organisational effectiveness. His work integrates perspectives from corporate management with applications in tourism, pastoral leadership, and service organisations in Timor-Leste. Dr. Piedade’s academic contributions have also examined how responsible tourism influences community well-being, highlighting the role of sustainable practices in improving quality of life in rural destinations. His interdisciplinary approach demonstrates a balance between rigorous HRM theory and its practical application across industries in Timor- Leste.
Within the Dili Institute of Technology, Dr. Piedade is a key figure in mentoring doctoral candidates, equipping them with advanced perspectives on leadership, motivation, and employee behaviour in dynamic organisational environments. His work supports DIT’s vision of preparing doctoral graduates with both local relevance and international academic impact.