Aparna Joshi

Aparna Joshi is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Previously, she held faculty positions at Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on understanding social differences, particularly gender inequality, and how leaders can foster inclusion across professional settings like engineering, law, and executive leadership. Key themes include neurodiversity in the workplace, generational differences, and strategies for overcoming systemic barriers.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management (not explicitly stated, inferred from titles and roles)

Research Interests:

• Gender dynamics in professional teams
• Neurodiversity (e.g., autism in workplaces)
• Leadership strategies for inclusion
• Stakeholder perspectives on diversity

Key Awards and Grants:

• 2024: Cummings Award for Early to Mid-Career Scholarly Achievement
• 2019: Fellow of the Academy of Management
• 2010: NSF Grant for studying team diversity in multidisciplinary groups

Grants and Advising:

• Advised numerous doctoral students now faculty at top global business schools.
• Contributed to NSF-funded research on gender dynamics in engineering teams.

Labs/Teams:

• Focuses on organizational behavior and diversity research through collaborative projects and editorial roles.