Christopher Montgomery Barnes

Christopher Montgomery Barnes is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at the National University of Singapore Business School, holding positions such as Provost's Chair and Stephen Riady Professor in Management and Organization. He holds a BSc in Psychology from Pacific Lutheran University, an MBA from Webster University, a PhD in Management from Michigan State University, and additional advanced degrees in Public Health and Science.

His research focuses on human sustainability, particularly the interplay between sleep and work, work-life conflict, and leadership dynamics. He has explored topics like the impact of CEOs' facial masculinity on perceptions of sexual harassment, chronotype effects on work performance, and the ethical implications of machine learning in organizational research.

Barnes' recent work emphasizes circadian rhythms' influence on leadership effectiveness and employee well-being. His studies highlight how biological timing affects workplace behavior, from sleep deprivation's role in status conferral to the ethical challenges of algorithmic management systems.

His publications span high-impact journals like Academy of Management Review and Journal of Applied Psychology, addressing societal issues like air pollution's effect on leadership behavior and the consequences of daylight saving time transitions. Barnes' interdisciplinary approach integrates chronobiology, management science, and social psychology to advance human-centered organizational practices.