Mazlan Maskor

Mazlan Maskor is an academic researcher specializing in leadership studies and social identity theory, currently affiliated with the School of Management within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at University of Queensland. His research focuses on identity leadership, organizational behavior, and leadership destabilization processes.

Dr. Maskor completed his PhD at University of Queensland in 2021 with a dissertation titled 'How leaders fall: Exploring the process of leadership destabilization.' His academic work demonstrates a strong focus on the psychological and social processes underlying effective and ineffective leadership in organizational contexts.

His research interests center on identity leadership, examining how leaders build trust, influence group dynamics, and navigate crises. His publications reveal a particular interest in multi-level leadership phenomena, leadership transgressions, and the application of social identity theory to practical leadership challenges across various organizational settings.

Analysis of his publication record shows consistent contributions to high-impact journals in social psychology and organizational behavior. His work often examines leadership through the lens of identity processes, with recent publications focusing on measurement development (VILS scale), political leadership applications, and the impact of leadership transgressions at multiple organizational levels.

Dr. Maskor has established a productive research collaboration network, frequently working with prominent scholars including S. Alexander Haslam and Niklas K. Steffens. His publications demonstrate strong international collaboration, with co-authors from multiple countries reflecting the global relevance of his research on leadership phenomena.