Remus Ilies

Remus Ilies is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Technology at Bocconi University. Prior to joining Bocconi in 2021, he held the position of Provost’s Chair and Full Professor of Management and Organisation at The National University of Singapore for a decade, and before that, he was the Gary Valade Research Fellow and Professor of Management at Michigan State University, where he began his academic career as an assistant professor in 2003.

He holds an MBA from Iowa State University and a PhD in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Management from the University of Florida.

His research focuses on employee well-being, work-family processes, leadership, motivation, and emotional processes in organizations. Key areas include the spillover of work experiences into family life, the impact of personal strengths on engagement, and strategies for enhancing well-being through positive work experiences. His work applies theoretical perspectives such as approach-avoidance and interpersonal complementarity to understand customer-employee dynamics and organizational citizenship behavior.

Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining psychological mechanisms in workplace dynamics, with consistent emphasis on well-being outcomes, emotional regulation, and cross-contextual behavioral spillover, primarily published in elite management and psychology journals.

His scientific awards include:

• Excellence in Research Award from Bocconi University (2023)

While the text does not specify current advisees, his 20+ year career trajectory at major research institutions implies extensive mentorship of doctoral students. His publication record in top-tier outlets indicates sustained research funding throughout his career, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided text.