About
Prof. Zeynep Aycan is a Professor of International Business and Organisational Behaviour at Loughborough University, UK, and Director of Global External Engagement. Previously, she spent 27 years at Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey. She holds a BA/MA from Boğaziçi University (Turkey), a PhD from Queen’s University (Canada), and post-doctoral training at McGill University (Canada). Her research focuses on cross-cultural HRM, leadership dynamics (including green/empowering leadership), and work-life balance, with a global comparative lens.
Educational Background:
- BA and MA in Psychology, Boğaziçi University
- PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Queen’s University
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship, McGill University
Research Interests:
- Cross-cultural analysis of leadership styles and HRM practices
- Gender dynamics in organizational settings
- Work-life interface challenges in global contexts
- Emerging leadership constructs like 'green leadership' and 'downward mobbing'
Professional Recognition:
- Top 2% Global Scientist (Stanford University, 2023)
- World Economic Forum Outstanding Young Scientist Award
- TUBITAK Science Award (Turkey’s highest scientific honor)
- Outstanding Teaching Award (Renmin University, China)
Leadership Roles:
- President, International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)
- Former President, Turkish Psychological Association (Istanbul Branch)
- Graduate Dean, Social Sciences & Humanities at Koç University
Her research has been published in top-tier journals like Journal of International Business Studies, Science, and Nature Reviews Psychology. She leads the Koç University Leadership Lab and advises multinational corporations including Coca-Cola and Pfizer.
