Dr. Tracy Hecht is an Associate Professor of Management and Graduate Program Director of the PhD Program in Business Administration at the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University . She earned her PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Her research focuses on the interplay between work, family, and other life roles, particularly how these interactions influence job search behaviors, career trajectories, and well-being. Key themes include work-family boundary management, career procrastination, and the impact of multi-role dynamics on professional outcomes. As an Associate Editor at the Journal of Organizational Behavior , Dr. Hecht contributes to advancing scholarly discourse in her field. Her work has been published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology . Recent research highlights include studies on gender differences in job search intensity and the psychological mechanisms behind career decision delays. Her teaching and supervision span the Management (MSc) and Business Administration (PhD) programs. While no specific grants or labs are explicitly noted, her research consistently addresses contemporary challenges at the intersection of work and personal life, offering actionable insights for organizations and policymakers.
Adelle Forth is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, specializing in psychopathy research. Her work examines cognitive and affective processes underlying psychopathic traits, early manifestations in youth, and societal impacts. She has published extensively on violence risk assessment, forensic evaluation tools, and interpersonal dynamics affected by psychopathy. Research Focus: Her studies explore psychopathy's influence on romantic relationships, empathy deficits, humor styles, and vulnerability perceptions. She also validates cross-cultural diagnostic tools like the Spanish PCL:YV and investigates cyber-related deviant behaviors linked to dark personality traits. Professional Service: Dr. Forth serves on editorial boards and has supervised numerous graduate theses. She no longer accepts new students.
Ramona Bobocel is a Professor specializing in organizational justice and social psychology. Her work focuses on workplace fairness, employee well-being, and the mitigation of social inequalities. She leads the Fairness at Work Lab and holds fellowships from SIOP, APS, and CPA. Her research spans organizational behavior, leadership, and developmental psychology, emphasizing practical solutions for equitable workplaces. Education: B.Sc. (University of Alberta), MA and PhD (Western University). She has received multiple awards including the Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award (2002) and Arts Faculty Excellence awards (2019, 2022). Research interests include psychological distance effects on forgiveness, age-related justice perceptions, and gender pay gap dynamics. Her work integrates cognitive and social psychology to address real-world organizational challenges. Teaching focuses on psychological measurement, research methods, and workplace justice. She advises students on empirical projects and collaborates internationally on justice-related research. Key contributions include editing the Psychology of Justice and Legitimacy (2010) and pioneering studies on perspective-taking in conflict resolution. Her labs explore moral reasoning and leadership’s role in fostering fair environments.
Christy M.K. Cheung serves as Chair Professor in Information Systems and Digital Innovation Management at Hong Kong Baptist University's Department of Management, Marketing and Information Systems within the School of Business. She also holds the prestigious position of Director of the Research Office at HKBU and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Internet Research . As President of the Association for Information Systems (AIS-Hong Kong Chapter), she demonstrates significant leadership in her academic community. Professor Cheung's research focuses on Digital Wellness and Safety, Digital Health and Well-Being, and Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Her work explores the complex relationship between technology use and human well-being, examining how digital environments impact both professional and personal lives. She investigates social media dynamics, data analytics applications, and information systems security from a human-centered perspective, with particular attention to ethical implications and social justice considerations. Her publication record shows a consistent focus on technostress, cyberdeviance, social media activism, and digital well-being. Recent work examines the episodic nature of technostressors and their effects on workplace behavior, social justice implications of doxing during political protests, and the interplay between technology use and work-family dynamics. These publications appear in top-tier journals including MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Information Systems Journal , reflecting her standing as a leading scholar in the field. Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence (2007) Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence (2016) Best Paper Award at International Conference on Information Systems (2003) Excellence in Reviewing Honorable Mention (2018) Best Reviewer in Journal of Association for Information Systems (2020) President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Scholarly Work (HKBU, 2021/22) President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Research Supervision (HKBU, 2019/20) Professor Cheung has successfully supervised three PhD students who now hold positions at prestigious institutions including Leicester University, Manchester University, and the University of Auckland. She has secured over HK$15 million in research funding through more than 25 competitive grants from sources including the General Research Fund, UGC Additional Funding, and the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Her RGC Senior Research Fellow award provided HK$7.8 million for a 60-month research program. As Director of the Research Office at HKBU, Professor Cheung plays a key role in advancing the university's research mission while maintaining her own vigorous research program. Her leadership extends to editorial roles for major journals and organizational positions within the Association for Information Systems.
Dr. John Fiset is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Management Department at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University. He specializes in leadership dynamics, multilingual workplace challenges, and experiential education. Previously, he taught at Memorial University and Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business. His research explores how leaders shape workplace environments, language-related misunderstandings in organizations, and effective management strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Concordia University, alongside an MSc and BComm (Honours). Dr. Fiset has consulted on leadership and decision-making for various organizations. Educations: Ph.D. in Administration, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University MSc in Administration, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University BComm (Honours), Mount Allison University Research Interests: Dr. Fiset’s work focuses on leadership influence, multilingualism in organizations, and experiential learning methodologies. He investigates how workplace communication breakdowns affect employee behavior and organizational outcomes, emphasizing practical solutions for managers. Recent studies include analyses of abusive supervision, gender dynamics in leadership, and pandemic-era educational innovations. Teaching & Grants: Active in curriculum development for management education, particularly online and hybrid formats. No grant details explicitly stated in text.
Young Ho Song is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the Odette School of Business, University of Windsor. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour from McGill University (2018), an M.I.L.R. from Cornell University (2011), an M.B.A. from the University of British Columbia (2010), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yonsei University (1999). His research focuses on organizational behavior, human resources management, and the psychological and behavioral responses of employees to workplace challenges such as customer mistreatment and AI integration. He has received notable awards including the 2024 Professor of the Year and the Odette New Researcher Award (2021). Education: Ph.D., McGill University (2018) M.I.L.R., Cornell University (2011) M.B.A., University of British Columbia (2010) B.S., Yonsei University (1999) Research Interests: Employee behavior under customer mistreatment, AI adoption in workplaces, negotiation strategies in cross-cultural contexts, and the psychological mechanisms behind workplace deviance and conformity. Grants: SSHRC Insight Development Grant ($67,332) Odette Research Innovation Fund grants totaling $22,000 His recent articles explore themes such as AI tool impacts on employee learning, customer satisfaction in mobile app usage, and ethical negotiation strategies in South Asia. He has presented widely at conferences like the Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Maryam Dilmaghani is a Professor of Economics at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University. Her research focuses on gender economics, labor markets, health economics, and behavioral economics. She examines topics such as decision-making under competition, socio-cultural influences on economic behavior, and disparities in well-being across demographic groups. Her work frequently employs empirical approaches to analyze data from elite competitions, labor markets, and Canadian demographic trends. Key research themes include: Gender gaps in earnings, risk-taking, and corrupt behavior Impact of religiosity, education, and body image on economic outcomes Demographic patterns in fertility, homeownership, and citizenship Discrimination studies related to race, sexual orientation, and gender identity Her recent publications explore weather effects on chess player performance, LGBTQ+ economic experiences, and the causal links between education and health behaviors. This work highlights intersections between economic systems and sociocultural factors shaping individual choices and societal structures. Dr. Dilmaghani holds no currently listed awards but has produced a prolific body of peer-reviewed research. Her work contributes to policy debates on workplace diversity, urban planning equity, and labor market inclusion. She can be reached at maryam.dilmaghani@smu.ca for academic collaboration inquiries.
Patrick Bruning is Professor of Business Administration in the Faculty of Management at the University of New Brunswick. He teaches organizational behavior, leadership, and motivation courses. Dr. Bruning holds a PhD from Purdue University and researches work behavior dynamics with focus on job crafting and organizational sponsorship relationships. Research focuses on: Job crafting competencies and outcomes Leadership development strategies Organizational sponsorship effectiveness Social influence in networked environments His publications appear in premier outlets including Academy of Management Journal and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Awards include SSHRC Grants, Harrison McCain Young Scholar's Award, UNB Merit Award, and multiple research excellence recognitions. He serves on editorial boards for Human Relations, Journal of Management, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.
William Hall is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Brock University. His research focuses on social identity threat, diversity, and inclusion, particularly examining how interpersonal interactions and organizational norms affect marginalized groups in STEM fields. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research explores how workplace cultures and policies can mitigate social identity threat for women and other underrepresented groups. Key areas include gender dynamics in STEM, organizational inclusion strategies, and the psychological impacts of implicit biases. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Social Psychological and Personality Science . William’s work emphasizes the interplay between individual experiences and systemic structures, advocating for identity-safe environments that foster belonging and reduce burnout. His lab website highlights ongoing projects and collaborations. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to organizational psychology are notable. He advises no listed students but collaborates on grants exploring workplace inclusion and gender equity.
Muskan Chawla is an Assistant Professor in the Accounting and Information Systems Division at the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in Accounting from UCLA Anderson School of Management, an MSc in Finance (Distinction) from LSE, and a BCom (Honors) from Shri Ram College of Commerce. Her research focuses on how corporate disclosures influence innovation, supply chains, and intangible assets. Key themes include intellectual property management, information asymmetry in supply chains, and climate risk mitigation through transparency. Her education includes: BCom (Delhi University) MSc Financial Economics (GIPE) MSc Finance (LSE) PhD (UCLA) Research interests span disclosure strategies, innovation measurement in pharmaceuticals, and the role of information opacity in climate risks. Recent work examines employee satisfaction in knowledge-intensive firms and how patent expirations affect corporate disclosures. She teaches courses like Introduction to Financial Accounting at UBC Sauder. Her articles analyze real-world impacts of disclosure dissemination on innovation efficiency and the interplay between organizational capital and brand capital. Empirical findings emphasize the importance of public information environments in mitigating supply chain disruptions caused by climate events. No scientific awards are listed, though her work has been featured in prominent journals. Teaching and advising roles include guiding MBA/Executive MBA students at UCLA and UBC. Current affiliations include the Sauder School of Business, with no mention of labs or teams beyond her academic division.
Laurie Barclay is a full Professor and Lang Chair in Leadership at the Department of Management, University of Guelph. She holds academic leadership roles, including associate editor for the Journal of Organizational Behavior . Her research focuses on fairness, leadership, healthy workplaces, equity/diversity/inclusion (EDI), and conflict management. She has received multiple awards for research and teaching, including the Ontario Early Researcher Award and Alumni Award of Excellence for Mentoring. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior from the University of British Columbia (2006), B.A. (Honors) in Psychology from the University of Calgary (2000). Research emphasizes creating equitable workplaces through leadership interventions, managing unfairness, and fostering forgiveness. Her work appears in top journals like Academy of Management Annals and Journal of Applied Psychology . Key grants include SSHRC and the Ontario Early Researcher Award. Teaching and mentorship are central to her career; she actively mentors graduate students and leads courses on leadership and organizational behavior. Her work bridges theory and practice, addressing real-world workplace challenges.
Dirk De Clercq is a Distinguished Professor of Management at the Goodman School of Business, Brock University. His research focuses on organizational behavior, workplace psychology, leadership, and employee well-being. He explores topics such as employee turnover, resilience, workplace conflict, and the interplay between work and family life. His recent work examines how organizational dynamics like bullying, procedural injustice, and leadership styles affect employee behavior and performance. Research interests include understanding how employees navigate challenges such as role ambiguity, workplace incivility, and political climates. He investigates mechanisms like resilience, forgiveness, and innovation propensity as buffers against negative outcomes. His studies often emphasize practical implications for fostering healthier organizational cultures and improving employee engagement. Publications highlight trends in organizational change, ethical behavior, and the psychological impact of crises. He has analyzed the role of religiosity, self-control, and adaptive humor in mitigating workplace stress. Dirk’s work bridges theoretical insights with real-world management practices, contributing to fields like entrepreneurship and human resource management. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His research is supported through institutional affiliations at Brock University, with a focus on collaborative studies across international contexts. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned, though his collaborative articles suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research networks.
Dr. Mandi Baker is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management. Her work bridges sociological theory with practical applications in leisure studies, focusing on ethical leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and gender dynamics in outdoor recreation. She holds a PhD from Griffith University and a BA from the University of Waterloo, specializing in Leisure Studies. Dr. Baker's research examines emotion work, power relations in service industries, and sustainable leadership practices, with a particular emphasis on summer camps and clinical settings. Dr. Baker actively collaborates with industry partners through roles on the American Camp Association’s Research and Evaluation Committee and Outward Bound Vietnam’s Governing Board. She co-hosts the podcast *The Pudding*, exploring camp research, and serves on editorial boards for the *World Leisure Journal* and *Journal of Youth Development*. Her recent work includes a SSHRC Engage Grant ($25,000) investigating queer youth inclusion in summer camps. Her awards include the 2022 Research for Impact Award from Torrens University and the 2016 Excellence in Research Award from the Canadian Camping Association. Dr. Baker teaches across leisure studies, DEI, and qualitative research methods, and is currently accepting master’s and PhD students.
Brent Lyons is an Associate Professor of Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research focuses on stigma, identity management, and worker well-being, particularly within marginalized groups such as disabled employees. He holds significant academic roles, including editorial board memberships for top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management . Lyons has earned notable awards, including the York Research Chair in Stigmatization and Social Identity and the Seymour Schulich Teaching Excellence Award. His work is funded by SSHRC grants and addresses topics like dominant-group identity threat, vulnerable workers, and disclosure strategies for marginalized identities. His recent publications emphasize systemic challenges faced by stigmatized groups, including within-group stigmatization among high-status workers and the impact of political discourse on workplace morale. Courses taught include Organizational Behaviour and Diversity and Inclusion in Organizations . Key Research Themes: Stigma dynamics, identity management, workplace diversity, vulnerable populations. Grants: Multiple SSHRC grants supporting research on marginalized workers and organizational inclusion. Awards: Schulich Research Excellence Fellow (2024–2027), York Research Leader (2020).
Farimah HakemZadeh is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resource Management at York University, within the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. Her research focuses on human resources, evidence-based decision making, and health human resources, particularly examining retention strategies in healthcare professions such as midwifery. She holds a PhD in Business Administration (Management of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources) from McMaster University, an MBA from Sharif University of Technology, and a BSc in Engineering. Her work emphasizes understanding the interplay between work-life balance, organizational policies, and professional intentions. Key themes include midwives' retention challenges, the role of peer support in education, and the application of ecological systems theory to healthcare workforce dynamics. She actively contributes to evidence-based management practices, advocating for bridging research and practical decision-making. Her research spans diverse methodologies, including mixed-methods studies and systematic reviews. Notably, she led a pan-Canadian study on midwives' retention, analyzing systemic factors influencing career decisions. She is also involved in exploring interprofessional boundaries in midwifery education and the impact of work schedules on professional satisfaction. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to healthcare management and education highlight significant scholarly impact. She is currently accepting graduate students interested in human resources, healthcare systems, and evidence-based decision-making frameworks.
