Abdifatah Ali

Dr. Abdifatah A. Ali is an Assistant Professor at the Carlson School of Management within the University of Minnesota, specializing in Work and Organizations. His research addresses stigmatized identities in employment, workplace diversity, and the role of emotions and motivation in organizational behavior.

• Education:
• Ph.D. and M.A. in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University (2017 and 2015)
• B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University (2012)

Research Interests: Focuses on identity communication in hiring, equitable employment practices, and affective drivers of workplace behavior. His work bridges social psychology with organizational equity.

Article Trends: Recent publications explore stigmatized identities (e.g., criminal records), racial trauma in employment, candidate experience optimization, and incivility in job seeking. Themes include diversity, recruitment ethics, and emotional dynamics.

Professional Affiliations: Member of the Academy of Management and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Teaches organizational behavior and diversity management to MBA and Master’s students.