Chou-Yu Tsai

Chou-Yu (Joey) Tsai is the Osterhout Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Binghamton University's School of Management. She holds a PhD in leadership and organizational behavior from Binghamton University, alongside BS and MS degrees in psychology from National Taiwan University. Her research focuses on multilevel and interdisciplinary leadership studies, including entrepreneurship, virtual team dynamics, robotic technology leadership, and coaching efficacy. Tsai is affiliated with the Bernard M. & Ruth R. Bass Center for Leadership Studies, among other research centers, and serves on editorial boards for The Leadership Quarterly and Wine Business Case Research Journal.

Education:

• BS and MS in Psychology, National Taiwan University
• PhD in Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Binghamton University

Her research interests emphasize leadership in digital environments, strategic human capital management, and the integration of robotic technology into organizational structures. Key areas include leader emergence in virtual teams, the impact of paternalistic leadership in East Asian contexts, and the application of machine learning to communication dynamics.

Awards include the 2023 Lois B. DeFleur International Innovation Award and multiple research excellence awards from Binghamton University. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in healthcare, sports, and technology sectors.

Advising & Grants: Tsai has advised numerous research projects focusing on leadership development and human-technology collaboration. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives exploring robotic integration in workplaces and virtual team management.

Her affiliated labs/teams include the Bernard M. & Ruth R. Bass Center for Leadership Studies and the Center for Collective Dynamics of Complex Systems, fostering collaborative research across disciplines.