Cristian Vasquez

Dr Cristian Vasquez is a Lecturer in Leadership at the Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield Management School. His research spans affective dynamics in organizations, leadership, team processes, and work-related well-being. With a PhD in Work Psychology from the University of Manchester and prior roles as a Research Associate at Sheffield, Vasquez bridges theoretical insights with practical applications through international collaborations with institutions like the University of Manchester, University of Bologna, and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

• Education:
  • PhD – University of Manchester
  • MRes – University of Manchester
  • BSc – Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Vasquez’s research focuses on two streams: (1) affective dynamics in organizations, examining how leaders and team members regulate emotions to influence collaboration, conflict, trust, and performance; and (2) multilevel impacts of job characteristics on employee well-being, spanning individual to organizational levels. His work informs interventions for mental health promotion in workplaces.

His recent publications explore topics like leader affective presence during crises, stereotype threat in leadership, and emotion regulation in teams. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to validating psychosocial assessment tools (e.g., PSF-Q75) and coaching frameworks during mergers highlight his applied expertise. Vasquez supervises PhD students Ella Hatton (on participatory interventions for mental health nursing) and Samet Arslan (on dark triad leadership traits), and teaches modules in leadership, team dynamics, and workplace well-being.