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Dr. Dora E. Bock serves as the Bradley Professor and Marketing Chair in the Department of Marketing at Auburn University's Harbert College of Business, where she has been a faculty member since 2015. Her work bridges academic research with practical business applications in consumer-focused domains.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Marketing from Louisiana State University (2012)
- BS in Business Administration (Marketing Concentration) from the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse (2006)
Dr. Bock's research centers on customer relationships, gratitude, and decision-making processes, with expertise spanning Marketing Research, Consumer Behavior, and Relationship Marketing. Her investigations into human elements of commerce—particularly how emotional responses like gratitude influence consumer choices—have established her as a significant voice in modern marketing theory. She explores these dynamics through interdisciplinary lenses examining psychological, ethical, and service-oriented dimensions of buyer-seller interactions.
Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with multiple prestigious awards:
- Best Article of the Year Award from the Journal of Services Marketing (2021) for AI in services research
- Best Article of the Year Award from the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice for retirement decision-making studies
- Best in Track Award from the Association of Marketing Theory and Practice for healthcare decision research
- Department of Marketing's Outstanding Research Award
- Harbert College of Business Lowder Teaching Award
- Auburn University Marketing Department Outstanding Teaching Award
- LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Bock's research impact extends beyond academia through widespread media coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Cosmopolitan Magazine, demonstrating real-world relevance. While specific advising details aren't documented, her teaching accolades indicate exceptional mentorship capabilities. Her work has attracted significant attention for translating complex consumer behavior concepts into actionable business insights, particularly regarding emotional drivers in service relationships and technology-mediated interactions.
