Hajo Adam

Hajo Adam is a Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Strategy & Organisation group. His research focuses on organizational psychology, particularly cultural influences and conflict dynamics. He explores how multicultural experiences and cultural differences shape decision-making, creativity, and identity, while also investigating emotional management in negotiations and cross-cultural conflict resolution.

Education: M.Sc. and Ph.D. from INSEAD, followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a prior role as Assistant Professor at Rice University’s Jones Graduate School of Business. Recognized for teaching excellence at Kellogg, Rice, and Bath, he was also named one of the world’s 40 top business school professors under 40 by Poets & Quants.

Research interests span cultural psychology (e.g., multiculturalism’s impact on identity) and conflict resolution (e.g., anger’s role in negotiations). His work bridges theory and practice, with findings featured in outlets like Psychological Science and popular media such as the New York Times and Harvard Business Review.

• Awards:
  • Teaching Excellence Awards (Kellogg, Rice, Bath)
  • Poets & Quants ‘40 Under 40’ Recognition

His advising and grants history remains unspecified, though his research contributions emphasize organizational dynamics and cultural influences. He has contributed to executive education programs on negotiation and decision-making.