Letian Zhang

Letian Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration in the Organizational Behavior Unit at Harvard Business School. They hold a PhD in Sociology from Harvard University (2018), with a thesis titled Race and Status Dynamics in the NBA, advised by Frank Dobbin, Alexandra A. Killewald, Nancy DiTomaso, and Elena Obukhova. Their research focuses on intersectional dynamics of race, status, and organizational structures, particularly in professional sports and workplace hierarchies.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, Harvard University, May 2018

Research interests include sociological analysis of institutional hierarchies, discrimination mechanisms, and the role of cultural capital in professional settings. Their work bridges organizational theory with critical race studies, employing mixed-method approaches to examine systemic inequities.

Advising and grants information is currently unavailable. Zhang is affiliated with Harvard Business School's core research initiatives on organizational diversity and labor markets.