Lingling Pan

Lingling Pan is an Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and the Organizations and Entrepreneurship group. She holds a Ph.D. in Strategy from Michigan State University.

Education

• Ph.D. in Strategy, Michigan State University

Research Interests

Her work focuses on strategic communication, leadership, and organizational behavior, particularly examining how language concreteness, temporal framing, and diversity in leadership affect firm performance and investor reactions.

Recent Publication Trends

Her research spans strategic management, entrepreneurship, and organizational behavior, with topics like gender diversity in boards, venture capital framing, and competitive dynamics.

Awards

• Finalist, Karen Legge Prize (2019)
• Katz School of Business Excellence in Research Award (2018-2019)
• Distinguished Paper Award (2017), STR Division of Academy of Management

Professional Service

She serves on the Editorial Review Board of journals including the Journal of Management Studies and Strategic Management Journal, and contributes ad hoc reviews for multiple academic publications.