معرفی
Michael Braun is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business. His research focuses on organizational behavior, computational modeling, and multilevel dynamics. Prior to joining DePaul in 2019, he served as an instructor at the University of South Florida.
Education
- PhD, Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University (2012)
- MA, Organizational Psychology, Michigan State University (2009)
- BA, Psychology, Purdue University (2006)
Research Areas
Braun's work spans emergent leadership, team cohesion, and knowledge emergence in dynamic organizational contexts. He employs computational modeling, longitudinal data analysis, and sociometric methods to study multilevel dynamics in teams and decision-making processes.
His publications address methodological challenges in organizational research, including spurious relationships in longitudinal data, dominance analysis accuracy, and construct validity in big data studies. Current projects integrate computational models with social theory and examine temporal patterns in team cognition and performance.
Scientific Awards
- 2013 Organizational Research Method Best Paper Award
- 2015 Owens Scholarly Achievement Award
- 2017 Journal of Business and Psychology Reviewer of the Year Award
Braun also works with Starling Trust Sciences since 2016, focusing on sociometric data analysis and psychometric assessments. His methodological expertise is reflected in contributions to journals like Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Research Methods, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.
