Qi ZHANG

Qi ZHANG is an Assistant Professor in the Management and Organisation Area at Rennes School of Business (since 2023). Their research focuses on Social Psychology, Creative Processes, and Innovation Management, with a particular emphasis on virtual collaboration, tacit knowledge acquisition, and the future of work. They have presented at leading conferences like Academy of Management and EGOS, receiving notable accolades including a Best Paper award in 2021 and a finalist placement for practical implications in 2023.

Key research themes include understanding how virtual environments impact knowledge transfer through observation and storytelling, evaluating novel technologies, and exploring brokerage roles in organizational networks. Their work bridges academic theory with practical applications, aiming to enhance organizational effectiveness in evolving work landscapes.

• Awards: Best Paper Proceedings (AoM 2021), MOC Division Finalist (AoM 2023)
• Publications: Featured in Academy of Management proceedings and the upcoming Oxford Handbook on Leadership and Identity.