Sebastian Stoermer

Sebastian Stoermer is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management and Asian Business at the University of Goettingen's Faculty of Economic Sciences since 2017, following his doctoral research at the same institution. His academic journey includes a Dr. rer. pol. in HRM (summa cum laude) from Goettingen (2014-2017), an M.Sc. in Business Psychology from Bremen University (2010-2013), and a B.Sc. in Psychology from Bremen (2007-2010) with a visiting scholar period at Clark University in 2012.

His educational background features:

• Dr. rer. pol. in HRM, University of Goettingen (2014-2017)
• M.Sc. in Business Psychology, University of Bremen (2010-2013)
• Visiting Student Scholar, Clark University (2012)
• B.Sc. in Psychology, University of Bremen (2007-2010)

Stoermer's research centers on Organizational Behavior, International HRM, Expatriate Management, and Diversity and Inclusion. His work examines how inclusion climates affect knowledge exchange, how expatriates navigate cross-cultural challenges, and how diversity initiatives impact employee outcomes. He employs multi-method approaches to investigate fault lines in diverse teams and resilience mechanisms in international assignments.

His publication portfolio reveals strong emphasis on expatriate adjustment dynamics, inclusion climates in multinational contexts, and gender-related issues in international assignments. Recent work increasingly integrates psychological perspectives with international business frameworks, particularly examining spousal adjustment, knowledge transfer during repatriation, and harassment experiences in diverse workplaces.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Journal of Global Mobility Best Paper Award (EURAM 2017)
• EURAM 2017 Best Conference Paper Award
• AIB South East Asia Chapter Best Paper Award (2018)
• Multiple DAAD grants and Sheth Foundation funding
• Carolyn Dexter Award Finalist status

Stoermer actively contributes to academic service as Associate Editor of the Journal of Global Mobility and ad-hoc reviewer for top journals including Human Resource Management and The International Journal of Human Resource Management. His research has been supported by DAAD travel grants, the Sheth Foundation, and Goettingen University networks, facilitating extensive conference participation across Academy of Management, AIB, and EURAM venues. While no formal lab structure is indicated, his collaborative work with Froese, Selmer, and Lauring suggests ongoing research partnerships in international HRM.