Semin Park

Semin Park is an Assistant Professor in the Management and Organization department at the Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on relational dynamics within and between teams, employing a social network perspective to analyze longitudinal changes in work collectives across diverse contexts such as emergency response systems and organizational teams.

Education:

• PhD in Management, University of Connecticut (2019)
• MSc in Management, Seoul National University (2013)
• BBA in Business Administration, Seoul National University (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Park investigates team dynamics using network analysis to explore conflict resolution, leadership transitions, and collective behavior. She emphasizes structural elements of multi-team systems, emergency response configurations, and the application of big data methods for organizational insights. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical solutions for improving team performance and workplace safety.

Publications Trends: Her most recent articles (2020–2024) emphasize network-based approaches to team conflict, leadership transitions in crises, and dynamic constructs in organizational settings. Earlier work (2012–2018) includes foundational studies on team creativity, peer evaluations, and historical evolution of work teams.

Affiliations & Resources: She is affiliated with Penn State’s Smeal College and maintains an active Google Scholar profile. No grants or awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts.