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Sunkee Lee is an Associate Professor of Organizational Theory and Strategy at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, where he has been a faculty member since 2017. He currently holds the position of Associate Professor after being promoted from Assistant Professor in 2023, and has received prestigious chairs including the Frank A. and Helen E. Risch Faculty Development Professorship (2022-2024) and the Xerox Junior Faculty Chair (2019-2020). Dr. Lee serves on the editorial boards of the Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and the Journal of Organization Design, demonstrating his significant contributions to the field.
Dr. Lee's research focuses on individual and organizational learning, organization design, and the microfoundations of firm strategy and performance. His work spans multiple contexts including physical workspaces, knowledge transfer, strategic management, and healthcare settings. He examines how physical environments affect creativity, how individuals learn from failures, how spatial proximity influences exploration, and how incentives shape organizational behavior. His integrative approach connects organizational theory with practical applications in diverse industries.
Analysis of Dr. Lee's recent publications reveals a strong focus on organizational learning processes, physical work environments, and strategic decision-making. His work often employs rigorous empirical methods including natural experiments, longitudinal studies, and comprehensive literature reviews. He frequently publishes in top-tier management journals such as Management Science, Organization Science, and Strategic Management Journal, demonstrating the high impact of his research.
- Ralph Gomory Best Industry Studies Paper Award
- William H. Newman Award for Best Paper Based on a Dissertation
- BPS Division Distinguished Student Paper Award at the 77th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
- MK-AKMS Young Scholar Award at the 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
- George Leland Bach Teaching Award for Excellence in the Classroom (2022)
- Poets&Quants' 2024 Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors
- Outstanding Reviewer Award
Dr. Lee teaches the core MBA strategy course at the Tepper School, for which he received the George Leland Bach Teaching Award. He also instructs doctoral courses in Strategic Management and has taught undergraduate Organizational Behavior. His teaching excellence has been recognized with his inclusion among Poets&Quants' Best 40-Under-40 MBA Professors in 2024. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Lee is actively involved in executive education, including programs for the Tata Group of India and Carnegie Mellon's Emerging Business Applications of GenAI program. His military background as a Republic of Korea Army intelligence agent adds a unique perspective to his understanding of organizational dynamics and leadership.
