Zhonghao Wang

Dr. Zhonghao Wang serves as Assistant Professor of Management at the Marilyn Davies College of Business, University of Houston-Downtown, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management and HR Analytics across multiple semesters from 2023-2025.

Education

• Ph.D. in Human Resources and Labor Relations, Michigan State University
• M.S. in Global Finance, Fordham University
• B.A. in English Language and Literature, Wuhan University
• B.S. in Finance, Wuhan University

Research Focus

Professor Wang investigates workplace change dynamics through two interconnected streams: (1) employee-driven adaptations including job crafting, transfer of training, and career trajectory responses; and (2) methodological innovations in survey research addressing careless/insufficient effort responding. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical HR applications, published in premier outlets like Human Resource Management and Organizational Research Methods.

Publication Trends

His 2021-2025 publications reveal evolving focus from foundational job crafting (2021-2022) to contemporary workplace challenges: cannabis use impacts (2025), hybrid training transfer (2023), and advanced survey methodology (2024). The research consistently employs longitudinal designs and examines reciprocal relationships between individual behaviors and organizational contexts, with increasing emphasis on distal career outcomes.

University Service

Wang actively contributes through Faculty Senate Committee on Credentials and Elections (2024-2026), Parking and Transportation Committee (2023-2025), Marilyn Davies College of Business Curriculum Committee (2024-2026), and Department of Management Search and Curriculum Committees (2023-2025), demonstrating institutional commitment across all governance levels.