American University’s Kogod School of Business is home to faculty with ambitions to teach rising business professionals and improve the world through their research. Kogod professors take on issues including sustainability, equity, consumer well-being, and cybersecurity— and that expertise translates into an academic community where students learn about the many aspects of business. For a new professor of management, Chen Tang, Kogod is the ideal place for him to continue his work and collaborate with colleagues who share his goals.
“My passion for making a meaningful impact on real-world organizations through research and teaching led me here,” he explained. “Kogod’s commitment to cutting-edge research and high standards in teaching perfectly aligns with my career aspirations.”
Professor Tang joined Kogod shortly after completing his PhD in labor and industrial relations at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. A human resources expert who worked in the industry for three years before pursuing his doctorate, Tang’s research focuses on improving an organization’s ability to predict important work outcomes, from job performance to employee well-being. In particular, he explores how employers can improve diversity in hiring outcomes and create a more inclusive workplace overall.
“I firmly believe in diversity’s transformative potential for organizations and for society as a whole,” he said.