professor, Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, China
Chi Wei is a tenured professor in the Department of Leadership and Organization Management at Tsinghua University, Beijing. With over two decades of experience in academia, he has made significant contributions to the fields of human resources and organizational behavior. As the Director of the Tsinghua-Rice University Joint Research Center on Human Capital and Sustainable Innovation, Chi Wei combines rigorous research with practical applications to enhance workplace dynamics. 🌟
Publication Profile
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Education
Chi Wei earned his Ph.D. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota in 2003, following a B.A. in Economics from Renmin University of China in 1998. His educational background lays a solid foundation for his research and teaching endeavors in the area of management and organizational studies. 🎓
Experience
Since 2005, Chi Wei has held various positions at Tsinghua University, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor (tenured since 2016) and now as a full Professor. He also serves as the Assistant Dean of the School of Economics and Management and was previously the Academic Director for the Master in Management program. His previous experience includes a position at Kansas State University in the USA. 📚
Research Focus
Chi Wei’s research primarily focuses on human capital, organizational behavior, and sustainable innovation. He explores the dynamics of workplace relationships and their impact on employee performance and organizational effectiveness. His studies often employ experimental methodologies to derive insights applicable to real-world business challenges. 🔍
Awards and Honours
Chi Wei has received numerous accolades for his scholarly contributions, including the Beijing Philosophy and Social Science Award (2023) and the Journal of Organizational Behavior Best Paper Award (2022). His excellence in teaching has been recognized with multiple Tsinghua SEM Teaching Awards and he was honored as the Best Employee of the Year in 2015. 🏆
Publication Top Notes
Set a Goal for Yourself? A Model and Field Experiment With Gig Workers
Prosocial imprint: CEO childhood famine experience and corporate philanthropic donation
Getting ahead or getting along? How motivational orientations forge newcomers’ cohort network structures, task assistance, and turnover