A Behavioral Approach to Organizational Challenges
I hold a PhD in Economics and have spent several years studying individual and collective behavior within organizations, with a particular focus on rule violations, unethical conduct, and power dynamics.
My research is grounded in an empirical approach: identifying the mechanisms underlying a phenomenon, developing and testing hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
This perspective allows me to examine organizational challenges from two complementary angles: understanding human behavior and investigating it through rigorous analytical methods.
Areas of Expertise
Unethical Behavior and Organizational Dynamics
Research on individual and contextual factors contributing to rule violations, the influence of leadership and social norms, and the mechanisms of legitimacy within organizations.
Empirical Research and Data Analysis
Design and execution of experimental studies, collection and processing of quantitative and qualitative data, statistical analysis, and critical interpretation of findings.
Fraud, Risk, and Organizational Integrity
Specialized knowledge of fraud schemes, investigative methods, risk assessment, internal controls, and prevention, developed in part through my Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification.
Methods & Tools
My research experience has equipped me with a range of methodological and analytical skills:
- Research and experimentation: Experimental design, survey research, data collection, and hypothesis testing.
- Quantitative analysis: Inferential statistics, statistical modeling, and data analysis using R, Stata, and Python.
- Qualitative analysis: Coding and analysis of textual data, thematic analysis, and interpretation of findings.
- Data visualization and communication: Power BI, dashboards, presentation of findings, and communication of conclusions to diverse audiences.
Education & Certifications
PhD in Economics – 2021
HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne
Specialization in organizational behavior and decision-making. Research experience at the Universities of Lausanne, Zurich, and Amsterdam.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – 2026
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Professional certification covering fraud schemes, investigations, prevention, risk management, and the legal aspects of fraud.
My research has been published in the Journal of Management, The Leadership Quarterly and Economics Letters.