Work with thought leaders and academic experts in sociology

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with sociology experts. These professionals bring a deep understanding of human behavior, social dynamics, and cultural trends. By leveraging their expertise, companies can gain valuable insights into consumer behavior, market trends, and social impact. Sociology researchers can conduct in-depth studies, analyze data, and provide evidence-based recommendations to inform business strategies. They can also help companies navigate complex social issues, promote diversity and inclusion, and develop socially responsible practices. With their interdisciplinary approach, sociology experts can contribute to various areas such as marketing, product development, organizational culture, and community engagement.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in sociology include YingFei Héliot, Kostadin Kushlev, Marybeth Gasman, Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D., Victoria Mattingly, PhD, Christos Makridis, Karina van de Voorde, Tyler Ransom, Elizabeth Löwe Hunter, and Laura Giurge.

YingFei Héliot

Guildford
12 Years Experience
Faith identity and working in the NHS
Education

University of Surrey

Ph.D

Guildford

University of Surrey

MBA

Guildford

The Open University

BSc, Psychology

Milton Keynes
Experience

University of Surrey

Research Expertise (12)
Education
Management of Technology and Innovation
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Strategy and Management
Applied Psychology
And 7 more
About
I am an Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and a chartered psychologist. I received my PhD and a MBA from the University of Surrey; awarded a First-class Honour of BSc in Psychology from the Open University. My PhD research investigated the professional identity and disclosure of UK Engineers and was fully funded by the University of Surrey and supported by six professional bodies of engineers in the UK. For my PhD work on identity I received Postdoctoral Research Fellowship funding award by the Economic Social Research Council (ESRC) which enabled me to work as a post doc at the University of Surrey and Linköping University, Sweden.  Following on, I was a Research Fellow in Organisational Behaviour and Research Methods at the School of Management at University of Surrey, and Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Surrey Business School. I attained the Fellow status of the UK Higher Education Academy in 2011. My wide variety of experience derived not only from academia but also from industry: voluntary work with non-governmental organisations in Africa and Europe, head of sales and marketing in Asia, business consultant in the UK and project lead in establishing University partnership between University of Surrey and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China. This joint academic partnership institution is now known as SII- DUFE. I am currently leading and researching a number of impactful and exciting projects, such as religious identity and working for the NHS, identity conflict and complementarity in a wide range of organisations (banking, law, education, business, and healthcare) and leadership in church organisations in the UK and the USA.

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Kostadin Kushlev

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
13 Years Experience
My research focuses on interventions to improve well-being by promoting better digital habits.
Education

University of British Columbia

PhD, Psychology / August, 2015

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reed College

B.A., Psychology / May, 2008

Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Experience

Georgetown University

Assistant Professor / August, 2018 — Present

University of Virginia

Research Scientist / August, 2015 — August, 2018

Research Expertise (4)
Social Psychology
Communication
Applied Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction
About
I am broadly interested in the factors that promote or diminish happiness and well-being. My research program explores how constant connectivity to the Internet impacts people’s relationships and well-being and how we can harness technology to improve well-being and promote positive behavioral change. I am a Vanier Scholar and a Rising Star of the Association for Psychological Science (APS). I have written for *The* *New York Times*, *The Conversation*, and *Psychology Today*, and my work has been covered by other prestigious publications such as *The* *Economist, BBC, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, Time Magazine, The Wall Stree Journal, National Geographic,* and *The Washington Post*. I have consulted for companies such as Ipsos, Canvas8, and Luce Research. See more at www.kushlev.com

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Marybeth Gasman

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States of America
23 Years Experience
Expert on race and class in the United States, with particular expertise related to Minority Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Philanthropy, and Faculty Hiring
Education

St. Norbert College

B.A., Political Science / May, 1990

De Pere, Wisconsin, United States of America

Indiana University

Masters, Higher Education / May, 1992

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America

Indiana University

Ph.d., Higher Education, student affairs, law, and history / May, 2000

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Experience

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair & Distinguished University Professor / September, 2019 — Present

Faculty member, Institute/Center Executive Director, Associate Dean for Research

University of Pennsylvania

Judy & Howard Berkowitz Chair in Educaiton / February, 2017 — August, 2019

Conduct research, teach, Director National Center

University of Pennsylvania

Professor / July, 2011 — February, 2017

Research, teaching, Director national center

Research Expertise (7)
race
leadership
fundraising
philanthropy
Education
And 2 more
About
Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Marybeth is the Chair of the Rutgers University, New Brunswick Faculty Council. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers, Marybeth was the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Endowed Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of expertise include the history of American higher education, Minority Serving Institutions (with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities), racism and diversity, fundraising and philanthropy, and higher education leadership. She is the author or editor of 33 books, including *Educating a Diverse Nation*(Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad), *Envisioning Black Colleges* (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007), *Making Black Scientists* (Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-Huy Nguyen), and her most recent book *Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring* (Princeton University, 2022). Marybeth has written over 250 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters. She has penned over 450 opinion articles for the nation’s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by *Education Week* as one of the most influential education scholars in the nation. Marybeth has raised over $23 million in grant funding to support her research and that of her students, mentees, and MSI partners. She has served on the board of trustees of The College Board as well as historically Black colleges – Paul Quinn College, Morris Brown College, and St. Augustine College. She considers her proudest accomplishment to be receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Provost Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring.

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Dr. Charles Lassiter, Ph.D.

Spokane, Washington, United States of America
10 Years Experience
Associate professor of philosophy with publications on mind, language, knowledge, and culture
Education

Fordham University

Ph.D., Philosophy / May, 2013

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Gonzaga University

Associate professor of philosophy / September, 2019 — Present

Tenured faculty member in the philosophy department

Gonzaga University

Assistant professor of philosophy / September, 2013 — August, 2019

Untenured professor in the philosophy department

Research Expertise (12)
philosophy of mind
embodied cognition
extended cognition
philosophy of language
social psychology
And 7 more
About
My research is at the intersection of mind, technology, and culture. I regularly publish on topics including: 1\. embodied and encultured cognition 2\. computational models of reasoning 3\. epistemology of expertise Outside of my publishing work, I have taught philosophy at the undergraduate and graduate levels since 2015. My other professional role includes helping other humanists be more public-facing in their own research. Finally, I gather and analyze data from the philosophy job market on my blog: https://charleslassiter.weebly.com/blog

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Victoria Mattingly, PhD

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
15 Years Experience
Author, Speaker, and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a workplace inclusion consulting firm
Education

Colorado State University

Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology / December, 2018

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States of America
Experience

Mattingly Solutions

CEO & Founder / August, 2019 — Present

Research Expertise (0)
About
Victoria Mattingly, PhD (Dr. V) is founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, a workplace inclusion consulting firm. Her life mission is to use organizational science to improve the human experience at work, especially for underrepresented and historically excluded groups. Dr. V is a published author, an academic researcher, has taught in business schools globally, and is an esteemed speaker thought leader in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) field. She earned her PhD in Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology from Colorado State University, specializing in the science of workplace behavior change interventions. As an organizational psychologist, she turns otherwise abstract concepts like inclusion and allyship into quantifiable metrics. Dr. V is currently focused on bringing more scientific rigor to the DEI space, enabling organizations to better track and assess progress toward reaching their goals. To this end, she recently co-authored (alongside her biz bestie, Sertrice Grice) the book, Inclusalytics: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work. https://www.amazon.com/Inclusalytics-Diversity-Equity-Inclusion-Leaders/dp/B09WQB2MDD A leader within the Society of Industrial Organizational Psychology, Dr. V currently hosts SIOP's Conversation Series Livestreamed Podcast. https://www.siop.org/Research-Publications/Conversation-Series Dr. V founded Mattingly Solutions in August 2019 on the belief that DEI training alone is never enough to make a real impact on DEI outcomes. DEI done right is embedded in the fabric of a company’s culture, its overall strategy, and considered in every business decision—at all levels of the organization. Before starting Mattingly Solutions, Dr. V worked as and DEI and L&D external consultant at and DDI and Mind Gym, building products that are still being sold and implemented to this day. She also worked on Amazon’s talent assessment team, building innovative training solutions for more inclusive hiring programs, with an emphasis on fair hiring practices and candidate experiences.

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Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
10 Years Experience
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Education

Stanford University

Dual Ph.D., Economics and Management Science & Engineering / June, 2018

Stanford, California, United States of America

Arizona State University

B.S., Economics and Mathematics / May, 2012

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America
Experience

Stanford University

Digital Fellow / August, 2020 — Present

Department of Veterans Affairs

Senior Adviser, National AI Institute / January, 2020 — Present

Columbia Business School

Adjunct Associate Research Scholar / February, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise (16)
Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
And 11 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

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Karina van de Voorde

Tilburg
12 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences at Tilburg University
Education

Tilburg University

PhD student, Human Resource Studies / May, 2010

Tilburg
Experience

Tilburg University

Assistant Professor (tenured 2015) / May, 2012 — Present

Radboud University Nijmegen

Assistant Professor / May, 2010 — May, 2012

Research Expertise (12)
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Management of Technology and Innovation
Strategy and Management
Business and International Management
Industrial relations
And 7 more
About
Karina van de Voorde's research is focused on aligning the Organizational Behavior/Occupational Health Psychology orientation towards the topic of organizational performance. Karina was the lead author of the publication "Employee Well-Being and the HRM - Organizational Performance Relationship: A Review of Quantitative Studies"

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Tyler Ransom

Norman, Oklahoma, United States of America
8 Years Experience
Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma
Education

Duke University

PhD, Economics / May, 2015

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Brigham Young University

B.A., Economics / May, 2009

Provo, Utah, United States of America
Experience

University of Oklahoma

Assistant Professor / August, 2017 — July, 2022

Associate Professor of Economics / August, 2022 — Present

Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate / July, 2015 — June, 2017

Research Expertise (15)
Economics
Labor Economics
Economics of Education
Urban Economics
Applied Microeconomics
And 10 more
About
Tyler Ransom is an associate professor of economics at the University of Oklahoma. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Duke University in 2015. His research interests include labor economics, economics of education, urban economics, and machine learning applications. He has published papers in leading journals such as the Journal of Labor Economics, the Journal of Human Resources, and the Journal of Econometrics. He is also an associate editor of the Annals of Economics and Statistics and a research affiliate of IZA and GLO. He has taught courses on econometrics, data science, and economics of education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has received several awards and fellowships for his research and teaching, such as the OU Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Irene Rothbaum Outstanding Assistant Professor Award in 2022. He is proficient in various coding languages such as Matlab, Stata, R, Julia, Bash, Git, and LaTeX. He also has advanced language skills in Japanese.

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Elizabeth Löwe Hunter

Oakland, CA
11 Years Experience
Ph.D. in Black Studies and Gender Studies specialized in race, gender, belonging, and representation.
Education

University of California, Berkeley

Ph.D., African American Studies & African Diaspora Studies, Emphasis in Women, Gender and Sexuality / May, 2023

Berkeley, California, United States of America
Experience

University of California Berkeley

Doctoral Researcher / August, 2017 — May, 2023

Collaborated with cross-functional teams as the principal research analyst leading a transnational, multi-year research project based on foundation of a strong Intersectional Feminist analysis of inequity and power. Recruited over 100 research participants, conducted in-depth community based interviews with 34 individuals, and managed 70+ hours of audio and visual data in accordance with IRB (Institutional Review Board) illustrating key diversity and equity problems that Black Danish citizens face, to which I proposed action points.

Instructor of Black Studies & Gender Studies / January, 2018 — May, 2022

Award winning instructor and leader of six courses on writing, research methods, and analysis within the Humanistic Social Sciences, specifically focused on gender, sexual, and racial inclusivity and justice. Designed and implemented hybrid curricula focused on critical thinking, social justice, equity vs. equality, and collaboration, which I managed and coordinated via online platforms. Monitored, evaluated student engagement, learning, and yielded a 100% success.

Institute for European Studies, UC Berkeley

Research Analyst / June, 2018 — September, 2018

onducted quantitative and qualitative research and organized data-driven insights to propose scalable solutions to global partners that resulted in improved relations with labor unions and higher retention of key management roles. Effectively communicated research findings including summaries, analytical reviews, and progress reports to senior researchers and teams with clear suggestions and proposed policy implementation plans.

UNESCO

Project Manager / July, 2013 — June, 2014

Managed and delivered reports to Danish ministries from participating in meetings in UNESCO’s commissions, committees, regional and international programs related to the UNESCO conventions on the Diversity of Cultural Expression and Cultural Heritage. Planned and coordinated major international events, accommodating royal and diplomatic stakeholders and represented the Danish brand, priorities, and vision internationally. Managed projects, budgets, bookings, organization, and communication.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Sociology
Other Research Expertise (5)
Gender Studies
Intersectional Feminisms
Cultural Studies
Discourse Analysis
Black Feminism
About
I am a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2023, specializing in cultural analyses of structural injustice. I have 10+ years of experience leading research projects and teams, managing cultural programs, and coordinating public facing events in collaboration with communities, activists, and global organizations like UNESCO. I create data-driven storytelling that unsettles the status quo, amplifies marginalized knowledges, and supports informed decision making via innovation and thought leadership.

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Laura Giurge

London
5 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics and Researcher at the Wellness Research Centre
Education

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Management and Organizations / 2019

Ithaca, New York, United States of America

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Ph.D., Management and Organizational Behavior / 2017

Rotterdam

University of Groningen

Masters, Human Resource Management / 2011

Groningen
Experience

The London School of Economics and Political Science

Assistant Professor of Behaviour Science / November, 2021 — Present

London Business School

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / September, 2019 — August, 2021

Cornell University

Postdoctoral Research Associate / December, 2017 — July, 2019

Research Expertise (11)
Behavioral Neuroscience
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
And 6 more
About
Laura Giurge is an organizational scholar and behavioral scientist. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She earned a Ph.D. in Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam and two cum laude master’s degrees in economics and business and in human resources management from the University of Groningen. Prior to joining LSE, Dr. Giurge was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Cornell University and at London Business School, as well as a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Business School. Her research seeks to make work better and enable all individuals to thrive and achieve their potential. <br> Giurge’s research has been published in top journals such as Organizational Behavioral and Human Decision Processes, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Human Behavior, and The Leadership Quarterly. She also publishes popular press articles in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, one of her papers received the Best Paper Award at the Academy of Management. At LSE, Dr. Giurge is part of the teaching team for the Executive MSc in Behavioral Science. At LBS, she connects with MBA and Executive MBAs in teaching elective courses on negotiations, well-being, productivity, and the future of work. Dr. Giurge regularly engages in corporate consulting and executive coaching and serve as an academic partner and advisor. Occasionally, she leads interactive and science-backed workshops, lectures, and keynote talks aligned with her expertise. Her most recent talk has been at the University of Cambridge. As a side hobby, Dr. Giurge enjoys creating powerful images that connect us to our planet and inner happiness.

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Example sociology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on sociology?

Consumer Behavior Analysis

A sociology expert can conduct research to understand consumer behavior patterns, preferences, and motivations. This can help companies tailor their marketing strategies, product offerings, and customer experiences to better meet the needs and desires of their target audience.

Market Research and Trend Analysis

Sociology researchers can analyze social trends, cultural shifts, and demographic changes to provide valuable insights for market research. This can help companies identify emerging opportunities, anticipate consumer demands, and stay ahead of competitors in a rapidly evolving market.

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Collaborating with a sociology expert can help companies develop and implement effective diversity and inclusion initiatives. These experts can conduct assessments, provide training, and offer guidance on creating inclusive work environments that foster innovation, creativity, and employee satisfaction.

Social Impact Assessment

Sociology researchers can assess the social impact of company policies, practices, and initiatives. They can help companies understand the potential positive and negative consequences of their actions on various stakeholders, communities, and the environment. This information can guide decision-making and support the development of socially responsible business practices.

Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility

Sociology experts can assist companies in developing effective community engagement strategies and corporate social responsibility programs. They can help identify community needs, build partnerships, and design initiatives that align with the company's values and goals. This can enhance the company's reputation, strengthen relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable social impact.