Dr. Chen is a management scholar and social psychologist with a Ph.D. in Psychology, concentrating in social psychology and organizational behavior from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the complex interplay between morality and ethics, exploring how individuals and organizations navigate dilemmas that involve conflicting dimensions of "good vs. bad" and "right vs. wrong." Dr. Chen’s work examines phenomena like vigilantism, workplace ethics, and moral judgment, using a blend of experimental and field-based research methods. He has published in top-tier journals and is named as an investigator on several federal grants aimed at promoting ethical behavior in law enforcement and other contexts. Dr. Chen’s work has garnered attention for its focus on real-world applications, particularly in contexts of justice, harm reduction, and public health.