About
Yucheng (Eason) Zhang is a Professor of Management at Southampton Business School, the University of Southampton, UK.
His research focus on leadership, meta-analysis, statistical modelling and data science in management, behavioral operations management as well as big data, artificial intelligence and management. He has published over 50 refereed papers. His work is widely cited (over 2586 Google Scholar citations, H-index of 24).
Associate Editor
- Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility
Editorial Board Member
- Journal of Vocational Behavior
- Journal of Business Ethics
- Asia pacific Journal of Management
- The International Journal of Human Resource Management
Ad Hoc Reviewer (selected)
- Journal of Management
- Journal of Applied Psychology
- Journal of Management Studies
- Organization Studies
- Human Relations
Research students who are interested in working with Prof. Zhang will conduct their PhD research at the University of Southampton (2023 QS world ranking: 78). PhD candidates will have the opportunity to conduct their research that align with the research interests of Prof. Zhang. PhD candidates from China, who are intersted in applying for the University of Southampton-CSC PhD programme, could visit the offical page of University of Southampton:
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/scholarships-awards/china-scholarship-council.page
Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Meta-analysis of leadership
- Statistical modelling and data science in management
- Behavioural operations management
- Big data, artificial intelligence and management
- Cranial nerve and top management decision making
Current research
Prof. Zhang's recent reseasch and publications could be found from https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Tm5VUroAAAAJ
In specific, most of his research cover these five area:
- Meta-analysis of leadership. This research direction involves the application of meta-analysis to leadership studies, offering a broader spectrum of research evidence and data. It aids researchers in gaining a deeper understanding of the essence and trends of leadership, thereby providing more effective support for policy formulation and practice.
- Statistical modelling and data science in management. The primary objective of this direction is to uncover and leverage patterns and trends within management data, extracting valuable insights and developing methodologies for applying interpretive and predictive models to explain and forecast managerial phenomena.
- Behavioural operations management. Behavioural Operations Management is an interdisciplinary field that integrates knowledge from various domains, including organizational behavior, consumer behaviour, and operations management. Its aim is to comprehensively study human behavioral patterns, design and implement strategies and solutions that influence human behavior, thus achieving the optimization of business objectives and societal benefits.
- Big data, artificial intelligence and management. The potential benefits of artificial intelligence in business management have positioned it as a crucial area of focus for companies striving to maintain competitiveness in today's digital economy. Research in this direction empowers companies to automate processes, optimize operations, and derive insights from data.
- Cranial nerve and top management decision making. One potential application of neuroscience lies in the realm of management decision-making, wherein incorporating insights from neuroscience could enhance outcomes and propel the success of businesses and organizations.
Publications
Teaching
Prof. Zhang's teaching expertise extends richly to encompass different level of students, such as undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Within the realm of research methodology, his instructional content and pedagogical approach, with a notable focus on meta-analysis and statistical modeling, exemplify a distinct individual style characterized by unmatched methods and profound insights.
In recent times, Prof. Zhang's adeptness has consistently garnered him requests to impart his expertise through lectures on research methodology at various prestigious institutions.
Biography
Professor Yucheng (Eason) Zhang is a Full-Professor at Southampton Business School, University of Southampton. He is also an Associate Editor for the journal “Business Ethics: A European Review”. He has served as an Editorial Board Member for various journals, such as “Journal of Business Ethics”, “Journal of Vocational Behavior”. He has been a Reviewer for many journals in the management field, including Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, and others. His research has published in more than 50 articles in leading international journals such as Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology. In addition, he is an independent musician who enjoys creating and performing music.