My research focuses on applying data-driven methods to foster a more responsible, ethical, and sustainable business world. Specifically, I study organizational misconduct—–behavior that violates laws, ethical principles, or socially accepted norms, leading to severe consequences for individuals, organizations, and society. These consequences include health risks, environmental damage, human rights violations, and financial losses. Misconduct is pervasive, as demonstrated by high-profile cases such as the Boeing 737 Max crashes, which resulted in hundreds of deaths, Theranos’s fraudulent claims, whichcausedbillion-dollar losses, and the Port Neches plant explosion, which released harmful chemicals into the environment. Yet, despite its prevalence, academic research on organizational misconduct remains limited. My research addresses this oversight and helps to better understand the drivers and consequences of organizational misconduct with the ultimate goal of identifying effective prevention strategies.

You can find out more about some of my ongoing projects below.