Shihan Li is an Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Kentucky. She earned her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. Shihan’s research focuses on enhancing organizational and individual performance and well-being by examining the dynamic interplay between social networks and the distribution of feelings, behaviors, and cognitions within organizations. Her work primarily explores how personnel management practices impact the development of human and social capital, how social dynamics shape perceptions and reactions to social environments, and what facilitates the creation of a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. In her research, she employs mixed-method approaches and advanced analytical techniques, with a particular emphasis on social network analyses of archival data and longitudinal field surveys. Her research aims to deepen the understanding of dynamic social processes in the workplace and provide actionable insights for individuals, groups, and organizations to leverage this knowledge for better outcomes.
