Dr. Maral Darouei

Assistant Professor

Biography

Maral Darouei is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in hybrid work and leadership dynamics. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Leiden University and faculty positions including assistant professorships at distinguished institutions. Maral actively engages in research projects examining how hybrid and remote work settings influence employee well-being and performance while exploring leadership roles in these contexts. She has published her research in eminent journals like the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, and her insights have garnered attention in Dutch media. Maral collaborates internationally, working with various universities to investigate factors affecting work location choices among employees, particularly under hybrid arrangements. Apart from her research contributions, she is recognized for her editorial service and has received numerous awards for her work in academia, reflecting her impact in the field of organizational behavior.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor
2020-09-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and researching various aspects of Organizational Behavior.

Assistant Professor
2018-09-01 — 2020-09-01

Leiden University • Leiden, Netherlands

Focused on Organizational Behavior and conducted research for the university.

Awards

#2024
Best Reviewer Award
2024-01-01
#2019
Best Paper Award
2019-01-01