Professor Dr. Helena Cooper Thomas

Biography

Dr. Helena Cooper-Thomas is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), with honorary positions at the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato. She has authored 70 peer-reviewed international publications in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Academy of Management Journal, and Journal of Vocational Behavior. Additionally, she has contributed to a number of scholarly books as an author, co-author, and co-editor. Dr. Cooper-Thomas values building positive connections with colleagues and actively shares progress in her research endeavors. Her collaborations extend across Aotearoa, Europe, Asia, and North America. She has served as a visiting scholar at several universities, including the University of Toronto in 2010, Cass Business School in 2013, Tilburg University in 2016, and Exeter Business School in 2018. Dr. Cooper-Thomas is open to collaborating on various projects and offers supervision for Masters and PhD students, in addition to participating as a speaker in web conferences.

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