Dr. Letian Zhang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Letian Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Management and Organizations department at the Kellogg School of Management. He is a sociologist focusing on organizations and work within contemporary historical settings. His research primarily employs large-scale archival datasets supplemented with qualitative interviews and case studies. Recently, he is incorporating computational models into his studies. Letian holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Stanford University. Before joining Kellogg, he was a faculty member at Harvard Business School. He has published articles in journals such as Nature Human Behaviour and the American Sociological Review, addressing topics like racial inequality in work environments and the impact of disruptive events on inequality.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Teaching and researching in the field of Management and Organizations.

Faculty

— Present

Harvard Business School • Boston, MA

Conducting research and teaching courses related to management.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.