Dr. Ovul Sezer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Övül Sezer is an assistant professor with a focus on management organizations. His research primarily investigates impression (mis)management—the errors individuals make in their attempts to impress others and the misconceptions they have about making positive impressions. He explores how individuals can identify mistakes that might hinder their social interactions and the strategies they can employ to signal competence and likability. Sezer's work has been published in top management and psychology journals, including the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. He has also been featured in major media outlets such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. His selected publications include studies on topics such as the intricacies of humblebragging and the impact of work group rituals on job satisfaction. Sezer has been recognized as one of the world's 40 under 40 MBA professors by Poets & Quants and received the Wyss Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research from Harvard Business School.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University, Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and researching in the domain of management organizations with a focus on organizational behavior.

Awards

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World's 40 Under 40 Business School MBA Professors

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Wyss Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture