Dr. Roy Chua

Professor

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Biography

Roy Chua is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University. He holds a Ph.D. in Management (Organizational Behavior) from Columbia Business School and has a multifaceted academic background including an M.A. in Philosophy and a B.Sc. with Honors in Computer Information Services. With previous appointments as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, he has garnered numerous accolades including the Outstanding Graduate Supervisor Award from SMU and various Reviewer Awards from leading journals. Chua's research interests focus on creativity, trust, and culture, particularly within the context of organizational behavior. He has published extensively in top-tier academic journals, contributing valuable insights into how cultural dynamics influence innovation and decision-making processes in organizations. His work emphasizes the interaction of contextual factors with creativity and management practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Full-time faculty member specializing in Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University • Singapore

Promoted role focusing on advanced research and curriculum development.

Assistant Professor

2008-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Harvard Business School, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Engaged in teaching and research in business administration.

Awards

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SMU Outstanding Graduate Supervisor Award

2025-01-01
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Excellence Teaching Award, Lee Kong Chian School of Business

2025-01-01
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Reviewer Award, Academy Management Journal

2017-01-01
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Mind Opener Award (MBA)

2016-01-01

Requirements for Singapore Management University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
GMAT
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Good Bachelor's degree Master's degree is useful but not required
Application Checklist
  • Online Application
  • Identity Card/Passport copy
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Degree Certificates and Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Research Statement
  • Two Referee Reports
Specialization Notes

This entry applies generally to the PhD in Business specializations including Finance, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Management, and Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources.