Dr. Leila Afshari

Dr Leila Afshari holds a PhD in Management from RMIT University. Leila's PhD illuminates how mechanisms of agency and identity mediate the relationship between leadership and organizational commitment in the varying contexts of culture and industry type. Leila's current research interests include Employee Well-being and Performance, High Performing Work Systems, Professional and Organizational Identity, Organizational Leadership, Women in STEM and Leadership, and Professional Development of Migrants. Her research has been published in leading journals such as  Personnel Review, Journal of Business Research, Journal of Cleaner Production, and Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management.  She also sits on the Editorial Board of High-Quality journals, including Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, Human Resource Development International, and Leadership & Organization Development.    

Leila has been successful in securing more than $460,000 in external research income as a lead investigator. Her recent grant project, funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, and Resources, is focused on future-proof career development of female migrants. 

Leila worked in industry for many years before joining the education sector. She managed people, projects, and operations. One of her recent research projects with the industry was focused on measuring the effectiveness of the DSTG's collaboration with their strategic alliances. Her background in managing people and operations informs her industry-focused research and teaching.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), RMIT University

Leila worked in the manufacturing industry for more than 15 years before joining the education sector. She managed people, projects, and operations. One of her recent research projects with the industry was focused on measuring the effectiveness of the DSTG's collaboration with their strategic alliances. Her background in managing people and operations informs her industry-focused research and teaching.