Dr. Ruri Takizawa
Dr. Ruri Takizawa
Lecturer
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Research area
Ruri Takizawa is a postdoctoral researcher in work and organizational psychology at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics. With a PhD in social psychology, her research focuses on leadership selection, diversity management, and uncertainty regulation.
Keywords:
- Leadership Selection
- Leadership Behavior
- Uncertainty Regulation
- Diversity Management
- Group Processes
- Intergroup Relations
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Ph.D. in Social Psychology
University of Geneva, Switzerland (2020-2024)
Thesis: "Appointing Leaders from Underrepresented Groups in a Crisis: Decision-Makers' Motives Leading to Glass Cliffs in Politics and Management" -
M.Sc. in Social Cognition: Research and Applications
University College London, United Kingdom -
B.Sc. in Psychology
Bielefeld University, Germany
Membership
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She contributes to the academic community as an Early Career Committee Officer for the International Society of Political Psychology (2022-2025) and serves as a Junior Consulting Editor for the European Journal of Social Psychology (2025-2026).
In addition to her research, Ruri has taught at the master’s and advanced master’s levels, covering topics such as leadership selection, career trajectories of minoritized group members, team dynamics, and experimental research methods. She also regularly delivers talks and leads discussions on gender and ethnic-racial bias in the workplace.
Course Catalogue
Autumn Semester 2025
| Number | Unit |
|---|---|
| 364-1013-05L | Current Topics in Organizational Behavior |