Serenity S. Lee

I am a PhD Candidate in Organizational Behavior at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. I study the social dynamics of identity at work, with an interest in how our interpersonal relationships can spark self-experimentation and development, but also how they can constrain us. In practical terms, I aim to help workers navigate the social context of work more effectively and sustainably. 

My work has been published in Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, and Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, as well as for practitioners in Harvard Business Review.

Prior to the PhD, I was a research associate in the Organizational Behavior unit at Harvard Business School and a conflict resolution facilitator at the University of Michigan. I received my BA with honors in Psychology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

In my free time, I enjoy taking art classes and catering to the whims of my two cats.

I am on the 2026-2027 academic job market.