Liu-Qin Yang

About the Author

Liu-Qin Yang is a distinguished scholar in the field of industrial-organizational psychology, renowned for her insightful explorations of workplace dynamics and emotional well-being. With a PhD from the University of South Florida and a current position as a professor at Portland State University, she has dedicated her career to understanding how affect influences employee performance, job satisfaction, and organizational health. Her research, published in leading journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, bridges theory and practice to offer actionable strategies for fostering positive work environments. As editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Workplace Affect, Yang has compiled a seminal resource that synthesizes cutting-edge studies on emotions in professional settings, making complex psychological concepts accessible to academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike. Her work continues to shape the discourse on human-centered workplaces in an increasingly demanding global economy.