Faculty Spotlight

Dr. Jérémy Wilson-Lemoine

Dr. Jérémy Wilson-Lemoine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, having joined the faculty in 2024. He earned his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, where his research focused on risk-taking in gambling. His dissertation explored the intricate dynamics of gambling behavior, highlighting the differences between individual decision-making and the influence of social contexts, such as competition and group settings.

During his doctoral studies, Dr. Wilson-Lemoine worked as an industrial-organizational psychologist in a hospital and conducted research on workplace well-being. His research examined the experiences of medical, administrative and logistic staff, and identified factors that influence job satisfaction and distress. This experience inspired his enduring interest in understanding workplace relationships and their critical role in stress management.

After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Wilson-Lemoine continued to focus on research regarding industrial-organizational psychology. He then transitioned naturally to exploring the concept of leadership, and investigated how leaders can cultivate a sense of group identity through the identity leadership framework which emphasizes the importance of “Being one of us”, “Doing it for us”, “Crafting a sense of us” and “Making us matter”. Dr. Wilson-Lemoine also collaborated with esteemed professors in Germany and Australia on a cross-cultural study investigating the universality of these leadership principles. The large-scale study, spanning 20 countries across six continents, confirmed the broad applicability of the model.

After traveling to Hungary and Canada, Dr. Wilson-Lemoine moved to the United Kingdom where he spent eight years. He worked for ESCP Business and the University of East London where he taught psychology and statistics and pursued his research in industrial-organizational as well as social, health and cross-cultural psychology, further refining his passion for education, research and mentorship.

Dr. Wilson-Lemoine’s interdisciplinary approach to social and organizational psychology, combined with his global research experience, makes him a valuable asset to the department. Through his teaching, research, and dedication to understanding human behavior in diverse contexts, he continues to contribute to the advancement of psychological science and its real-world applications.