David Cheng

David is an Associate Professor in leadership and management at the Research School of Management at the Australian National University. Prior to this he worked as an Accountant and Systems Analyst helping companies improve their financial and business processes. In his current role, David studies how managers and leaders can improve the performance and well-being of their people. David has particular research expertise in emotions at work which has been featured in many media outlets including the ABC, Australian Financial Review, BBC, Business Insider, Forbes, Men's Health and Time. This research has also won a number of research awards at the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management. David has led a number of research projects that have been awarded over $1.75 mil in external funding. David is also a member of the Impact Scholar Community, an international community of impact-driven researchers who aim to take research and the researcher out of academia and into the public. Business & business administration, Human resource management, Leadership, Management, Organisational behaviour

Cheng. D (2025) Review of Work-Life Research in the Asia–Pacific: Implications for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Journal of Business Ethics (ABDC Ranking A FT50) Cheng. D. Wang, L. Amarnani, R. Chan, X. (2024) Leaders laughing in the line of fire: An emotional aperture perspective on leader laughter in response to critical questions. Journal of Applied Psychology (ABDC Ranking A* FT50) Farivar, F. Havizeh, N., Eshraghian, F., Cheng, D., (2024) Constant Connectivity and Boundary Management Behaviors: The role of Human Agency International Journal of Human Resource Management (ABDC Ranking: A Impact Factor =6.841)