Trained as a cross-cultural psychologist, Aycan's research focuses on the impact of culture on various aspects of organizational processes, including leadership, human resource management, and women's career development. She has published three books and more than 35 articles and book chapters. She is the co-founder and the co-Editor of the International Journal of Cross-Cultural Management. She is the President-Elect of the International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values (ISSWOV).