Her research examines how to effectively manage and lead a diverse workforce. In one stream of research, gender diversity, Dr. Koval examines barriers that hinder women’s advancement in organizations. She has examined the role of stereotyping in the context of job selection, creativity and innovation, and leadership evaluation. In another area of research, language diversity, Dr. Koval examines language-based issues in multilingual teams. Dr. Koval’s work has been published in top-tier academic journals and her work has been covered by a number of notable newspapers and magazines, such as The Economist, Harvard Business Review, The Times, Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, and Scientific American.