He holds a PhD from the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge. His research interests include the micro-foundations of organizational social networks; social networks, knowledge transfer and innovation; and organizational theory. Specifically, his research focuses on the interplay between characteristics of individual actors (personality, motivation, and cognition) and network structure in explaining outcomes of importance for individuals and organizations. His work has been published in leading journals in the field, including the Academy of Management Journal, Annual Review of Psychology, Journal of Management, Organization Studies and Research in the Sociology of Organizations.