Si Hang (Ronald) Wang
About Si Hang (Ronald) Wang
Si Hang (Ronald) Wang is a Research Assistant at Harvard Business School, focusing on strategy research related to competitive dynamics and economies of scale. He has a diverse background in research and academia, with experience at various institutions and plans to pursue a PhD in business academia.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Si Hang (Ronald) Wang has been working as a Research Assistant at Harvard Business School since 2023. In this role, he collaborates with Professor Andy Wu and PhD candidate Aticus Peterson on strategy research projects that focus on competitive dynamics and economies of scale. His responsibilities include drafting descriptions of models and results, as well as performing robustness checks in the research process.
Previous Experience in Academia
Prior to his current position, Wang served as a PRIMO Research Fellow at Harvard Business School for two months in 2023. He also worked as an IDDEAS Scholar at The Wharton School for one month in 2023. Additionally, he has experience as a Research Assistant at Georgetown University, where he has held multiple roles, including a position at the Yip Emotion and Social Research Lab since 2022 and another Research Assistant role in 2023.
Educational Background
Wang studied at Babson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2020 to 2021. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Mathematics at Georgetown University, with studies spanning from 2022 to 2024. He completed his high school education at Northfield Mount Hermon from 2016 to 2020.
Research Interests and Influences
Wang's research interests are influenced by the work of prominent figures in behavioral economics, specifically John List and Richard Thaler. He engages in qualitative interviews with entrepreneurs and executives as part of his research tasks, which aligns with his focus on understanding competitive dynamics and economies of scale.
Career Aspirations
Wang plans to pursue a PhD and a career in business academia after completing his predoctoral fellowship at Harvard Business School. His academic and research experiences have equipped him with a solid foundation for further studies and contributions to the field of business research.