Yip Emotion and Social (YES) Research Lab

The Yip Emotion and Social (YES) Research Lab is dedicated to advancing our understanding about how emotions influence social judgments and behavior in negotiations and in organizations. We employ experimental and survey methods to test hypotheses in the laboratory and in the field. We conduct research that is both rigorous and relevant to the field of organizational behavior. 

Jeremy A. Yip, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Jeremy Yip is an Assistant Professor of Management at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. Professor Yip's research program concentrates on emotions, ethics, incivility, and organizational culture. He is an award-winning scholar in conflict and negotiations.

Kelly Kiyeon Lee, Ph.D.

Faculty Affiliate

Kelly Lee is an Associate Adjunct Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Professor Lee's research expertise centers on judgment and decision making in interpersonal situations and relationships. 

Meet Our Research Team

The YES Research Lab is composed of talented and motivated undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at Georgetown University. The YES Research Lab attracts research assistants who are interested in gaining experience about the scientific research process in the discipline of organizational behavior, which is at the nexus of psychology and business. Research assistants conduct literature searches, build surveys, collect data, manage data sets, code responses, create graphs, and proofread manuscripts.

The YES Research Lab is currently fully staffed. However, please check at the end of the Spring semester for any openings in the Summer semester. To join the YES Research Lab, you need to submit a formal application. The application process is competitive. 

Jasmine Adams

Senior Research Assistant
Jasmine Adams is a first-year master’s student in the McCourt School of Public Policy interested in conducting Behavioral Science research to improve equity and efficiency in policy, organizations, and society. She earned a BA in Music and Political Science from UPenn and enjoys exercising, going to concerts, and binge watching HGTV.   

Melina Asteriadis​

Junior Research Assistant
Melina Asteriadis is a senior from New York City studying Psychology with a double minor in Spanish and Creative Writing. She is interested in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and outside of school enjoys running, reading mystery novels, and going to the movies.

Simran Chaudhry​

Junior Research Assistant
Simran Chaudhry is a freshman from Long Island, NY planning to study Psychology at Georgetown. She is particularly interested in exploring emotions and personality, and their influence on behavior. Simran advocates for mental health awareness amongst adolescents and hopes to pursue a future career in psychiatry.

Eli Kales​

Junior Research Assistant
Eli Kales is a sophomore from Bethesda, Maryland studying Psychology with minors in Journalism and Spanish. Eli's interests include how psychology can be applied to everyday situations and utilizing the knowledge we gain through research to gain a more holistic view of our lives.

Isabella Romero​

Junior Research Assistant
Isabella Romero is a sophomore from Miami, Florida studying Psychology at Georgetown University. Isabella is interested in the intersection between human behavior and business, especially regarding the psychological insights behind decision-making and the application of these conclusions towards effective business practices.

Samhita Vellala​

Junior Research Assistant
Samhita Vellala is a first-year student planning to major in Psychology on the pre-medical track in the hopes of pursuing a career in Neurosurgery. In addition to her interest in organizational behavior, she is Co-PR Director of the Georgetown Phantoms a cappella group and Co-Head of the Communications Team for HOPE (Homeless Outreach Programs and Education).