Jordi Quoidbach

Jordi Quoidbach is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Decision Making in the Department of People Management at ESADE Business School in Barcelona.12 He specializes in research on emotions, decision-making, and happiness.

Academic Background

Quoidbach completed his Ph.D. in Psychology jointly at the University of Liège and the University of British Columbia.1 He then spent several years as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University before joining ESADE.12

Research and Publications

His research focuses on the bidirectional relationship between emotions and choices, exploring how emotional states shape decisions and how everyday decisions influence emotions.2 Quoidbach's work has been published in prestigious journals such as Science, Psychological Bulletin, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.1 His research has garnered attention from major media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and The New York Times.12

Teaching and Recognition

At ESADE, Quoidbach teaches Negotiation and Decision-Making courses in various programs, including the Full-Time MBA and Executive Education.2 He was identified among the Best 40 Business Professors Under 40 by Poets & Quants.3

Additional Accomplishments

1. Authored three popular science books on emotions and well-being, translated into six languages.1
2. Hosted a TV series about the Science of Happiness on the French television channel M6.12
3. Regularly delivers keynote speeches and corporate training programs globally.2

Quoidbach's work aims to help individuals make better decisions and have more impactful social interactions, contributing to the fields of organizational behavior and happiness research.23