Dr Justin Brienza

Dr Justin Brienza is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at The University of Queensland. His teaching focuses on Organisational Behaviour, Manager Skills and Communication, and Wise Leadership. Dr Brienza's research interests include understanding how people reason through complex social problems, with a focus on reducing bias and developing wisdom and balance. His work has been published in journals such as Nature Human Behaviour and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. He has presented his research at international conferences and serves as a peer reviewer for several academic journals. Dr Brienza's research has been featured in media outlets such as TIME and ScienceMag.com.

Justin P. Brienza's research focuses on wisdom, bias, balance, justice, and leadership, with an emphasis on how these concepts influence social and organizational dynamics. His work explores the role of wisdom in mitigating bias and promoting balance, particularly in contexts of polarization and intergroup relations. Brienza investigates how wise reasoning contributes to leadership effectiveness, organizational justice, and sustainable outcomes. His studies also address the impact of social factors, such as age and social class, on cognitive processes and behavior. By integrating psychological insights with practical applications, Brienza aims to enhance civic discourse and social cohesion through evidence-based approaches to wisdom and justice.