Fellow status is awarded to researchers for their scientific contributions as well as exceptional work in developing research opportunities in the field. The APS is a leading US-based international organisation dedicated to advancing and sharing psychological science around the world. Its members are researchers, teachers, students and practitioners in the field of psychology.

Shalvi's work focuses on the empirical study of behavioural ethics. His research explores topics such as fairness, equality, values and norms. He is especially interested in psychological behaviour in sharing economy platforms and how the sharing economy can be encouraged and maintained.