Bart Wille

Professor Bart Wille is a distinguished academic at Ghent University's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, where he serves as Professor in the Department of Developmental, Personality and Social Psychology. With a substantial publication record spanning from 2010 to 2025 and numerous PhD students supervised, his work bridges theoretical and applied aspects of personality psychology and organizational behavior. His research has significantly contributed to understanding how personality traits influence career development, vocational interests, and workplace outcomes.

Wille's primary research interests focus on the intersection of personality psychology and organizational behavior. He has pioneered work on vocational interests within the RIASEC framework, examining how these interests evolve throughout careers and influence job satisfaction and performance. His research also explores the "dark side" of personality, particularly narcissism and the dark triad, in leadership contexts. More recently, he has investigated volitional personality development at work, examining how individuals can intentionally shape their personality traits to enhance career outcomes. His work consistently demonstrates both theoretical rigor and practical relevance for organizational settings.

Professor Wille has successfully supervised multiple PhD students to completion, including Mona Bassleer (2024), Justine Amory (2023), Senne Letouche (2023), and Fien Heyde (2023). His most frequent collaborator is Filip De Fruyt, with whom he has co-authored 84 publications, indicating a highly productive and enduring research partnership. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his extensive publication record suggests successful funding of multiple research projects. His work appears in top-tier journals including Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Journal of Vocational Behavior, reflecting the high impact of his contributions to the field.