Gert Stulp

Gert Stulp is a Professor in Sociology/ICS at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. He leads the CESSHW Centre of Expertise in Social Sciences Health and Well-being, focusing on positive/negative affect, happiness, and social influences on human behavior. His research spans fertility preferences, social networks, human height dynamics, and evolutionary psychology. He has authored over 87 publications and secured grants including VENI (2016) and VIDI (2021). Stulp actively participates in academic presentations, peer reviews, and datasets like the Social Networks and Fertility Survey.

Research interests emphasize fertility behavior, social interaction mechanisms, decision-making processes, and the interplay between biology and environment. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable communities and health. Notable contributions include analyzing fertility prediction via machine learning and the role of social networks in reproductive decisions.

Awards include the UG Open Research Award (2023) and hackathon victories. He collaborates internationally, with projects on digital phenotyping and psychological interventions. Media engagements highlight his expertise in human height preferences and fertility trends.