About
Dr. Gerwin van der Laan is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's TiSEM School of Economics and Management, specializing in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship Department. His research focuses on higher education curricula, character development, and corporate governance. He also serves as Academic Director of the BSc International Business Administration program. His interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy (e.g., Montaigne's educational theories) and contemporary educational practice, advocating for student-centered approaches. He has authored/co-authored influential books like Breaking Barriers: Innovation through Collaboration (2023) and edited volumes such as Educational Utopias (2023). He holds adjunct roles including Research Fellow at the Tilburg Center of the Learning Sciences and Senior Policy Advisor at University College Tilburg. His career spans academic leadership, policy development, and teaching across multiple institutions.
- Key Roles: Assistant Professor (2012–present), Academic Director (Tilburg), Research Fellow (2022–24)
- Research Themes: Curriculum design, virtue ethics in education, corporate social responsibility
- Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed works emphasizing higher education reform, governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teaching: Courses on institutional economics, strategy, and organizational theory at undergraduate and graduate levels
His recent work explores Montaigne's influence on modern character education, advocating for resilience and well-being in students. Collaborations include projects on academic innovation and policy frameworks for cultural entrepreneurs.
