Jan A.G.M. van Dijk

Jan A.G.M. van Dijk is a Visiting Professor in Communication Science, focusing on digital inequality, technology acceptance, and organizational factors influencing 21st-century skills. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in reducing inequalities and fostering innovation. He has delivered talks on topics like the digital divide in Indonesia and New Mexico, emphasizing technology's societal impact.

His research interests include digital skills development, aging-in-place technology, and social capital enhancement through community networks. Recent studies explore how intelligence correlates with digital inequality and policy frameworks for creative industry digital competencies. Over 200 publications and datasets, such as 'The future of Communication Science,' reflect his interdisciplinary approach.

Van Dijk has received the Frederick Williams Prize (2018) and the Top Faculty Paper Award (2010). He has supervised 18 academic works and actively participates in conferences, contributing to academic discourse on digital divides and technology policy.

His collaborations span global institutions, addressing topics like organizational behavior and e-collaboration. Though no lab affiliations are explicitly noted, his research emphasizes applied social science solutions to technological challenges.