About
Prof. Jörg Raab is a Full Professor of Inter-organizational Networks at Tilburg University's Department of Organization Studies, part of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. His research focuses on inter-organizational networks in public, non-profit, and private sectors, emphasizing governance, effectiveness, and responses to complex challenges like crises and sustainable development. He has held leadership roles, including Head of Department since 2023 and program director for the Bachelor Global Management of Social Issues until 2022.
Education:
- PhD in Public Policy and Management (summa cum laude), University of Konstanz, 2000
- Diplom in Public Policy and Management, University of Konstanz, 1995
- Teaching qualifications: Basic Teaching Qualification (Tilburg University, 2014) and Zertifikat Hochschullehre (Baden-Württemberg, 2005)
Research Interests:
Raab investigates how public and private actors collaborate to achieve policy and service outcomes. Key areas include network governance, crisis management (e.g., pandemic responses), sustainable development, and healthcare networks. He led the EISON project on network supervision and co-authored a book on organizing for sustainable development.
Teaching & Activities:
He teaches courses like Interorganizational Relations, Network Analysis, and Public Management at Tilburg University and TIAS School for Business and Society. Recent activities include organizing conferences on societal transformation and supervising over 10 PhD students focusing on network dynamics and governance.
Awards & Grants:
While no explicit awards are listed, Raab's extensive research output (>90 publications) reflects sustained academic impact. He secured grants for projects like the Bovenregionale Expertisenetwerken Jeugd study and the EISON initiative.
Labs & Teams:
Collaborates with international networks (e.g., University of Arizona, China-based studies) and leads Tilburg’s research on organizational networks in governance and sustainability.
