Nicolas Scholtes

Nicolas Scholtes is a researcher specializing in financial systems and economics, with affiliations at the University of Namur and Catholic University of Louvain. He completed his Doctorate in Economics and Management Sciences in 2018 with a thesis on "Interbank Networks and Financial Stability" under the supervision of Professor Gnabo and others.

His educational background includes:

• M.Sc Economics (Research Focus), Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (2012)
• B.Eng Chemical Engineering, McGill University, Canada (2010)

Scholtes' research primarily focuses on the simulation of interbank networks and the application of complex systems and Agent-Based Modeling to understand bank behavior and monetary policy transmission. His work examines central banking, financial stability, and regulatory techniques within financial systems. His research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to economic stability and responsible financial systems.

His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on systemic risk and interbank market dynamics, with publications analyzing network topologies, regulatory approaches, and risk modeling techniques. His research shows particular strength in comparing regulatory approaches including self-quarantine versus system regulation in financial markets.

Scholtes has been active in academic conferences and workshops, including participation in the Institute for New Economic Thinking Young Scholars Initiative, 3L Finance Research Workshop, Belgian Network Research Meeting, and the Complex Systems Summer School at the Santa Fe Institute in 2014.