Rik Grooten

Rik Grooten is a PhD researcher and teacher at the Department of Management and Organization, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His 4-year PhD project (since June 2024) investigates how individuals, organizations, and societies navigate 'wicked' problems like economic inequality, supervised by Prof. Brian Tjemkes, Dr. Jonathan Schad, and Dr. Désirée Laubengaier.

• Education:
• MSc History of Politics and Society (Utrecht University)
• BSc International Business (Maastricht University)

Research focuses on social inequality dynamics in Western societies, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teaches Bachelor courses including Strategie 2.1 and supervises thesis projects. No documented scientific awards or ancillary activities.

Research explores tensions arising from complex societal challenges, emphasizing discourse analysis and organizational responses to systemic inequalities.