Serge Rijsdijk

Serge Rijsdijk is Assistant Professor of Innovation Management at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. He is also affiliated with the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Department of Media and Communication, where he is listed as a Lecturer. His research centers on the human side of innovation, with a focus on managing dyads and networks in intra- and inter-firm product innovation projects.

His research interests include knowledge management, coordination and collaboration mechanisms, entrepreneurial characteristics, and innovation adoption. He employs experimental and non-experimental quantitative methods, often combining both. His work has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Product Innovation Management, Journal of Management Studies, Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice, and Transportation Research Part E.

The trends in his recent publications show a strong focus on organizational controls, meta-analytic assessments, innovation ecosystems, and intelligent product development. His work integrates management theory with practical applications in logistics, technology, and system design.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Reviewer Award, Academy of Management Operations Management Division (2013)
• Multiple awards from the Product Development & Management Association

Serge Rijsdijk serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including Journal of Interactive Marketing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Small Business Economics, Journal of Operations Management, and Decision Sciences, reflecting his active role in academic service and peer review. He has supervised academic work, including doctoral theses, though specific student names are not listed. His research contributes to broader societal goals, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation, industry, and economic growth.

He is associated with research networks and editorial teams, contributing to the advancement of innovation management as a discipline. Though no formal lab or research center is explicitly mentioned, his collaborative work and editorial engagements suggest strong team-based and networked research activities.