Stephan van Galen

Dr. Stephan van Galen (University of Groningen) is a historian and researcher with a focus on 15th-17th century Southeast Asian history, particularly in Arakan and Bengal. His work explores

• Slavery and slave trade dynamics
• Myanmar's historical networks
• Indian Ocean commercial interactions
• Venetian merchant influence

His academic contributions include publications on historical governance structures and modern quality assurance systems in higher education, such as the Dutch accreditation reforms. Recent activities include organizing a popular 2021 exhibition on slavery and participating in international advisory boards for university governance.

Currently serving as Secretary-General of University Services at the University of Groningen, Van Galen combines administrative leadership with ongoing research pursuits. His work appears in journals like HO Management and edited volumes from institutions including Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.