Find Academic Supervisors

Lotte van Dillen is a Professor of Social Cognition and Decision Making at Leiden University's Social, Economic and Organisational Psychology department under the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. She also serves as researcher at the Knowledge Center for Psychology and Economic Behavior (KCPEG) and member of the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC). As Director of Research, she is part of the Psychology Institute's executive board. Her work focuses on how affect influences decision-making across health, legal, and financial contexts, emphasizing limited mental capacity's role in perception and behavior. Education: Master's degrees in Social Psychology and Cognitive Psychology (cum laude), University of Amsterdam (2004) PhD in Psychology from VU University Amsterdam (2008, cum laude) Postdoctoral research at Utrecht University and New York University Research Interests: Examines interactions between affect and cognition in decision-making, including attention's role in consumption, moral judgments, and financial decisions. Current projects include distracted eating's effects on health, non-uptake of social welfare benefits, and neuropsychological mechanisms of hedonic compensation. Grants & Funding: €400k NWO grant (2023) for research on distractions and dietary habits Police and Science Program funding for camera evidence analysis studies Multiple ODISSEI-LISS grants (2020) on consumption patterns and welfare uptake Teaching: Lectures on decision-making at Leiden's BSc/MSc psychology programs and advises legislators/judiciary via Academie voor Wetgeving and Studiecentrum voor Rechtspleging. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with KCPEG and LIBC, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects combining psychology, neuroscience, and policy applications.

• Social Cognition
• Decision Making
• Affective Neuroscience
• +4 more

Prof. Philip Joos is a Full Professor of Accounting at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) and academic director of the Tilburg Institute for Private Debt since 2020. He is affiliated with the TIAS Finance LAB and previously served as vice dean education (2013-2018), academic dean of TIAS School for Business & Society (2010-2013), and Research Coordinator of CentER's Accounting Research Group until 2010. Prior to Tilburg, he held professorships at the University of Rochester's Simon School of Business. His academic credentials include a Business Economics degree from Ghent University, Master of Science in Finance from Vlerick School of Management, and Master in Statistics/PhD in Accounting from Stanford University. Doctoral work focused on earnings prediction, equity valuation in biotech/pharmaceuticals, and real options modeling using R&D metrics. Research centers on empirical financial accounting with sustained expertise in corporate governance, CSR, capital markets, and ESG reporting. Key contributions examine default risk in IPOs, IFRS adoption effects across Europe, and sustainable investment frameworks. Current projects analyze economic impacts of ESG disclosures, bridging accounting theory with finance and business strategy. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from traditional financial reporting (e.g., stock option disclosures, IFRS impacts) toward sustainability-driven topics like ESG performance during crises and pharmaceutical R&D valuation. Work consistently intersects capital markets, corporate strategy, and regulatory frameworks across Accounting, Finance, and Business journals. Scientific recognition includes: TIAS Best Teacher Award (December 2009) TIAS Best Teacher Award (June 2018) He teaches PhD-level courses in TiSEM's Research Master program, MSc financial accounting theory, and executive programs at TIAS. Leadership roles encompass directing academic programs and shaping global accounting education through the European Accounting Association (EAA), where he served as President (2017-2019) and founded initiatives supporting young scholars. Core affiliations include the TIAS Finance LAB and Tilburg Institute for Private Debt, which he established to study non-bank lending markets. His EAA presidency and chairmanship of the Education Committee since 2019 demonstrate active influence in accounting education innovation and international scholarly networks.

• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +6 more

Hans van Ees is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Institutions at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, where he is affiliated with the Global Economics & Management department. His research focuses on corporate governance systems, executive compensation practices, and the influence of formal and informal institutions on corporate behavior. He maintains an active role in the academic and professional corporate governance community through editorial work and visiting professorships. Professor van Ees' research interests span several key areas in corporate governance. His work examines board diversity, executive compensation structures, corporate bribery, stewardship governance, and the evolving role of boards in corporate purpose and strategy. His approach combines theoretical frameworks with empirical analyses, particularly focusing on Dutch corporate contexts while maintaining international relevance. His research often takes a multilevel perspective, considering firm, industry, and macro environmental factors that shape governance practices. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on systematic reviews and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding boardroom dynamics. He has produced significant work on board diversity, examining both its antecedents and consequences through comprehensive literature reviews. His research also explores the relationship between CEO career horizons and corporate bribery, directors' digital expertise, and the transition from ambivalence to stewardship commitment in governance practices. These works collectively highlight trends toward more integrated, behaviorally informed approaches to corporate governance that consider both institutional contexts and individual decision-making processes. Professor van Ees serves on the Editorial Board of European Management Review and the Board of Jaarboek Corporate Governance. He is also a Visiting Professor at LUISS University in Rome and regularly contributes to corporate governance workshops including the Eden Workshop on Corporate Governance at the European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management. His expertise is frequently sought by media outlets, as evidenced by his expert commentary in popular press on corporate governance issues. In addition to his academic work, Professor van Ees has been actively involved in corporate governance education through the MBA and Executive Programs at the Faculty of Economics and Business. He has also contributed to governance capacity building in international contexts, including work with the Institute of Social Studies in Paramaribo, Surinam, in cooperation with Maastricht School of Management.

• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
• Formal and Informal Institutions
• +4 more

Hans van Oosterhout is a Professor of Corporate Governance and Responsibility in the Department of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds a MSc from Leiden University (1993) and a PhD from Erasmus University (2002). His research focuses on ownership and governance strategies across firm types, including family firms, professional partnerships, and new ventures. He has held visiting positions at the Wharton School, serves on RSM BV's board, and engages in non-executive roles with private enterprises. Education: MSc in Management, Leiden University (1993) PhD in Strategic Management, Erasmus University (2002) Research Interests: Ownership dynamics, governance mechanisms, shareholder democracy, family firm transitions, and professional service firm management. He explores how governance structures evolve under institutional pressures and strategic choices. Key Contributions: Over 35 articles in top-tier journals like Academy of Management Journal and Organization Science . Recent work examines symbolic shareholder voting behaviors and political influences on corporate governance. His 2007 ERIM Top Article Award-winning research remains influential. Awards: ERIM Top Article Award (2007). Advising & Grants: Supervised 17 PhD candidates, including prominent scholars like Omar El Nayal and Pushpika Vishwanathan. Active in advising on governance challenges for firms navigating ownership transitions and political interfaces. Labs/Teams: Leads strategic management research groups at RSM, collaborating across disciplines to address global governance complexities.

• Corporate Governance
• Strategic Management
• Family Firm Governance
• +6 more

L.A. (Lukas) Linsi is an Associate Professor of International Political Economy at the Faculty of Arts, University of Groningen, where he also serves as Chair of the Young Academy Groningen and a member of the Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. His research focuses on multinational firms, global capitalism, and the political economy of economic measurement. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has held postdoctoral and visiting positions at leading institutions like Harvard University. His work bridges critical political economy theory with empirical analysis, particularly leveraging firm-level data to understand macroeconomic trends. Key areas include the transformation of multinational enterprises, executive remuneration dynamics, and the reliability of national economic statistics in an increasingly transnational world. Linsi has published extensively in journals like Review of International Political Economy and contributes to public debates on globalization, trade wars, and data integrity through media engagements and editorial roles. Education: PhD (2016) and MPhil (2015) in International Relations from the London School of Economics; Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Amsterdam (2016-2019); Visiting Fellow at Harvard University (2015-2016). Research Interests: Multinational firms as lenses for international political economy analysis; critical political economy theory; economic measurement challenges; transnational corporate power dynamics; executive pay and inequality; global value chains. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to public discourse on trade statistics, US-China trade tensions, and economic data integrity. Recent topics include the impact of the BRIC acronym on capital flows, the politics of World Bank reports, and post-pandemic economic governance. Affiliations: Editorial Board Member of Politics and Governance and Yearbook on Data Autonomy ; Board Member of the Centre for Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

• International Political Economy
• Global Capitalism
• International Trade
• +5 more

Paula Dirks is a full Professor of Management Accounting at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. She serves as Research Director of the Accounting Research Programme and previously led the Accounting Department. She holds a Ph.D. from Tilburg University and is a certified controller (RC). Her expertise spans management control systems, performance measurement, and strategic execution, with a focus on financial professionals' roles and interorganizational relationships. She teaches and supervises students across bachelor, master, executive, and PhD programs. Research Interests Dirks' work centers on performance measurement systems, management control strategies, and the evolving role of financial professionals in digital and sustainability contexts. Her research integrates academic rigor with practitioner insights, addressing topics like board dynamics, executive compensation in family firms, and climate change resilience through business circularity. Publications & Contributions Her publications in top journals (e.g., Accounting, Organizations and Society , Management Accounting Research ) reflect her focus on organizational resilience, digitalization impacts, and ethical frameworks. She also contributes to editorial roles, including guest editor for Management Accounting Research , and actively participates in academic and professional discourse through media engagements. Teaching & Supervision Dirks coordinates research in management control and supervises students in diverse programs. She is involved in executive education and serves on committees for academic accreditation and curriculum development. Professional Activities She advises on accounting practices, collaborates with practitioners, and chairs committees. Her work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing practical implications of theoretical frameworks.

• Management Accounting
• Performance Measurement
• Management Control Systems
• +3 more

Stephan Kramer is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Control at the RSM, Erasmus University . He holds a PhD from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management and an MSc in Business Information Systems from the University of Münster. Research interests focus on incentive system design , governance mechanisms , target setting practices , and performance evaluation . His work bridges archival/experimental methods with practical applications in management accounting , corporate governance , and managerial behavior . Recent articles explore color-coded feedback in decision-making , CEO incentives under competition , and age-related executive biases . Scientific awards include the David Solomons Prize (2016) European Accounting Review Outstanding Reviewer Award (2021) Professor of the Year Award (2023) IMA/CIMA research grants Teaching spans Financial Analytics , Management Accounting , and Fraud Investigations across bachelor, master, and executive programs. He has served as AACSB/NVAO accreditation team member and Academic Director at RSM.

• Management Accounting
• Behavioral Accounting
• Performance Evaluation
• +3 more

Sebastian Firk is an Associate Professor at the Department of Accounting and Auditing, University of Groningen. He holds a Dr.rer.pol. from the University of Göttingen and has prior roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Göttingen (2017–2019) and Visiting Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2017). His research focuses on management accounting, corporate governance, and digitalization's impact on firms and the finance function. He leverages large archival datasets and textual analysis to explore topics like AI integration, CFO career concerns, and digital anxiety in finance roles. His work appears in journals such as European Journal of Information Systems , Management Accounting Research , and Strategic Management Journal . He serves on editorial boards of European Accounting Review and Management Review Quarterly . Education: PhD in Management Accounting (2016, University of Göttingen), MSc Management (University of Göttingen), BSc Business Administration (RWTH Aachen University). Research Interests: Digital transformation of finance functions, AI-driven innovation, strategic decision-making, and value-based management. His recent studies analyze the consequences of digital anxiety in finance teams and the role of AI boundary resources in organizational ecosystems. Teaching: Courses include Digital Transformation of Finance Functions, Management Accounting, and Value-Based Management at both bachelor and master levels.

• Management Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Strategy
• +3 more

Prof. Michael Erkens holds the position of Professor of Corporate Reporting at Nyenrode Business University and directs the Center for Corporate Reporting, Finance & Tax and the Center for Accounting, Auditing & Control. He has affiliations with institutions including Erasmus School of Economics (Associate Professor), WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management (Visiting Professor), and Anton de Kom University (Visiting Professor). His research focuses on corporate disclosure practices, executive compensation, and governance, with notable contributions to journals like the Journal of Accounting and Economics. Education: MSc in Mathematics and Finance, PhD in Financial Accounting (summa cum laude) from Trier University. His academic career includes professorships at HEC Paris and visiting roles at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Research Interests: Non-financial reporting mechanisms ESG disclosure trends Corporate governance structures International accounting standards adoption Risk disclosure practices Awards: Multiple Best Paper Awards from leading accounting associations. His work bridges accounting theory with practical regulatory challenges, particularly in sustainability and executive accountability. Research Collaboration Areas: Accountability frameworks, governance mechanisms, financial transparency, and cross-border reporting practices.

• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
• Non-Financial Reporting
• +4 more

Christoph Van der Elst is a Full Professor of Business Law and Economics at Tilburg Law School, affiliated with the Private, Business, and Labour Law department. He holds visiting professorships globally and is a member of the Belgian bar and ECGI. His research focuses on corporate law and sustainability, shareholder activism, and empirical legal analysis. Active in interdisciplinary projects like 'Connecting Responsible Organizations,' he explores topics such as sustainable governance, ESG reporting, and legal tech applications in blockchain and corporate governance. He has over 150 publications, including works on shareholder sustainability questions, SFDR reporting, and auditor selection processes. External roles include membership in the NWO Scientific Advisory Board and the Scientific Advisory Committee of Tilburg Law School. Education: Research Assistant, Financial Law Institute (Ghent University, 1995–2001) Attorney at the Belgian Bar (since 1995) Professorial roles at Ghent University (2001–2005) and Tilburg University (2005–present) Research Interests: Corporate Law, Sustainability, Shareholder Activism, Legal Tech, Blockchain Governance, ESG Compliance. Recent Work Trends: Analysis of shareholder engagement mechanisms, legal frameworks for digital governance (DAOs, blockchain), and corporate sustainability reporting strategies. Recent articles highlight the strategic use of shareholder questions in Dutch AGMs and the role of legal tech in corporate decision-making. Grants & Projects: Leads projects on corporate governance dynamics, sustainable business reporting, and the legal implications of financial innovations. Collaborations include global networks on corporate law and economic policy. Labs/Teams: Part of Tilburg Law and Economic Center (TILEC) and the 'Connecting Responsible Organizations' research program, fostering interdisciplinary legal and economic research.

• Corporate Law and Sustainability
• Sustainable Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Activism
• +5 more

Jost Sieweke is an Associate Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Department of Management & Organization , School of Business and Economics , Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam . He holds a PhD from the University of Duesseldorf (2012) and has served as a visiting scholar at the Beedie School of Business (Simon Fraser University, 2015) and the Stockholm School of Economics (2016). From 2019-2024, he led the Executive MBA: Leading with Purpose program. He is also a lecturer at LUISS Business School (Amsterdam, 2024–2033). His research focuses on two core themes: (1) strategic leadership , including crisis leadership, leadership team composition, and follower behavior; and (2) human errors and organizational learning , exploring how errors are managed and how organizations adapt. He is a proponent of natural experiments , using designs like difference-in-differences and regression discontinuity to study leadership dynamics. He curates natural experiments.org to support scholarly research in this area. Awards include Best Reviewer Awards (2021, 2023) and contributions to the Journal of Management Studies and The Leadership Quarterly editorial boards. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing inequality (SDG 10) and quality education (SDG 4). Teaching and Grants : Currently teaches Integrative Research Project and Management Consulting . Co-led the DEVELOPING THE MANAGEMENT STUDIES COMMUNITY grant (2023). His datasets span leadership, error management, and European values studies, with collaborations across universities and institutions globally.

• Strategic Leadership
• Crisis Leadership
• Human Errors and Learning
• +3 more

Dr. Gerwin van der Laan is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's TiSEM School of Economics and Management, specializing in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship Department. His research focuses on higher education curricula, character development, and corporate governance. He also serves as Academic Director of the BSc International Business Administration program. His interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy (e.g., Montaigne's educational theories) and contemporary educational practice, advocating for student-centered approaches. He has authored/co-authored influential books like Breaking Barriers: Innovation through Collaboration (2023) and edited volumes such as Educational Utopias (2023). He holds adjunct roles including Research Fellow at the Tilburg Center of the Learning Sciences and Senior Policy Advisor at University College Tilburg. His career spans academic leadership, policy development, and teaching across multiple institutions. Key Roles: Assistant Professor (2012–present), Academic Director (Tilburg), Research Fellow (2022–24) Research Themes: Curriculum design, virtue ethics in education, corporate social responsibility Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed works emphasizing higher education reform, governance, and interdisciplinary collaboration Teaching: Courses on institutional economics, strategy, and organizational theory at undergraduate and graduate levels His recent work explores Montaigne's influence on modern character education, advocating for resilience and well-being in students. Collaborations include projects on academic innovation and policy frameworks for cultural entrepreneurs.

• Higher Education
• Character Education
• Curriculum Development
• +5 more

Reginald Hooghiemstra is a Professor in the Accounting department at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, Netherlands. With an extensive research career spanning over 15 years, he has established himself as a leading scholar in accounting, corporate governance, and auditing research, with particular expertise in international contexts and cross-cultural comparisons. Professor Hooghiemstra's research interests focus on corporate governance practices, board composition and effectiveness, audit quality and decision-making, executive compensation structures, and the relationship between corporate social responsibility and governance mechanisms. His work frequently examines how cultural, institutional, and regulatory factors influence accounting and governance practices across different national contexts, with a particular emphasis on Dutch and Nordic corporate environments. His research output demonstrates significant impact through numerous high-quality publications in top-tier accounting and management journals. His work has been widely cited and has influenced both academic discourse and practical applications in corporate governance and auditing. Professor Hooghiemstra has also contributed to important policy discussions through his research on corporate governance codes and their implementation in the Netherlands. Professor Hooghiemstra has supervised multiple students throughout his career, contributing to the development of the next generation of accounting and governance scholars. His research projects often involve collaborations with colleagues across different institutions, demonstrating his active engagement with the international academic community. His work spans both theoretical contributions and practical implications for regulators, practitioners, and corporate boards.

• Accounting
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
• +5 more

Antony Pemberton is a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR) and a Professor of Restorative Justice at KU Leuven's LINC (Law, Innovation and Technology Center). He concurrently holds a Professorship in Victimology at Tilburg University, where he previously served as Director of the INTERVICT institute (2016–2019). His academic journey includes a PhD from Tilburg University (2010) and a Master’s in Political Science from Radboud University Nijmegen. His research focuses on narrative victimology, cultural victimology, ethics, supranational victimology, and restorative justice. Key themes include victims' rights within criminal justice systems, legal fictions in victim participation, and the psychological impact of victimization. Pemberton has authored over 50 publications, including books on victimology and contributions to international legal frameworks. Pemberton actively contributes to policy and practice through roles such as Member of the Board of Restorative Justice the Netherlands and Member of the Executive Committee of the World Society of Victimology. His work bridges academia and real-world applications, emphasizing victim-centered approaches and systemic accountability. Recent research highlights include studies on help-seeking behaviors of sexual violence victims, compensation predictability in legal systems, and the psychological dimensions of victimization. His interdisciplinary approach integrates law, psychology, and sociology to address victimology’s evolving challenges.

• Victimology
• Restorative Justice
• Criminal Justice System
• +3 more

Prof. Manuel Lokin is a Professor of Corporate Law at Utrecht University's School of Law and a practicing lawyer at Stibbe NV. His research focuses on corporate law, governance, and social responsibility, with emphasis on capital companies, corporate litigation, and sustainable governance frameworks. He serves as editor-in-chief of legal journals like Maandblad voor Ondernemingsrecht and regularly provides post-academic education to legal professionals. Lokin holds board roles at institutions including the CBG and Zwanenbroedershuis Museum Foundation. His work bridges legal theory, corporate practice, and societal impact, addressing modern challenges in corporate law such as climate transition plans and executive compensation reforms. Research Interests: Company Law, Corporate Governance, CSR, Social Enterprise, and Institutions for Open Societies. His contributions span articles on legal frameworks for corporate transactions, governance reforms, and sustainability practices. Key Activities: Editorial leadership in corporate law publications, legal education programs, and supervisory roles in non-profits. His recent work explores climate policy alignment in corporate governance and equitable remuneration practices.

• Company Law
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +3 more