Alfons Looman

Alfons Looman is a Lecturer and Researcher at Rotterdam Business School, Hogeschool Rotterdam. He teaches informatics for Finance programs and coordinates the cross-disciplinary minor 'Datadriven Solutions'. As ambassador for the AI & Ethics program, he advises university leadership on AI implementation strategies and promotes data-driven practices institution-wide.

He holds a degree in Economic Psychology from Tilburg University, with graduate research focused on online trading platforms. Prior to academia, he worked as an entrepreneur in IT education and digital accessibility solutions.

His research examines:

• AI adoption in educational and professional contexts
• Ethical implications of generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Data literacy frameworks for higher education
• Blockchain applications in maritime supply chains
• Microsoft cloud technology integration

He leads projects including a 2021 Data Literacy study and co-develops curricula that embed AI competencies across programs. Through the 'Datadriven Solutions' minor, he trains students to solve real-world Rotterdam cases using AI/data science techniques.

He regularly organizes workshops on AI ethics and oversees collaborative student projects where multidisciplinary teams explore emerging technologies. His educational innovations inspire students to incorporate AI research into their graduation projects.