Bart Kerremans

Bart Kerremans is a full professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Social Sciences, affiliated with Leuven International and European Studies (LINES). His research focuses on international trade politics, American government, interest groups, and the WTO. He has held leadership roles in major research projects, including studying Belgium's economic sovereignty during the Cold War and analyzing the European Commission's trade negotiations with Japan.

• Education: Doctorate in Political Science (implied by academic rank)

Research Interests: Explores geopolitical economic dynamics, transatlantic relations, and historical trade policies. Recent work includes Cold War-era economic strategies and contemporary U.S.-EU trade conflicts. His 2024 study on Belgium's CoCom participation underlines the intersection of political economy and international institutions.

Publications span academic journals (e.g., Politics And Governance), newspapers (De Morgen), and edited volumes on geo-economics and EU trade policy. Notable works analyze Trump's political messaging and Biden's foreign policy continuity.

• Grants: Active in projects funded from 2019-2032

Teaching includes courses on EU trade policy, American government, and global diplomacy. He advises doctoral research on international trade negotiations and co-leads the 'Global Climate Governance and Contestatory Democracy' initiative.