Bernd Heidergott

Bernd Heidergott is a Full Professor at the Department of Econometrics and Operations Research, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), and a Research Fellow at Tinbergen Institute. He has been at VU since 2002, previously working at TU Eindhoven, EURANDOM, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. He holds a PhD (1996) and Habilitation (2005) in Mathematics from the University of Hamburg, Germany.

His research focuses on stochastic optimization, stochastic gradient algorithms, model insecurity, and social network analysis. Notable contributions include work on differentiation theory of stochastic models and max-plus algebra. He has authored over 50 papers and three monographs.

Teaching includes courses in Econometrics, Operations Research, Business Administration, and the National Dutch Network of Mathematics of Operations Research. Awards include the Outstanding Simulation Publication Award (2019), VU Innovation Price (2017), and Best Lecturer Award (2009).

He advises on the Board of Amsterdam Business Research Institute and previously served as Program Director for Econometrics and Operations Research (2013–2018). Ancillary roles included Board Member of Delftse Montessorischool (2009–2019).