Bob Walrave

Bob Walrave is an Associate Professor of Modeling Innovation Systems at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and a Visiting Professor at the University of Antwerp. His research focuses on strategic decision-making in innovation management and entrepreneurship, particularly using system dynamics and systems thinking to model innovation systems across public and private sectors. He holds a PhD in Strategic Innovation Management (awarded Best BETA Dissertation) and an MSc (cum laude) from TU/e.

Education:

• PhD in Strategic Innovation Management, TU/e (Best BETA Dissertation)
• MSc (cum laude) in Industrial Engineering, TU/e

Research Interests:

• System Dynamics modeling of innovation ecosystems
• Dynamic complexities in collaborative innovation
• Energy transitions and sustainability
• Top management team dynamics and knowledge diversity
• Institutional logics and governance in innovation

Recent Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes systemic approaches to rebound effects in sustainability transitions, institutional logics in collaborative innovation, and leadership dynamics in complex projects. Key themes include conflict resolution, decision-making under uncertainty, and policy mix design for innovation ecosystems.

Awards:

• Beta PhD Award (2013)
• Industria Education Awards (2014, 2018)
• Nominated for Best TU/e MSc Thesis (2019)

Advising & Grants: Leads projects like "EXPerimentaL Governance for Regional Energy Transition" (NWO-funded) and "Slimme Industrie en Duurzaamheid" (2023–2028). Supervised 121 students across innovation management and systems thinking. Active in organizing conferences (e.g., WOIC 2022) and academic engagement initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Involved in innovation ecosystems research, system dynamics modeling, and policy design for sustainability transitions. Collaborates across academia, industry, and government sectors.