Dirk Schoenmaker

Dirk Schoenmaker is a Full Professor of Banking and Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for European Policy Research (CEPR) and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Finance Lab. His work bridges academia, policy, and practice through key roles in public and private institutions, including board memberships at PFZW (Pension Fund for Healthcare), Staatsbosbeheer (State Forestry), and the Impact Economy Foundation.

His research interests center on sustainable finance, sustainable economy, central banking, and European financial integration. He advocates for financial systems that support long-term value creation and environmental sustainability. His teaching and publications emphasize responsible management and stakeholder governance in finance.

The recent trend in his research focuses on integrating climate risk into financial models, rethinking discount rates for sustainability, and analyzing green debt markets. His work combines theoretical rigor with practical policy relevance, contributing to the evolution of sustainable financial systems.

• Research Fellow, Centre for European Policy Research (CEPR)
• Co-Chair, Sustainable Finance Lab
• Board Member and Chair of Investment Committee, PFZW
• Supervisory Board Member, Staatsbosbeheer
• Board Member, Impact Economy Foundation

Dirk Schoenmaker has supervised six academic works and is actively involved in public engagement through media contributions and professional presentations. He has contributed to major research grants, including a €multi-million project funded by the Dutch Nationaal Groeifonds. He does not hold any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text.

He is affiliated with research groups and labs focused on sustainable finance and policy, particularly through the Sustainable Finance Lab, which brings together academics, regulators, and financial institutions to advance sustainable financial practices.