Dorothea Hilhorst

Professor Dorothea Hilhorst is a leading scholar in humanitarian studies at the International Institute for Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University in The Hague. Her work focuses on crisis response, humanitarian governance, and the intersection of development, conflict, and gender relations. She received the prestigious Spinoza Prize in 2022 and leads the Humanitarian Studies Centre (HSC), established to advance research and advocacy in humanitarian action. Her research spans multiple crisis-affected regions, including Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan. Recent studies address humanitarian accountability, disaster governance in conflict zones, and ethical research practices. Professor Hilhorst actively engages in public debates and policy advocacy, emphasizing social justice and global development.

• Academic Rank: Professor of Humanitarian Studies
• Affiliation: ISS, Erasmus University
• Key Networks: Humanitarian Observatory Movement, Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre

Her research emphasizes real-world impact, collaborating with global institutions and crisis-affected communities. Notable contributions include analyzing the 'development-humanitarian nexus' and advocating for gender-sensitive crisis responses. Publications address topics like pandemic governance in conflict zones and ethical challenges in disaster research.

Scientific Awards: Spinoza Prize (2022).