Eric van Heck

Eric van Heck is a Professor of Information Management and Markets at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is a Fellow at ERIM and has been affiliated with the institution since 1999. His research focuses on leveraging technology for digital and circular business transformations, with expertise in AI, data analytics, and auction markets. He co-founded the Erasmus Center for Data Analytics (ECDA) and master programs in Business Information Management and Business Analytics and Management.

Education:

• PhD in Information Systems, Wageningen University
• BSc and MSc in Land and Water Use & Information Management, Wageningen University

Research Interests: Eric’s work integrates insights from economics, management science, and computer science to address challenges in digital ecosystems, supply chain logistics, and circular economy innovations. He has led high-impact projects like the iFlow initiative in horticulture and published in top journals like Management Science and MIS Quarterly.

Awards:

• 2020 AIS Impact Award
• 2021 INFORMS Information Systems Society Design Science Award

Advising & Leadership: Eric has supervised over 40 PhD students and holds leadership roles in global AIS communities, including co-chairing ECIS 2020. He teaches AI and digital transformation courses and contributes to executive education at RSM. His work bridges academia and industry, informed by corporate experience as a software programmer and visiting roles at NYU, MIT, and others.

Labs & Teams: Leads initiatives at ECDA and collaborates with institutions like Wageningen University and Royal FloraHolland. His projects emphasize practical applications, such as the iFlow project’s AI-driven solutions for floriculture.