Filip Van Droogenbroeck

Filip Van Droogenbroeck is a Researcher at the Brussels Institute for Social and Population Studies (BISPOS), part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on education systems, mental health in workplaces, and sociological aspects of healthcare. He leads projects like the Flemish teacher survey analysis and EU-CoWork initiatives.

• Education:
  • Master of Sociology (Cum Laude), Free University of Brussels (2011)
  • Certificate in International Development Cooperation, Belgian Technical Cooperation (2009)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (Magna Cum Laude), Odisee University College (2008)

Research Interests: His interdisciplinary research spans teacher workload, death literacy, workplace mental health, and social stratification. Recent projects address burnout in healthcare workers and the role of art in youth development.

His 2025 publications highlight trends in education inequality, AI ethics, and palliative care awareness. Awards include the European Varela Award (2019) and recognition for peer review in education studies.

He supervises master's theses on topics like leadership styles' impact on turnover intentions and ethical AI's societal implications. Active in policy dialogue through media engagements and international conferences.

Current projects include Compassionate Communities research and EU-funded initiatives on green workplaces.