Geert de Vries

Geert de Vries is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Sociology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Technology Studies, and Public Management. He has contributed to understanding societal changes, educational policies, and cultural dynamics through peer-reviewed articles and books. Key works include analyses on qualitative research methodologies, evolutionary theory applications, and gender influences on STEM career choices.

He has received prestigious awards such as the FSW Onderwijsprijs in 2004 and 2016, and the NSAV Essayprijs in 1988. His academic contributions span over 37 research outputs, including books like Het raadsel van de rede (2006) and De kwetsbare samenleving (2001). His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in addressing societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches.