Gert Jan Hofstede

Prof. Gert Jan Hofstede is a Professor of Artificial Sociality at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Urban Economics Group. His career spans population biology, information systems, and cultural studies. He earned a PhD in production planning and has pioneered agent-based modeling to study human social behavior, emphasizing cultural evolution and complex systems. His research integrates interdisciplinary methods to address societal challenges.

Education: Studied at Wageningen University since 1976, with a background in population biology. Research Focus: Cultural psychology, agent-based modeling, intercultural communication, and complex systems. Notable projects include SESAM (agro-forestry management) and SiLiCo (simulating life science complexity).

Key Contributions: Authored the 'Artificial Sociality Manifesto' and co-authored Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind. His work explores societal dynamics through simulations, emphasizing collective behavior and cultural stability.

Awards: Appointed Personal Professor (2018). Advisees: Supervised PhD candidates in interdisciplinary projects. Labs/Teams: Founder of SiLiCo and collaborator in Urban Economics initiatives.