Hans Peters

Prof. Hans Peters is Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Economics at Maastricht University's School of Business and Economics, and Honorar Professor at Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen. His primary research focuses on game theory and social choice theory, with notable contributions to mechanism design, cooperative game theory, and axiomatic analysis. He served as President of the Society for Social Choice and Welfare (SSCW) from 2018-2020, and holds fellowships from the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET) and the Game Theory Society (GTS). He is an advisory editor for Social Choice and Welfare, Games and Economic Behavior, and Mathematical Social Sciences, and leads the Springer Theory and Decision Library Series C. His recent work explores division problems with single-dipped preferences, core games, and strategic-proof rules in multidimensional domains.

Key contributions include foundational studies on nucleolus computation, network power indices, and sequential claim mechanisms. His research bridges theoretical economics with practical applications in operations research and social choice, emphasizing axiomatic rigor and real-world relevance.