Jasper van der Kolk

Jasper van der Kolk is a Research Fellow in the Department of Network and Data Science at the Central European University (CEU). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Universitat de Barcelona, where his thesis focused on 'The onset of geometry in complex network,' supervised by Marián Boguñá and M. Ángeles Serrano. His academic background includes an M.Sc. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from Ludwig Maximilians Universität and Technische Universität München, and a B.Sc. in Physics and Astronomy from Radboud University Nijmegen.

His research applies statistical physics principles to complex network analysis, with current work on the ERC-funded 'Dynasnet' project under Prof. Barabasi. His expertise bridges theoretical frameworks and real-world network dynamics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

While no formal awards or grants are listed, his collaborative projects highlight active involvement in cutting-edge network science initiatives. He contributes to academic teams focused on advancing computational and theoretical models for dynamic network systems.