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Jorgo Goossens is an Assistant Professor of Finance (Tenured) at Radboud University Nijmegen and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Tilburg University’s Department of Econometrics and Operations Research, Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). He is also an Academic Advisor at APG Asset Management and a Research Fellow at Netspar, reflecting his strong engagement in both academic and applied finance research.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Finance & Econometrics, Tilburg University (2023)
- Visiting PhD, University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2021)
- MSc in Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science, Tilburg University (cum laude)
- MSc in Science, Education and Communication in Mathematics, Eindhoven University of Technology (9.0/10.0)
- BSc in Econometrics and Operations Research, Tilburg University
His research focuses on behavioral and experimental finance, particularly in asset pricing, household finance, pensions, and preference modeling. He integrates experimental data with administrative microdata to study real-world financial decisions, especially in retirement and annuitization contexts. His work often explores non-standard preferences such as present bias and regret aversion.
His recent publications show a consistent focus on how psychological and behavioral factors influence financial markets and individual choices, particularly in pension systems. The trend highlights interdisciplinary methods combining econometrics, experimental economics, and real-life financial data.
Scientific Awards and Grants:
- NWO Industrial Doctorate Grant (2018)
- National Pension Hub Grant, Global Risk Institute (2019)
- Multiple Topicality Grants from Netspar (2020, 2023)
- Conference Grant, Royal Economic Society (2022)
- PhD Research Trip Grant, Tilburg University (2021)
Jorgo has been involved in significant research funding, including a €350,000 Netspar Theme Grant and multiple collaborative grants exceeding €200,000. He has supervised bachelor’s and master’s theses and taught executive education courses in risk perception and quantitative finance. His external collaborations include APG Asset Management, where he worked as a researcher during his PhD, and multiple international academic partnerships.
He is affiliated with research centers including CentER at Tilburg University and contributes to the Finance Research Group and Netspar. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and financial well-being.
