Kees van Montfort

Kees van Montfort serves as Associate Professor in Data Science and Senior Lecturer in Corporate Governance & Leadership, with research centered on artificial intelligence applications in business contexts, particularly within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the financial sector in the Netherlands.

His research spans Artificial Intelligence (specializing in Explainable AI), Data Science, Business Intelligence, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability. He investigates ethical AI dilemmas, develops data analysis protocols for SME accountants, and examines sustainable business practices like food waste reduction in restaurants, bridging technical AI capabilities with real-world business challenges.

Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong focus on XAI implementation gaps in finance, ethical AI frameworks, and sustainability applications. His work consistently addresses practical AI integration challenges across SMEs, accounting, and restaurant industries while emphasizing Dutch contextual relevance.

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Professional activities include organizing the 2015 Business Intelligence Tools workshop and providing expert commentary on AI's impact in accountancy through 2023 media contributions, though no formal student advising or research grants were specified.

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