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Kenny Meesters is a Lecturer and Researcher at Tilburg University's Department of Information Systems and Operations Management within the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM). His work focuses on crisis information management, cybersecurity in disaster response, and the role of information systems in enhancing societal resilience during crises. He holds a background in Business Engineering with master’s degrees in Information Management and Strategic Management from Tilburg University.
Education:
- Master’s in Information Management, Tilburg University
- Master’s in Strategic Management, Tilburg University
- Background in Business Engineering
Research Interests: Kenny investigates how information systems bridge gaps between communities, volunteers, and formal responders during crises. His work emphasizes cybersecurity challenges, decision-making tools, and the paradox between information system flexibility and rigidity in crisis contexts.
Key Contributions: He has published extensively on topics like crisis exercise design (via Delphi studies), information awareness models, and cybersecurity in crisis response. His 2025 paper in Safety Science offers expert-derived recommendations for tabletop crisis exercises.
Awards:
- Teaching Best Teacher BSc & Premaster Programs (2021)
- Excellent Teacher (Academic Competences course, 2022)
External Roles:
- Board Member, Fire Fighters without Borders (2023–present)
- Consultancy at Seginus (2022–present)
- UNDAC Member, United Nations (2021–present)
- Education Roles at Avans University of Applied Sciences and Campus Vesta
