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Prof. Leon Oerlemans is a Full Professor in the Department of Organization Studies at Tilburg University and holds an Extraordinary Professorship in Economics of Innovation at the University of Pretoria. His career spans over three decades with roles at multiple institutions including Eindhoven University of Technology and Utrecht University. He specializes in organizational dynamics, innovation, and inter-organizational relationships. He has supervised 23 PhD students and co-authored over 169 publications. His research explores topics like temporary organizational forms, healthcare networks, and leadership behaviors in project settings.
Education: PhD in Economics of Technology and Innovation (Eindhoven University of Technology, 1996). Earlier roles include Assistant/Associate Professorships at various Dutch institutions. He is affiliated with organizations like 't Elftal tegen Armoede and chairs the Tilburgs OndersteuningsFonds board.
Research focuses on adaptive organizational behavior, including innovation processes, network coordination mechanisms, and power dynamics in interorganizational settings. Recent studies address network commitment in healthcare and leadership effectiveness in multi-team environments. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and responsible consumption.
Received the Tilburg University Teaching Innovation Prize (2021). Advising focuses on organizational culture, temporary organizations, and innovation governance. Current projects include governance of multi-party projects and knowledge transfer mechanisms. Active in editorial roles and international conferences such as the EGOS Colloquium.
