معرفی
Prof. dr. Marcel Verweij has been Professor of Philosophical Ethics at Utrecht University since April 1, 2023, and is also Director of the Ethics Institute within the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the Faculty of Humanities. Previously, he was Professor of Philosophy at Wageningen University & Research (2013–2023), where he led a team working on animal and environmental ethics, philosophy of technology, and public health. He has also held roles at Radboud University Medical Center and the University of Amsterdam.
Education & Career Path:
- PhD in Philosophy, Utrecht University (1998), dissertation: Preventive Medicine Between Obligation and Aspiration
- Clinical ethicist at Radboud University Medical Center
- Postdoc at University of Amsterdam
- Assistant → Associate Professor at Utrecht University (2002–2013)
- Professor at Wageningen University (2013–2023)
- Director, Ethics Institute, Utrecht University (2025–present)
Research Focus: Marcel’s work centers on practical ethics, especially public health ethics and vaccination ethics. He explores the normative foundations of health solidarity, sustainability, and the ethical responsibilities of governments, professionals, and citizens in health policy. His recent monograph Inducing Immunity? Justifying Immunization Policies in Times of Vaccine Hesitancy (2024, with Roland Pierik) addresses the ethics of immunization policy in democratic societies.
Policy & Advisory Roles:
- Member, Health Council of the Netherlands (since 2005)
- Member, Advisory Committee on the Basic Health Insurance Package, Zorginstituut Nederland (since 2016)
- Advisor, World Health Organization
- Member, European Commission Advisory Committee on Public Health Emergencies
- Former member, Disinformation Think Tank on Vaccination, Dutch Ministry of Health
Teaching & Outreach: Marcel has taught ethics to students and professionals in philosophy, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nutrition. He co-founded the Public Health Ethics journal and the Erasmus Mundus MA in Applied Ethics. He frequently contributes to public debate through media appearances, op-eds, and policy consultations.
