Martijn J. van den Assem

Martijn J. van den Assem is an Associate Professor at the Department of Business Economics within the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE) at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is affiliated with the Finance Group and holds additional roles such as bachelor thesis coordinator, internship coordinator for the ESE Finance Group, and member of ESE's Exam Committee. From 2005 to 2011, he served on the Executive Board of the Finance Group. He is also an Editor for the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization since September 2012.

His research focuses on financial and behavioral economics, emphasizing empirical studies of individual choice using non-standard datasets. Key areas include decision making under risk, IPO dynamics, bargaining mechanisms, and social behavior. His work often intersects with neuroscience, as seen in studies employing fMRI and EEG to explore brain-behavior relationships in risky decisions. A notable contribution is his article analyzing the TV game show Deal or No Deal, published in the American Economic Review, which remains among the most downloaded social science articles.

Dr. van den Assem has received recognition for his teaching, including the Top Lecturer Award from ESE in 2011. He actively contributes to academic discourse through refereeing and co-editing special issues on empirical behavioral finance. His media engagements include public discussions on topics like online poker and P2E gaming disruption, highlighted in multiple news outlets and social media platforms.

In advising and academic administration, he coordinates thesis and internship programs for the Finance Group. His research has been widely cited and accessed, with significant social media and scholarly engagement metrics across his publications.