Nick van der Meulen

Dr. Nick van der Meulen is a Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan Center for Information Systems Research (CISR), where he conducts academic research focused on challenges faced by senior executives at global sponsor companies. His work examines how organizations must adapt to continuous technological change, with specific expertise in digital workplaces, employee experience, and evolving decision rights during digital business transformations. He holds a PhD in Business and Management from Erasmus University and previously served as faculty at the University of Amsterdam.

Van der Meulen's research interests center on digital transformation dynamics, particularly how technological change necessitates organizational restructuring. His investigations into digital workplaces analyze how employee experience shapes technology adoption, while his current work on decision rights examines power redistribution during digital transitions. These interests bridge business strategy, organizational behavior, and technology management, focusing on practical applications for enterprise leadership.

Van der Meulen's publications consistently explore digital business evolution, with recent work focusing particularly on AI governance and implementation challenges. His research demonstrates a progression from foundational studies of digital workplace dynamics toward more specialized investigations of AI integration complexities, organizational responses to disruptive technologies, and human factors in technological adoption.

Van der Meulen collaborates extensively with industry partners through MIT CISR's sponsor company network, facilitating research that addresses real-world business challenges. While specific grants aren't detailed in the provided text, his position at CISR inherently involves industry-funded research initiatives targeting executive-level concerns in technology-driven business transformation.