Peter Vervest

Prof. Peter Vervest is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Technology and Operations Management, Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University. His research focuses on decision science, network technologies, business networks, competitive strategy, and change management. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies involving public transport systems, smart card data analysis, and pandemic response strategies.

Key research interests include leveraging technology for organizational transformation, optimizing public transport operations through data-driven models, and understanding viral transmission dynamics. His work combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as the Radiation-Transmission-Reception (RTR) model for network interventions and smart card-based passenger behavior analysis.

Notable contributions include a farewell speech on digital university transformation and collaborative research on pandemic communication strategies. He has co-authored datasets like the Rapid Prediction and Response System (RPARS) for pandemic management. His articles span transportation optimization, information systems, and social network interventions.

Prof. Vervest’s expertise bridges academic research and real-world challenges, emphasizing technology’s role in strategic decision-making and societal impact.