Pieter Meurs

Dr. Pieter Meurs is a Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the Secular Studies Association Brussels and the Integrated Centre for Ethics and Humanism. He holds MA degrees in Educational Sciences and Philosophy and a PhD in Philosophy and Moral Sciences. His research focuses on Philosophy of Globalization, 20th Century Continental Philosophy, and Post-Phenomenology, with expertise in Social and Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Education.

• Active in interdisciplinary projects including mangrove restoration in Vietnam (FOD181 project) and studies on keystone species (FWOTM1086).
• Contributed to policy research on Brussels' social dynamics (VLOV101 project).
• Published extensively on topics ranging from environmental decision-making to stigma reduction in Tanzanian schools.

He has supervised master's theses on arts education, child-friendly cities, and philosophical pedagogy. His 2021 book Democratie en Educatie explores democracy through activism, highlighted in VUB press coverage. Collaborations span Vietnam, Uganda, and Belgium, addressing global ethical and ecological challenges.