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Rafael Wittek is a Full Professor of Sociology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences and the Department of Sociology. He leads the SCOOP (Sustainable Cooperation) research consortium and serves as Scientific Director of the Interdisciplinary Research and Training Center. His work focuses on sustainable cooperation, institutional decay, and the role of gossip and reputation in social systems. He has received major grants, including a 30 million euro NWO SUMMIT grant for SOCION (Social Cohesion).
- Education: Advanced degrees in Sociology and related fields (details not explicitly stated in texts).
Research interests include organizational behavior, governance, economic sociology, and health-related social networks. Key topics: cooperation sustainability, institutional change, and humanitarian action. His work bridges theoretical sociology with empirical studies on social cohesion and resilience.
Publications span peer-reviewed articles in journals like Rationality and Society, Public Administration Review, and Journal of Gerontology. Awards include the Bi-Annual James Coleman Best Book Award (2014) and recognition for studies on social capital and organizational inclusion.
Advising and grants: Coordinates PhD training programs (e.g., Sustainable Cooperation) and leads projects on societal transitions. Grants include NWO SUMMIT and sectorplan funding. Ancillary roles: President of Evolution Institute.
Labs/Teams: Interdisciplinary collaborations through SCOOP and the University’s Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS).
