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Robin Philips serves as a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the Faculty of Management and Business, Leiden University of Applied Sciences, where he contributes to the Applied Broad Prosperity knowledge center. His work focuses on developing broad prosperity frameworks as practical tools for governments, businesses, and organizations, alongside evidence-based research in regional economic development and labor market policy.
His academic journey includes:
- PhD research at the International Institute of Social History (Amsterdam) analyzing industrial attraction and retention strategies in Belgian and Dutch regions
- Postdoctoral work at Utrecht University (2020-2023) on the Broad Wellbeing Indicator project
- Postdoctoral research at Université Catholique de Louvain (2023-2025) investigating prosperity metrics, human capital, and job quality in international contexts
Dr. Philips' research integrates economic geography with social policy, emphasizing measurable prosperity indicators beyond GDP. His expertise spans regional development economics, labor market dynamics, and evidence-based policy design for sustainable community growth. Current projects at the Applied Broad Prosperity center bridge academic research with practical implementation for public sector clients.
Scientific recognition:
- No awards or fellowships documented in source materials
Professional activities include collaborative research with regional governments and business associations, though specific grant details or student supervision records are not referenced in available documentation. His work demonstrates strong alignment between academic inquiry and real-world policy applications.
The Applied Broad Prosperity knowledge center functions as his primary research hub, facilitating interdisciplinary projects that connect economic analysis with social well-being metrics across European regional contexts.
