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Robin Vandendriessche is a Doctoral Researcher at the Brussels Center for Competition Policy within the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and Solvay Business School at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on the intersection of EU Competition Policy and Data Protection, examining how digital economy developments challenge traditional competition frameworks.
His research interests include:
- Digital market competition dynamics
- Data protection considerations in antitrust cases
- Foreign subsidies regulation and market distortion
- EU State Aid policy in environmental contexts
- Merge control in data-intensive industries
Vandendriessche's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on emerging competition challenges in digital ecosystems, with particular attention to data-induced market power, Android Auto antitrust doctrine, and the effectiveness of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation. His work bridges legal and economic perspectives through mixed-methods approaches including document analysis, empirical studies, and policy toolkits.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Certificate for outstanding master thesis (2023)
- Nomination for best competition law theses at Belgian universities (2023)
- Nomination for Concurrences Antitrust Writing Award 2025
As an active supervisor, he has guided four master's theses on topics ranging from semiconductor acquisitions to tax reforms and sports business models. His research activities include conference chairing (ASCOLA 2025), workshop presentations, and extensive peer-review work. The OZRIFTM17 project (2023-2027) serves as the foundation for his ongoing investigation into competition policy adaptation for the digital age.
