معرفی
Dr. Roel Rutten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organization Studies at Tilburg University, with secondary appointments as Core Fellow at Tilburg University's Center for Innovation Research and as Visiting Fellow at Newcastle University Business School (2010-2012). His research focuses on knowledge creation processes in organizational and regional contexts, with particular emphasis on network dynamics, spatial/social/technological proximities, and their impacts on innovation systems.
- Academic credentials: Doctoral studies in Organization Studies at Tilburg University (1996-2001)
- Methodological expertise: Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), critical realism, and configurational methods
Rutten's empirical work combines theoretical frameworks from organization sociology and economic geography with practical policy evaluation. His recent publications examine:
- Causal power in QCA from critical realist perspectives
- Vocabulary standardization for QCA
- Evaluation of EU regional innovation programs (Interreg, PSR IV)
As a QCA methodology expert, he has developed educational materials and training programs. His grant-funded activities include:
- 2025: Interreg PSR IV evaluation
- 2023: Flevoland entrepreneurship voucher scheme evaluation
Current research projects investigate:
- Network governance mechanisms
- Border region innovation challenges
- Temporal dimensions of knowledge creation
