Romke van der Veen

Romke van der Veen is a Visiting Professor at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam, in the Department of Policy, Politics and Society. He was previously a full professor of Public Administration at Twente University until 1995 and remains a full professor in Sociology of Labor and Organisation. His academic affiliations reflect a long-standing commitment to social and public policy research.

His research interests include welfare states, social policies, labor markets, social security systems, healthcare systems, pensions, institutional change, and policy implementation. He has made significant contributions to understanding social investment, digitalization in healthcare, and activation policies for marginalized groups. His work often employs comparative and institutional analysis across European contexts.

Recent publications demonstrate a focus on the digital transformation of healthcare work, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in continental Europe, and the effectiveness of active labor market policies. These works reflect interdisciplinary engagement with sociology, public administration, and health policy.

• Since 2012: Crown-member, Social and Economic Advisory Council of the Netherlands
• Since 2016: Chair, Insured Package Advisory Committee, Dutch National Health Care Institute

He has supervised at least 10 academic works, indicating an ongoing role in mentoring students and junior researchers. His activities include academic and professional presentations on topics such as Dutch pension systems, demographic challenges, and solidarity in healthcare.

Romke van der Veen is actively engaged in public policy debates, as evidenced by media contributions and policy references. His work has been cited in policy sources and discussed on social media platforms, reflecting societal impact.