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Theo Nijman is a Professor of Pension and Risk Management at Instituut GAK and Professor of Econometrics and Finance at Tilburg University. He holds the F. van Lanschot Chair in Investment Theory. His research focuses on pension economics, empirical finance, and risk management, with contributions to understanding inflation, longevity risk, and pension fund sustainability. He serves as Scientific Director of Netspar, a leading network on pensions and aging, and Academic Coordinator of Inquire Europe, a platform for quantitative investment solutions.
- Education:
- PhD in Economics (implied by roles)
- Research experience at Free University Amsterdam (1978-1984)
- Administrative Roles:
- Scientific Director, Netspar (2004–present)
- Vice-dean for Research, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration (2002–2004)
- Chair of Econometrics Department (1999–2000)
Research Interests: Theo’s work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical applications in pension systems and investment management. Notable areas include optimal pension contracts, inflation risk mitigation, and quantitative investment strategies. His recent projects address longevity risk and the structural reforms in Dutch pension provision.
Grants & Projects:
- "Health effects of retirement" (2007–2009)
- "Optimal life-cycle planning of individuals and collective pension schemes" (2007–2011)
Labs/Teams: Leads Netspar’s interdisciplinary research network and collaborates with financial institutions on applied projects.
