Thomas Teekens

Thomas P. Teekens is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Groningen’s Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His work focuses on sustainable cooperation mechanisms, organizational sociology, and interprofessional education in healthcare settings. He investigates collaborative dynamics in multilevel organizational fields, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and explores social network structures among healthcare interns and LGBTQ+ adolescents.

His research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze how norms, task interdependence, and institutional frameworks influence collaborative outcomes. Key projects include studies on resilience in healthcare teams, interorganizational networks in care provision, and the role of museums in shaping historical narratives through exhibitions.

Teekens holds an MSc degree and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals like Rationality and Society, Journal of Interprofessional Care, and Poetics. He has also contributed book reviews to Cultural Sociology and examined art market dynamics through status networks. His work bridges sociological theory with applied contexts, emphasizing practical implications for healthcare education and organizational design.