Tim Van den Bruel

Tim Van den Bruel is a lecturer and researcher at AP University of Applied Sciences, where he focuses on finance and digital value creation. Holding dual Master's degrees in Applied Economics and Tax Law, he brings a decade of consulting experience from a Big 4 organization to his academic work. His research emphasizes evaluating economic and social impacts of digital and sustainability investments in Flemish SMEs.

• Education: Master's in Applied Economics, Master's in Tax Law
• Current Projects:
  • The return on sustainable investments for SMEs in the logistics sector (2025-2027)
  • DIVA - Digital Value (2023-2025)
• Research Focus: ROI frameworks for digital transformation, sustainable finance in SMEs, and economic modeling for logistics