Wilfred Dolfsma

Wilfred Dolfsma is a Professor of Business Management & Organisation at Wageningen University & Research since June 2018. His research focuses on how firms and individuals collaborate for innovation and entrepreneurship, drawing on social network analysis, institutional economics, and social exchange theory. He has authored/edited over 30 books and 200+ articles, with notable works on government failure, social economics, and innovation networks.

Research Interests: Innovation ecosystems, institutional economics, digital transformation in agri-food systems, organizational resilience, and circular economy. His interdisciplinary approach bridges business strategy, organizational behavior, and policy analysis. Recent work explores AI-driven drug discovery partnerships and sustainability in construction industries.

Awards:

• Clarence E Ayres 2019 International Research Scholar in Institutional Economics
• Gunnar Myrdal Prize 2006 (for Institutional Economics and the Formation of Preferences)
• Hellen Potter Award 2001 (Best Article in the Review of Social Economy)

Consultancy & Leadership: Director of the Glendonbrook Institute for Enterprise Development. Advised firms like Ford Credit, Siemens, and ASML on innovation strategies. Served as Associate Dean for Teaching at Loughborough University London (prior role).

Labs/Teams: Leads research teams in Wageningen's Business Economics group, collaborating with international partners on projects like digital agri-food ecosystems and sustainable construction frameworks.