جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Christian Steglichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Networks
• Stochastic Modelling
• Sociology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Steglich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences. His research focuses on stochastic network modeling, social networks, and adolescent behavior, with particular emphasis on peer influence, friendship dynamics, and network co-evolution. He is part of the SIENA software development team for dynamic network analysis. Research Interests: Mathematical sociology and network dynamics Adolescent social networks and behavior Stochastic modeling and statistical inference Interorganizational networks and gender dynamics Missing data methodologies and network imputation Recent Articles: Focus on Chinese adolescents' friendship dynamics, networked solidarity economies, and longitudinal network behavior interactions. His work bridges theoretical modeling with empirical applications in education, health, and organizational contexts. Scientific Awards: William D. Richards Jr. Software Award (2017) 2013 Awards for prosocial relationships and child social development research Grants/Advising: Extensive ERC panel involvement and collaborations on youth behavior and network interventions. Supervised 7 research projects focusing on peer networks and academic outcomes. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Groningen, focusing on social network analysis methodologies and their applications in diverse fields.

Jolanda Veldhuisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Media Psychology
• Body Image Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jolanda Veldhuis is an Associate Professor in Communication Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Health and Risk Communication and Media Psychology. She holds affiliations with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Network Institute, and Communication Choices, Content and Consequences (CCCC) research group. Her research focuses on negotiating media effects, particularly the impact of social media on adolescent well-being, body image, and health communication strategies. She has conducted studies on selfie behavior, peer feedback dynamics, and the role of social media in normalizing cosmetic procedures. Education: Master of Biomedical Sciences (Communication & Education), Master in Teaching Biology, with visiting scholar experiences at Ohio State University, University of Cape Town, and University of Namibia. Research Interests Media effects on youth: self-presentation, peer interactions, and well-being Health communication via social media and serious gaming Body image interventions targeting adolescents Emotional appeals in HIV/AIDS stigmatization Social marketing for environmental sustainability Recent Trends in Publications Her 2023-2025 work emphasizes cross-cultural studies on social media pressures (e.g., Dutch vs. Japanese adolescents), qualitative exploration of cosmetic surgery attitudes, and systemic analysis of photo-sharing impacts. Earlier work (2017-2020) pioneered fMRI studies linking peer feedback to media exposure effects in adolescents. Awards & Grants Recipient of the 2017 grant: Brain Activation upon Ideal-Body Media Exposure and Peer Feedback in Young Females Teaching & Supervision Teaches courses on health communication, media processing, and communication campaigns at both BA/MA levels. Supervised 1 completed PhD thesis. Labs/Teams Participates in interdisciplinary projects through the Network Institute and CCCC group, focusing on digital media's societal impacts.

Marno Verbeekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empirical Finance
• Mutual Funds
• Hedge Funds
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marno Verbeek is a Professor of Finance at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and currently serves as Head of the Department of Finance. He previously held roles as Dean of Research at RSM and Academic Director of the Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM). He earned his PhD in Economics from Tilburg University in 1991. His research focuses on empirical finance, particularly mutual funds, hedge funds, asset pricing, investment strategies, and performance evaluation. He is renowned for his textbook A Guide to Modern Econometrics (5th ed, 2017) and Panel Methods for Finance (2022). His work has been published in top journals such as Management Science , Review of Finance , and Journal of Financial Economics . He has supervised numerous PhD students, including Xiaohong Huang, Patrick Verwijmeren, and Guillermo Baquero, among others. His contributions extend to editorial roles in academic journals and organizational leadership in conferences like the Conference on Professional Asset Management . Verbeek’s research emphasizes practical applications of econometric methods to financial markets, addressing issues like fund performance measurement, investor behavior, and market efficiency. His work bridges theoretical models with real-world financial decision-making.

Peter Lanjouwمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Development Economics
• Poverty and Inequality Analysis
• Structural Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Lanjouw holds the rank of Full Professor at the School of Business and Economics, Department of Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also affiliated with the Tinbergen Institute and the Amsterdam Centre for World Food Studies. Prior to joining VU in 2015, he spent over two decades at the World Bank's Development Economics Research Group, most recently as Manager of the Poverty and Inequality team. His research focuses on poverty and inequality analysis in developing countries, structural transformation, and longitudinal village studies. He currently serves as Editor of the World Bank Research Observer and holds roles at the LIS Cross National Data Center. Education: PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE) Teaching: Courses include Development Economics, Globalization, Growth, and Sustainability, and International Trade and Development Economics. Ancillary Activities: Editor of the World Bank Research Observer (since 2015) and Directeur at the LIS Cross National Data Center (since 2021). Research Interests: His work addresses poverty measurement, structural economic shifts in developing nations, and rural development through longitudinal studies. He has contributed methodologies for tracking poverty dynamics using synthetic panels and small-area estimation techniques. Projects: He led an NWO-funded project (2018–2022) on food security in Lao PDR and Myanmar, emphasizing synergies between food production and environmental sustainability. His research often intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly poverty reduction and equitable growth. Grants & Recognition: His contributions to poverty analysis have influenced policy frameworks globally. He is a core member of the Global Poverty Commission and a fellow of the Tinbergen Institute. Media & Outreach: He frequently engages in public discourse on development issues, including expert commentary on USAID’s policies and poverty dynamics in Malaysia.

Konrad Turekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ageing labour markets
• Life course inequalities
• Retirement patterns
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Konrad Turek is an Assistant Professor at the Human Resource Studies Department at Tilburg University, the Netherlands, and a guest researcher at the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI-KNAW). His research focuses on changing and ageing labour markets, life course inequalities, lifelong learning, ageing policies, age stereotypes, age management, and retirement patterns. Dr. Turek received his PhD in sociology at Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland in 2015. Prior to his current position, he worked at NIDI and at the University of Amsterdam in the Institutions, Inequalities, and Life courses group (IIL). His methodological expertise spans longitudinal and multilevel analysis, mixture models, structural equation modeling, and Bayesian statistics. His research demonstrates a strong commitment to open science through the Comparative Panel File (CPF) project, which harmonizes major household panel surveys from seven countries. This work enables comparative life course studies across national contexts. His publications reveal a consistent focus on understanding how demographic changes affect labor markets, particularly examining how organizations respond to aging workforces and how policies can promote longer working lives. Dr. Turek has received significant recognition including a Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship for his LEEP project. He has contributed to policy development, including preparation of Poland's national strategy for older worker employment 'Solidarity between Generations 2013-2020'. He actively participates in research networks as an Executive Committee member of the Society for Longitudinal and Lifecourse Studies (SLLS) and board member of the Ageing in Europe RN01 Research Network. Since 2020, he has lectured on multilevel data analysis at the European Doctoral School of Demography.

• Bioinformatics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Comparative Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Berend Snel is a Professor of Bioinformatics at Utrecht University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology. He leads the Evolutionary Genomics and Integrative Bioinformatics group and serves as chair of the executive board of the Utrecht Bioinformatics Center. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to life sciences and bioinformatics research. His research expertise spans across several domains: Evolutionary Biology Bioinformatics Comparative Genomics Eukaryote Evolution Big Data Analysis in Life Sciences Professor Snel's research focuses on the evolutionary genomics of eukaryotes, with particular interest in gene duplication, orthology, paralogy, and kinetochore evolution. His work integrates computational approaches with biological insights to understand fundamental evolutionary processes. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong contributions to research on Eukaryotes (100%), Genomics (84%), Gene Duplication (49%), Arabidopsis (47%), Kinetochore (46%), Orthology (46%), and Paralogy (44%). His recent publication trends show a continued focus on eukaryotic evolution, with particular emphasis on metabolic pathways, chromosome segregation mechanisms, spliceosome evolution, and the genomic consequences of endosymbiosis. His work increasingly integrates phylogenomics with structural and functional analyses to reconstruct evolutionary histories. Scientific recognition includes: NWO-Vici award (2015) Professor Snel has supervised numerous students and researchers, with 13 supervised works documented. His group participates in the Utrecht Exposome Hub and contributes to integrative bioinformatics approaches in life sciences. He serves on editorial boards for BMC Bioinformatics and Biology Direct, and Scientific Reports, and participates in PhD committees and national/international grant panels. His group is actively involved in several major conferences including NBCI, BioSB, and BBC.

• Extracellular Vesicles
• Flow Cytometry
• Immunology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Estefania Lozano Andres is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Biomolecular Health Sciences (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine). She specializes in Extracellular Vesicles and Flow Cytometry , focusing on their applications in biomarker discovery, immunology, and molecular biology. Key Expertise: Flow Cytometry, Extracellular Vesicle Analysis, Molecular Biology Research Themes: Life Sciences Research Focus: Her work investigates the fundamental properties of extracellular vesicles (EVs), including their role in intercellular communication, disease progression, and diagnostic applications. She develops advanced flow cytometry methodologies for EV characterization and contributes to standardization frameworks like MIFlowCyt-EV. Scientific Leadership: She manages Utrecht's Center for Flow Cytometry and FACS (CFC), advancing high-dimensional analysis and panel design. Her awards include multiple international travel grants (2019-2022) and mobility fellowships from Autonomous University of Madrid. Recent Publications: Over 15 articles (2019-2025) address: EV-biomarker relationships in equine osteoarthritis Fluorescence calibration challenges in nanoparticle analysis EV-lipoprotein interactions CRISPR/Cas9-based antiviral discoveries Collaborations: Active in global EV research networks, including the International Society for Extracellular Vesicles. Her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health innovations.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Autonomous Agent Systems
• Natural Language Processing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dirk K.J. Heylen serves as Full Professor at the Digital Society Institute within the University of Twente, holding a dual appointment in the Human Media Interaction department. His academic profile demonstrates extensive engagement in artificial intelligence research with particular focus on human-centered applications. Research interests span Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Agent Systems, Natural Language Processing , and Knowledge Representation , with significant applications in healthcare, well-being, and social robotics. His work bridges technical AI development with societal context considerations, particularly examining human-AI interaction patterns in daily life scenarios. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on conversational agents, virtual human interaction, and predictive health technologies. Notable scientific recognition includes the Best Student Paper award at the 22nd ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (2018). His research activities demonstrate consistent output across conferences, journals, and datasets, with particular growth in healthcare applications since 2020. Professional activities include editorial work for major conferences (ICMI 2020), organization of specialized events (Narrative Matters 2018), and hosting academic visitors. His supervised work encompasses 22 research projects and multiple datasets supporting human-AI interaction studies.

Rosh Ranasingheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Engineering
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Oceanography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rosh Ranasinghe is an academic with extensive contributions to coastal engineering, climate change adaptation, and oceanography. He has held academic roles across Australia, the USA, and the Netherlands, focusing on coastal processes, climate impacts, and risk assessment. His research emphasizes probabilistic modeling, long-term coastal dynamics, and the strategic application of numerical models to address climate change challenges. Education: He earned a Bachelor of Science Engineering (1st Class Honours) from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1993), and a PhD in Coastal Engineering and Oceanography from the University of Western Australia (1998). Research Interests: Key areas include coastal vulnerability assessment, morphodynamic modeling, reduced-complexity models, and the strategic management of coastal systems. His work integrates field data, numerical simulations, and policy-driven analyses to address global challenges like sea-level rise and extreme weather impacts. Advising & Grants: Rosh has supervised/co-supervised 10 post-doctoral fellows, 20+ PhD candidates, and numerous MSc students. He has led capacity development projects in Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Thailand, and São Tomé and Príncipe. His contributions to the IPCC include roles as Coordinating Lead Author, Lead Author of the Summary for Policymakers, and Contributing Author to multiple assessment reports, including AR6 and the SROCC. Labs/Teams: His work aligns with international collaborations, particularly through the IPCC, where he contributes to climate risk analysis and coastal adaptation strategies. Projects focus on global datasets (e.g., GCC, Global Sandy Beach Areas) and probabilistic assessments of shoreline changes.

Gerben J. Westerhofمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mental Health
• Wellbeing
• Depression
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Gerben J. Westerhof is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health & Technology at the University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences. He is a leading figure in psychological research, particularly in mental health, wellbeing, depression, and narrative approaches to therapy. His research interests span a wide range of topics including mental health, psychological wellbeing, life stories, prolonged grief, and the integration of digital tools in clinical practice. He has pioneered work in narrative psychology, focusing on how personal stories contribute to identity, resilience, and recovery. His work often combines clinical insights with technological innovation, especially in using experience sampling and wearable data for real-time mental health assessment. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research, integrating clinical psychology with digital health technologies and narrative methods. His work addresses critical areas such as grief after collective trauma (e.g., MH17 disaster), revenge ideation in forensic contexts, and digital storytelling for older adults. These studies reflect a commitment to both theoretical depth and practical application in mental health care. Journal of Eating Disorders Paper of the Year award (2018) Online Favoriet Nationale Zorginnovatieprijs (2014) Prijs IBR-postermarkt (2011) Gerben J. Westerhof has supervised multiple students and research projects, evidenced by 12 supervised works and active involvement in research grants and collaborative initiatives. He plays a key role in the International Center for Life Story Innovations and Practice as Chair, and is a member of the Netherlands eScience Center, reflecting his engagement with both narrative innovation and digital research infrastructure. His work is highly collaborative, involving national and international networks across psychology, health technology, and mental health innovation. He leads and contributes to datasets such as 'Navigating Stories in Times of Transition' and is actively involved in organizing academic events like Narrative Matters 2018. His leadership in research teams underscores his role as a central figure in advancing narrative and positive mental health approaches in contemporary psychology.

J.P. (Paul) Elhorstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Econometrics
• Regional Economics
• Panel Data Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. J.P. (Paul) Elhorst is a Professor of Spatial Econometrics at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. His expertise spans spatial econometrics, regional economics, and panel data modeling. He holds editorial roles at journals like Spatial Economic Analysis and has organized major conferences, including the 2024 Spatial Econometric World Conference. Elhorst earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Amsterdam and has authored influential works such as Spatial Econometrics: From Cross-sectional Data to Spatial Panels . His research addresses spillover effects, spatial weight matrices, and regional unemployment dynamics. He has supervised 10 PhD theses and taught courses globally, including in Sweden, Germany, and China. Elhorst's awards include the 2023 Jean Paelinck Award and the 2007 Martin Beckmann Prize. He has advised national science foundations and served as educational coordinator for Economics programs at Groningen (2000–2020). His current roles include Editor-in-Chief of Spatial Economic Analysis (2015–2023) and fellowships with the Spatial Econometrics Association and Regional Studies Association.

Tatiana Filatovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Economics
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Economics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Tatiana Filatova is a Professor of Computational Economics at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). She leads the Dutch 4TU Research Program on Resilience and serves as Academic Lead for the Climate Change Governance Theme in TU Delft's Climate Action Programme. Previously, she worked as a water economist at Deltares (2009-2015) and remains a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (SWR/KNAW). MSc in Information Systems in Economics (2003, Cum Laude) PhD in Computational Social Science & Environmental Economics (2009, Cum Laude) Research Focus : Exploring feedbacks between policies and individual decisions in climate-resilient development, with emphasis on regime shifts in complex socio-technical-environmental systems. Her work integrates spatial agent-based models, panel data on pro-environmental behavior, and institutional co-evolution, supported by grants like the ERC Consolidator Grant (2025) and VIDI project on social tipping points. Recent Publications highlight trends in climate adaptation across agriculture, coastal regions, and European sectors, with keywords spanning Climate Change , Economics , and Risk Assessment . She co-developed datasets on household adaptation and contributes to SDGs through climate policy research. Scientific Awards : Biennial Medal (2023) EAERE Award (2018) Early Career Excellence Award (2014) ERC Consolidator Grant (2025) Collaborations include roles as host for Anthony Ozanne (2025), editorial board membership at Behavioural Research UK (2024), and participation in the Beijer Institute (2023). Her work gains global attention through media coverage and social media.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Wind Engineering
• Building Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alessio Ricci is a University Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the College of Built Environment and the Built Environment department. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind engineering, and building physics, with emphasis on pollutant dispersion modeling, aerodynamic force analysis, and environmental safety in urban and industrial contexts. Key areas of expertise include: CFD simulations of wind effects on buildings and vehicles Asbestos abatement containment strategies Pollutant dispersion in urban environments Wind energy applications and solar panel aerodynamics Notable projects include: ERIES: Engineering Research Infrastructures for European Synergies (2022-2026) MOOI20FO87U: Reliable Accelerated Powergeneration for Industrial Deployment (2020-2024) Safe indoor sports events during pandemics (2020-2022) Ricci has contributed to over 44 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work focusing on downburst wind characterization, solar panel optimization, and CFD validation methodologies. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Architectural Engineering and Building and Environment . His research integrates experimental data with advanced numerical modeling, addressing challenges in urban climate, port infrastructure wind forces, and ventilation system design for hazardous material containment.

Maarten Lindeboomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Microeconomics
• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maarten Lindeboom is a Full Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). He holds a PhD from Leiden University and is an Economics Research Fellow at Tinbergen Institute. As editor of the Journal of Health Economics , he contributes to academic discourse. His visiting roles include the Netherlands Visiting Professorship at the University of Michigan and the Benjamin Meaker Chair at the University of Bristol. Education: PhD in Economics (Leiden University) His research focuses on applied microeconomics in health, labor markets, and ageing. Key interests include healthcare policy, labor market dynamics, and the economic impacts of ageing populations. He teaches courses such as Microeconomics, Health Economics, and Applied Micro Econometrics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Recent work examines disability insurance policies, famine effects on health, and retirement behaviors. His research combines econometric rigor with real-world policy implications. Grants: €500,000 Netspar grant (2009) for pensions/ageing research Awards: Recognized as a top global Health Economist (2012) He advises organizations like Health Econometrics and Data Group (HEDG), Monash University’s Centre for Health Economics, and the Royal Holland Society of Sciences. Active in policy circles, he contributes to the Socio-Economic Council of the Netherlands and advises on public welfare systems.

Wilfried van Sarkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solar Energy
• Smart Grids
• Photovoltaics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Wilfried van Sark is a Professor of Solar Energy Integration at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University. He specializes in photovoltaics, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. With over 35 years of experience, his research focuses on solar energy integration, including building-integrated photovoltaics, offshore floating PV systems, and smart grid technologies. Education: M.Sc. in Experimental Physics (1985), Utrecht University Ph.D. in III-V Solar Cell Development (Nijmegen University) Research Interests: Photovoltaic module performance and life cycle analysis Solar forecasting and energy yield optimization Offshore and floating solar systems Smart grid integration and electric mobility Publications & Roles: Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and four co-edited books Associate Editor of Solar Energy and Frontiers in Energy Research Member of IEEE, ISES, and organizing committees for global PV conferences Key Contributions: Pioneered research on offshore floating PV systems Developed spectral shifting processes for next-gen photovoltaics Advocated for data-driven solar energy policy and grid management