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Bruno Verschuere appointed professor of Forensic Psychology
10 February 2025Bruno Verschuere has been appointed as Professor of Forensic Psychology: Verschuere aims to improve decision-making in the legal context through scientific insights.Maartje van Gelder appointed professor of Early Modern Urban History
15 January 2025Maartje van Gelder has been appointed professor of Early Modern Urban History at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. She will focus on the history of cities in the early modern period and, in particular, the role that social relationships and conflicts played therein.Stricter supervision on the way: ‘Lawyers are under a magnifying glass’
14 January 2025'It's not a chair that you think about holding', says Jan Broekhuizen about his position as professor by special appointment of legal profession. He wants to contribute to the regulation of lawyers and law firms.Hinke Piersma appointed professor by special appointment of History of the Second World War
13 December 2024Hinke Piersma has been appointed professor by special appointment of History of the Second World War and its social, political and psychological impacts, at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. The new chair has been established in collaboration with the NIOD Institute for Wa...Eirini Karyotaki appointed professor of Psychopathology and Precision Interventions
6 December 2024Dr. Eirini Karyotaki has been appointed as professor of Psychopathology, advancing personalized psychotherapy for mental disorders with precision interventions and innovative education.Ulrike Klinger appointed Professor of Political Communication and Journalism
18 November 2024Ulrike Klinger appointed Professor of Political Communication and Journalism at UvA, focusing on digital platforms, AI, and their impact on democracy. Starting February 2025.Why democracy is under attack and how a commitment to shared prosperity could save it
25 October 2024A grossly unequal distribution of wealth threatens democracy, warns Marija Bartl in her inaugural speech. But the professor of Transnational Private Law sees a solution in what she calls a shift to “shared prosperity”. ‘People need to trust that the foundations of their future are in good hands.’Jasper van Wezel appointed professor in Condensed Matter Theory
23 October 2024As of 1 July 2024, Dr Jasper van Wezel has been appointed professor in Condensed Matter Theory at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam.Law needs a shared view: rivers just don't stop at national borders
23 October 2024When a state discharges waste into a flowing river, it also creates an ecological problem in surrounding countries. ‘A shared view of the world pays off,’ says professor Catherine Brölmann.Hong Zhang appointed professor of Bionanophotonics
14 October 2024Dr Hong Zhang has been appointed professor of Bionanophotonics at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science. His research focuses on the design and development of (bio-) functional light-responsive nanomaterials, and on the photophysics and photochemistry of spatially confined systems. In ...Henk van der Kolk appointed professor by special appointment of Electoral Politics
24 September 2024Henk van der Kolk's research at UvA focuses on the technical aspects of electoral systems, regionalisation, and local politics' impact on democracy. He also fosters collaboration in education.Why one can have power on paper, but not in reality
11 September 2024Lawyers are usually meticulous about texts; everything has to be on point. However, relying on the text of the Constitution alone does not always give a correct picture of the balance of power, according to Thomas Beukers. 'For example, the Dutch King has the power to sign laws, but in reality, t...‘In a digitalising society, human communication is crucial’
6 September 2024Lotte Willemsen has been appointed professor by special appointment of Strategic Communication. She studies how organizations can retain humanity in an increasingly digitalized world.Chris Slootweg appointed professor of Circular Chemistry
3 September 2024Dr Chris Slootweg has been appointed professor of Circular Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science. In his research and teaching he will focus on new concepts and processes that will help rendering chemistry sustainable and circular. Adding to his research, Slootweg maintain...‘It’s important that children broaden their horizons'
2 September 2024Catherine van Beuningen has been appointed as professor by special appointment of Global Citizenship and Bilingual Education. How do we turn future generations into critical, engaged global citizens?Bas Kolen appointed professor of Enterprise Risk Management
27 August 2024The Executive Board of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has appointed Dr 'ingenieur' (ir.) Bas Kolen as Professor by special appointment of Enterprise Risk Management, starting 1 September 2024.Francio Guadeloupe named professor by special appointment of Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations
11 June 2024Dr. Francio Guadeloupe has been appointed as Professor of Public Anthropology of Kingdom Relations at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on equality within the Kingdom, in collaboration with KNAW and KITLV.‘The state promises a secure existence but is also a frightening power that can crush you.’
4 June 2024The government offers security, but it can also come to dictate your life. Anouk de Koning, Professor of Anthropology of Power, Politics and the State as of June 1, researches this complex role of the state.Wim Bernasco named professor by special appointment of Urban Geography of Crime and Security
22 May 2024Wim Bernasco appointed as Professor of Urban Geography of Crime and Security, bridging urban geography and criminology for safer cities.Sahar El Aidy appointed professor of Microbiome Engineering
25 April 2024Dr. Sahar El Aidy has been appointed professor of Microbiome Engineering at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The appointment came into effect on 1 April 2024.Laura Cull Ó Maoilearca, professor by special appointment in Performance Philosophy
24 April 2024Laura Cull Ó Maoilearca has been appointed professor by special appointment in Performance Philosophy at the Faculty of Humanities. The chair, which was established in collaboration with the Academy of Theatre and Dance of the Amsterdam University of the Arts, is located at the intersection of pe...'We want to help frontline urban planning professionals solve complex puzzles'
24 April 2024Dr. Stan Majoor has been appointed as Professor by special appointment of Local Planning Professionals. The special chair is a collaboration between the UvA and the HvA.Klaas Schwartz named professor by special appointment of Water Services Governance
24 April 2024Discover innovative solutions for global water challenges with Professor Klaas Schwartz, leading research in Water Services Governance at University of Amsterdam.Stacey Jeffery appointed professor by special appointment of Quantum Information
27 March 2024Stacey Jeffery has been appointed professor by special appointment of Quantum Information at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).Aalt-Jan van Dijk appointed professor of Data Analysis in the Life Sciences
12 March 2024Dr. Aalt-Jan van Dijk has been appointed professor in the field of Data Analysis in the Life Sciences, at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The appointment came into effect on 1 March 2024.‘Virtual Reality and apps can make a big difference for children who require mental health care’
27 February 2024Dr Jeroen Legerstee will be appointed professor by special appointment of innovative treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disordersAlyt Damstra appointed Professor of Knowledge and Strategic Policy Advice
14 February 2024Explore the intersection of knowledge and policy with Professor Alyt Damstra at UvA. Investigating politicization of science in today's complex landscape.Hanneke Grootenboer appointed professor of Early Modern Art and Visual Culture
7 February 2024Hanneke Grootenboer has been appointed Professor of Early Modern Art and Visual Culture at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. Her field of expertise is Dutch visual culture of the seventeenth century, at the interface of visual art, material culture, philosophy and literature.Paola Grosso appointed professor of Multiscale Networks
5 February 2024Dr. Paola Grosso is appointed professor of Multiscale networks, with special attention to Internet developments, at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The appointment came into effect on 1 December 2023.Peter van Dam appointed professor of Dutch history
30 January 2024Peter van Dam has been appointed Professor of Dutch history at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. With this chair group, he wants to work on a new story about the Netherlands, in which globalisation, (de)colonisation and environment history will, of course, play a major rol...Linda Verhoef appointed Professor by Special Appointment of Microbial Food Safety
29 January 2024Dr. Linda Verhoef has been appointed Professor by special appointment of Microbial Food Safety, in particular the Epidemiological Determination of Microbiological Risks in Food Chains, at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science. The chair was established by the Dutch Food and Consumer Pr...Bram Sizoo appointed professor by special appointment in Clinical Psychology of Radicalization
21 December 2023Bram Sizoo has been appointed as professor by special appointment in Clinical Psychology of Radicalization at the UvA.Erik Winands appointed professor by special appointment in Quantitative Risk Management
16 November 2023Erik Winands (1980) has been appointed professor by special appointment in Quantitative Risk Management at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science as of October 1st 2023. The chair was established on behalf of Stichting Bèta Plus. Winands combines his professorship with his function as H...Rolando Vázquez Melken appointed Professor of Post/Decolonial Theories and Literatures, with a focus on the Global South
14 November 2023Rolando Vázquez Melken has been appointed Professor of Post/Decolonial Theories and Literatures, with a focus on the Global South, at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam. He will focus on the many ways in which the colonial past continues to impact the present, drawing on ins...Frank Cornelissen appointed professor of Innovation in Education
14 November 2023Dr Frank Cornelissen has been appointed professor of Innovation in Education at the UvA. The chair is supported by Stichting CAOP.Jean Wagemans appointed Professor of Cognition, Communication and Argumentation
1 November 2023Jean Wagemans has been appointed Professor of Cognition, Communication and Argumentation at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His research will focus on the cognitive aspects of persuasive communication and argumentation, with a specific emphasis on innovative resear...Aart Heijboer appointed professor by special appointment in Experimental Neutrino Astroparticle Physics
23 October 2023Aart Heijboer has been appointed as professor by special appointment in Experimental Neutrino Astroparticle Physics at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam. The chair was established on behalf of the Association for advancement of Natural Science, Medicine and Surgery.Chiara De Cesari appointed Professor of Heritage, Memory and Cultural Studies
10 October 2023Chiara De Cesari has been appointed Professor of Heritage, Memory and Cultural Studies at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). In her research, she focuses on the ongoing transformation of cultural institutions – museums in particular – and how these are shaped by postc...Ashley Mears appointed Professor of Sociology, in particular Chair of Cultural Sociology and New Media
6 October 2023‘UvA is one of the best places in the world in my view for research on cultural sociology in the digital age.’Elise de Bree appointed Professor of Child and Youth Care for Learning Disorders
3 October 2023‘This chair addresses a range of subjects, with the aim to contribute to both theoretical knowledge and the practice of educational support.’Evgeny Verbitskiy appointed professor Stochastic Dynamical Systems
2 October 2023Prof. dr. Evgeny Verbitskiy has been appointed professor Stochastic Dynamical Systems, at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA).Rachel Spronk appointed professor of Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender
20 September 2023‘The beauty of this topic is that we are all experts by experience, so it's very personal. At the same time, gender and sexuality are political issues.'Arian van Asten, full professor of Forensic Analytical Chemistry and On-Scene Chemical Analysis
15 September 2023Prof. A.C. van Asten (1968) has been appointed full professor of Forensic Analytical Chemistry and On-Scene Chemical Analysis at the University of Amsterdam’s (UvA) Faculty of Science.Annebel de Hoogh appointed as Professor of Responsible Leadership at ABS
6 September 2023The Executive Board (CvB) has appointed Annebel de Hoogh as Professor of Responsible Leadership at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) as of 1 July 2023. De Hoogh will continue her work within the Leadership & Management section.Aleksandar Andonov appointed professor of Financial Institutions & Portfolio Management
30 August 2023The Executive Board has appointed Aleksandar Andonov as Professor of Financial Institutions & Portfolio Management at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) as of 1 July 2023. Andonov will continue his work at the Finance section.Barnita Bagchi, Professor of World Literatures: English
28 August 2023Barnita Bagchi has been appointed Professor of World Literatures: English at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). She will focus on the critical study of English texts, linking non-European cultural contexts with those of Europe.Corine Boon appointed as professor of HRM & People Analytics at the ABS
23 August 2023The Executive Board (CvB) has appointed Corine Boon as professor of HRM & People Analytics at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) as of 1 July 2023. She will continue her work at the Leadership & Management section and as director of the Amsterdam People Analytics Center (APAC).Esther Alarcón Lladó named professor of special appointment in Nano-electrochemistry and Renewable Energy Materials
10 August 2023Dr Esther Alarcón Lladó (1982) has been named professor by special appointment in Nano-electrochemistry and Renewable Energy Materials at the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam (UvA). The chair was established on behalf of the Foundation for the Advancement of Atomic and Molecular ...Eelke Heemskerk appointed Professor of Political Networks
6 July 2023Eelke Heemskerk has been appointed Professor of Political Networks at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
