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Professors & Lecturers
Faculty that deepen insights and broaden perspectives
Our faculty are leading thinkers and doers. Academically grounded and deeply connected to practice. They challenge you, spark your thinking, and help you translate insight into action. Not distant experts, but engaged guides who stand alongside you in your learning journey.
More than knowledge: learning that resonates and sticks
At TIAS, learning is never about traditional lectures. What makes our faculty unique is their ability to make complex insights accessible and directly relevant to your work. They create a learning environment that encourages curiosity, fosters dialogue and helps you deepen your own vision.
That is the moment when theory comes to life and your perspective expands for good.
You learn from people who:
connect science, policy and practice through executive education, coaching and collaboration with organisations;
publish in leading academic journals and translate their insights into real decisions in boardrooms and policy arenas;
design strategies, governance frameworks and regulations for companies and public institutions focused on sustainable value creation;
lead transitions and complex change agendas across chains and ecosystems, from strategy to implementation, with measurable results.
Accessible and personal
Our faculty are approachable, engaged and genuinely curious about your challenges. They think with you, offer personal feedback and encourage you to look beyond your own frame of reference. Working in small groups creates space for real interaction and individual guidance.
Many of our alumni mention the personal connection with faculty as one of the most defining parts of their learning experience.
Meet the people who help you move forward
Our faculty brings together internationally recognised professors and seasoned guest lecturers from practice. Together, they turn academic depth into real-world impact. Explore our faculty overview to see who will guide you on your learning journey.
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Prof. Dr. Woody van Olffen
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Prof. dr. Toni Sfirtsis
Associate Professor
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Dr. Roemer Visser
Associate Professor
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Dr. Eric Dooms
Associate Professor
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Dr. Eelco van Hout
Associate Professor
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Prof. dr. Peter van der Voort
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Dr. Hans van Dijk
Full Professor
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Prof. dr. Ron Meyer
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Prof. dr. ing. Tim de Leeuw
Full Professor
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Prof. dr. Sietske Waslander
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Prof.dr. Nardo van der Meer MBA
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Drs. Menno Maas
Adjunct Professor
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Ir. Margot Schumacher MBA
Adjunct Professor
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Prof. Dr. Mijntje Lückerath
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The AI agent that knows your production best
Author: Jeroen De Flander
On AI, maintenance, and the art of thinking machines In a Siemens factory, a digital agent predicts a failure before anything goes wrong. Using vibration data, temperature shifts, and historical patterns, a part is replaced before it breaks. No downtime, no panic, no loss. Welcome to the world of agentic AI: systems that don’t just measure, but think, learn, and suggest decisions. Siemens’ maintenance agents analyze millions of data points in real time and recommend actions that go beyond reactive fixes. The result? A 25–30% reduction in unplanned downtime, lower costs, and less pressure on technicians and planners. But the real story is not just technical, it’s a mindset shift. AI doesn’t just make production more efficient, it makes it smarter. Human and machine are no longer opposites, but partners. Do you, as a leader, want to understand how AI systems like these can strengthen your strategy? Discover the Masterclass AI & Strategy for Executives with https://www.tias.edu/en/about-tias/profile/jeroen-de-flander at TIAS. In just three days, you’ll learn how AI becomes a lever for better analysis, faster decision-making, and more effective execution, without technical prerequisites, but with maximum impact.
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Hans van Dijk appointed as Professor Leading Inclusion
Tilburg University Appoints Dr. Hans van Dijk as Professor of Leading Inclusion at TIAS School for Business and Society Effective September 1, 2025, Tilburg University has appointed Dr. Hans van Dijk as Professor of Leading Inclusion at TIAS School for Business and Society. At TIAS, Van Dijk teaches and conducts research on the conditions that foster inclusive organizations and the causes of growing resistance to inclusion.
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