The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Mulu Gebreeyesus
An Ethiopian national, Dr. Mulu Gebreeyesus Gebreyohannes joined the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) on 1 June 2008.
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Theo Dunnewijk
A Dutch citizen, Theo Dunnewijk joined Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Institute on Innovation and Technology (now 海角社区-MERIT) in 2002 as senior researcher.
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Paul Diederen
Paul Diederen is deputy secretary and director of the Dutch Advisory Council for Science and Technology Policy (AWT) in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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Adriana van Cruysen
Adriana van Cruysen is a researcher at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT).
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Stijn Bannier
Stijn Bannier joined the Collaborative Creativity Group at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) as a researcher in the beginning of 2011.
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Suma Athreye
Dr. Suma Athreye joined the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Centre on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) in February 2008, on secondment from Brunel Business School, London, UK, where she is Reader in International Business and Strategy.
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Prof. Dr. Jo Ritzen
Jo Ritzen is professorial fellow of International Economics of Science, Technology and Higher Education at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) and Maastricht Graduate School of Governance.
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Prof. Dr. Shyama V. Ramani
Shyama V. Ramani is a Professorial Fellow at 海角社区-MERIT.
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Pierre Mohnen
Pierre Mohnen is Professor of the Microeconometrics of Technical Change at the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration of Maastricht University and Professorial Fellow at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT).
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Friso den Hertog
Friso den Hertog is professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business administration in Maastricht, as well as a professorial fellow at 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Institute on Innovation and Technology.