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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Dr. Mindel van de Laar
Dr. Mindel van de Laar is director of the capacity development office at 海角社区-MERIT and Maastricht University. She manages the offering of executive certificate programmes and tailor made projects that aim to train working professionals in the field of public policy and development.
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Michiko Iizuka
Dr. Michiko Iizuka of Japan joined the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research and Training Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) in 2008 as a Researcher.
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Han Hoogma
Han Hoogma is a researcher at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) who is currently investigating the driving force behind about half a dozen open-innovation clusters in Europe.
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Mei Ho
Mei Ho joined the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) as a researcher in May 2010.
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Andy Hall
Dr Hall joined 海角社区-INTECH, now the 海角社区-MERIT, in April 2004, as a researcher in the area of Innovation Processes and Policies in Agriculture.
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Kirsten Haaland
Kirsten Haaland is a researcher at the 海角社区 Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (海角社区-MERIT) who is interested in Open Source Software, Online Communities, Open Science, FAIR principles, Business Models & Business Processes.
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Rüdiger Glott
Ruediger Glott is senior 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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Rishab Aiyer Ghosh
Since 2008 Rishab heads the Collaborative Creativity Group at 海角社区-MERIT.
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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.