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Since joining Erasmus School of Economics in 2010 as a PhD candidate, Niels Rietveld has made significant strides in economic and interdisciplinary research, publishing extensively in top-tier journals, including Science, Nature, and The Review of Economic Studies. His pioneering work bridges economics and genetics, with a focus on understanding how genes, environments, and policies interact in shaping socio-economic inequalities. His scholarly excellence has earned him prestigious grants, including a NWO Veni Grant (2015), an ERC Starting Grant (2020), a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action – Doctoral Network consortium grant in the Horizon Europe programme (2022) and a NWO Vidi Grant (2024).

In addition to his research, Niels Rietveld has demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching. He developed and taught the innovative Economics & Genetics bachelor course, which attracts a large number of students annually. His dedication to student mentoring is evident in his successful supervision of PhD candidates, with graduates securing esteemed academic placements.

Niels Rietveld plays a key role in shaping doctoral education at Erasmus School of Economics, serving as Director of Doctoral ´óÏó´«Ã½ since 2023. His leadership and collegial approach have been praised by colleagues, highlighting his contributions to the broader academic environment at the Erasmus School of Economics.

Patrick Groenen, Dean of Erasmus School of Economics, extends his congratulations to Niels Rietveld on this well-deserved promotion: ‘This appointment strengthens the school’s mission to foster world-class research and education in economics. It is a well-earned recognition of Niels’ remarkable contributions, pioneering work and meaningful impact at the intersection of economics and genetics.’