Centre for Financial Innovation
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Frank Jan de Graaf
Professor Corporate Governance & Leadership
Frank Jan de Graaf is fascinated by real-world decision making. How do individuals navigate the seas of information and how do their mental models influence their decisions?

Hannah Berkers
Researcher

Daniel van den Buuse
Associate Professor in Corporate Sustainability

Gul Ceran
Researcher

Gert de Jong
Senior Lecturer/Researcher

Micha Keijer
Researcher and senior lecturer
Micha Keijer conducts research in the fields of sustainable finance and behavioural aspects of finance, with a particular focus on the social dimensions of financial decision-making. His research interests include themes such as social inequality, inclusivity, behavioural finance, and the ways in which financial systems can contribute to a more sustainable and equitable economy. In his work, he combines insights from financial science with broader societal and ethical perspectives on the role of finance within society. In addition to his research activities, Micha is actively involved in strengthening the connection between higher education, academic research, and professional practice. He annually organizes a variety of academic and industry-oriented events in the areas of sustainable finance, FinTech, and innovation within the financial sector. These initiatives bring together students, researchers, and professionals from the field, fostering knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and dialogue between academia and industry.

Pauline Koeleman
Researcher/Lecturer

Kees van Montfort
Senior lecturer/researcher
As Senior Lecturer in Data Science and AI at the University of Applied Sciences, Kees conducts research into the optimal use and implementation of AI in the field of Finance & Accounting. Kees works on AI at the Centre for Financial Innovation and is therefore affiliated with the Centre of Expertise Applied AI.

Jalal Mrabti
Researcher / lecturer

Kirsten Rauwerda
Researcher / Lecturer

José Ruiz del Portal Tranche
Lecturer / Researcher

Marion Smit
Lecturer/Researcher
Within the research group, I study the tension between the individual, the position, and policy within the independent audit function at housing associations. How can you remain independent as a governance professional employed by an organisation?

Jan Zonneveld
Lecturer / Researcher

Raymond Zwaal
Lecturer / Researcher
