Scientist, officer, veteran, diplomat and manager with an interest in what makes people tick. Driven to help students excel in their thesis research. To this end, he will use his experience at the intersection of higher education, research, business, diplomacy and defence. PhD from the Open University and specialized in systematic literature review, meta-analysis, structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), design-oriented research, HRM and Supply Chain Management. Holds the Basic Teaching Qualification (UTQ) of the Netherlands Defence Academy and the Senior Teaching Qualification (SKO) of the VU University. Certified Professional in Vocational Personal Development. CRKBO registered teacher. Ambassador of the Year (2019-2021) for the Open University.