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Friso van Houdt is the Academic Director of the Erasmus Honours Programme and a Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy and Critical Theory at Erasmus University College Rotterdam. With a background in criminology and sociology, he is dedicated to crafting educational policies and overseeing the interdisciplinary Honours Programme focused on addressing significant societal challenges such as sustainability. Friso teaches various courses, including 'Critical Theory' and 'The Genealogy of Neoliberalism', while also coordinating the Humanities Major in Political Philosophy and Critical Theory. His research focuses on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence and surveillance practices through his involvement in the NWA/NWO-funded Elsa Lab AIMAPS. As a recognition of his dedication to teaching excellence, he has been awarded Teacher of the Year multiple times.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.