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Hans Heesterbeek is a full professor of Theoretical Epidemiology at Utrecht University. His broad research interests lie at the intersection of biology, medicine, and mathematics, specifically focusing on the dynamics of infectious diseases. Heesterbeek emphasizes the development and application of mathematical tools to generate relevant biological and public health insights. He is particularly noted for his work on the reproduction number of infectious diseases, a concept he explored in his PhD thesis in 1992. His research also involves the study of the interaction between wildlife ecology and human disease epidemiology. He has contributed significantly to the field with methods that are employed worldwide, particularly in epidemiological modeling. In addition to his scientific contributions, he actively engages in the history of science and is currently working on a book that examines the history of epidemics. Heesterbeek also chairs the Committee for Research Integrity at Utrecht University and the University Medical Center Utrecht.
Department of Psychology