Dr. Iman Van Lelyveld

Professor

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Biography

Iman van Lelyveld is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Finance Department and currently heading De Nederlandsche Bank's Data Science Hub. His research focuses on the use of new data sources in financial markets and the development of data-driven policies. He has played a crucial role in regulatory policy issues pertaining to interest rate risk, deposit guarantee pricing, and CVA charges under the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision Research Task Force. Iman chaired international groups on liquidity stress testing and has published extensively on topics including interbank networks and internal capital markets. He holds a PhD from Radboud University with a dissertation on 'Inflation, Institutions, Preferences' and has taught various finance courses. His teaching includes a Finance Master Core Course in Machine Learning for Finance. Iman has a diverse work experience, having previously worked at Deutsche Bank, the Bank of England, and the Bank for International Settlements, and has held positions at the Radboud University. He is also involved in ancillary activities at the European University Institute and is committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work.

Research Interests

Experience

Staff Functionary

2015-01-01 — Present

De Nederlandsche Bank • Amsterdam

Leading the Data Science Hub and engaging in regulatory policy issues.

Advisor

2023-04-01 — Present

European University Institute • Florence

Providing expert advice on academic and research initiatives.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.