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Laura Spierdijk is a Full Professor of Financial Engineering and Management at the University of Twente, focusing on applied econometrics and finance. With over 20 years of experience, she has designed and taught Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in risk theory, actuarial finance, financial econometrics, and applied statistics. Laura has been involved in supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses as well as PhD students who have successfully defended their dissertations. Her research emphasizes the use of econometric statistical methods to address research questions effectively, particularly in the domains of risk and investments related to banks and large financial institutions. Laura's expertise spans economics, econometrics, finance, and investment theory. She has also been engaged in executive education in financial risk management and has worked on various research projects, receiving grants from organizations such as Netspar and NWO VIDI.
University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands
Currently teaching and conducting research in financial engineering and management.
University of Groningen •
Taught courses and supervised research in the field of economics and business.
University of Twente •
Worked in the Financial Engineering Lab.
Pension Insurance Supervisory Authority / Dutch Central Bank •
Conducted research related to financial supervision.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.