Dr. Omar Solinger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Omar Solinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Organization at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD from Maastricht University, attained in 2010. His research expertise lies in Organizational Behavior, focusing on areas such as Leadership, Followership, Organizational Change, and Commitment. Dr. Solinger has investigated how organizational behavior changes over time, especially in large organizations, emphasizing the roles of leaders and their followers during change initiatives. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Academy of Management Review and Organizational Research Methods. He serves as an Action Editor for the Journal of Organizational Behavior and as a reviewer for several prestigious journals. Additionally, he is passionate about interdisciplinary research, particularly in the intersection of spirituality and moral leadership. He has designed and taught various courses in Leadership and Change Management across several renowned institutions. Dr. Solinger was awarded the VENI grant from the Innovational Incentive Scheme for his contributions to the field, and he remains active in promoting academic collaborations and engaging with practical leadership issues through various platforms.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Conducts research and teaches courses in Organizational Behavior.

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Various Institutions • International

Taught courses in Leadership and Change Management at various universities including Trinity College, ESCP Business School, and Ben Gurion University.

Awards

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VENI Grant

2014-01-01
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Runner-up Prize Paper

2017-08-05

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.