Dr. Remco Heesen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Remco Heesen is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His research analyzes social structure science, utilizing a combination of philosophical analysis and formal methods. He focuses on the 'credit economy' in science, exploring the epistemic consequences of how scientists build their reputation based on their original and significant work. Heesen also examines the challenges surrounding the peer review system in journals and the epistemic issues related to evidence-based policymaking. He earned his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2016 and is an alumnus of LSE, having completed his MSc in 2010. Prior to joining LSE, he held positions at the University of Western Australia, the University of Groningen, and the University of Cambridge. His work primarily intersects philosophy, economics, and science communication, with expertise in rational choice theory, formal epistemology, social epistemology, and game theory.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, ENG, GB

Teaching and research in social structure science and philosophy.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Western Australia •

Engagement in research related to philosophy and science.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Groningen •

Research in the field of epistemology and science.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

University of Cambridge •

Contributed to interdisciplinary research projects.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.