Dr. Rob Dekkers

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rob Dekkers is a Reader in Industrial Management at the University of Glasgow, specializing in Operations Management and Technology Management. He holds an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology and a PhD obtained in 2004. He has significant academic experience, having worked at various institutions including the University of the West of Scotland, where he served as a Senior Lecturer, and Heilbronn Business School as a visiting scholar. His professional background features roles as a Senior Project Manager at AKZO Pharma and a Production Manager at Philips Consumer Electronics. His research interests encompass Operations Management, Innovation, and Industrial Engineering. Rob has secured various grants for research projects focusing on industrial capabilities and strategic management. These include funding from the Carnegie Trust and Royal Society of Edinburgh. He has been active in supervising doctoral students, focusing on areas such as Strategic Decision-Making and Innovation Management. Additionally, Rob serves on the Board of International Foundation Production Research and has been involved in various editorial and reviewer capacities for academic journals, contributing to the broader understanding of manufacturing and operational processes in academic and practical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Engaged in teaching and research in Industrial Management.

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of the West of Scotland • Paisley, UK

Involved in teaching and curriculum development.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

Heilbronn Business School • Heilbronn, Germany

Contributed to academic research in management.