Professor Dr. Roger Leenders

Biography

Specializing in social networks and social network analysis, Roger's research delves into how human interactions drive creativity and problem-solving in teams and organizations. He has dedicated decades to exploring the organizational dynamics of new product development. His research interest includes studying the intricacies of social influence processes within social networks and the broader impact of social networks on group behaviors and outcomes. Methodologically, Roger focuses on statistical modeling of social networks, particularly in terms of temporal evolution, employing both frequentist and Bayesian approaches. His main interest lies in relational event networks, which examine real-time interaction changes. Additionally, he explores agent-based modeling of network dynamics.

Research Interests