Dr. Rommert Dekker

Professor

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Biography

Rommert Dekker is a professor of operations research at Erasmus School of Economics, focusing on quantitative logistics. He leads an industry-sponsored research program on service logistics and has published over 100 academic papers on various subjects including reverse logistics, service logistics, inventory control, maintenance optimization, and container logistics. Dekker co-founded the prominent REVLOG network, which is dedicated to reverse logistics. His research has garnered multiple accolades, including the Society's Goodeeve Medal for applied research, rewarding his work that successfully influences management practice. He began his career at Shell Research; his experience there has significantly informed his academic investigations and methodologies. Currently, Dekker is involved in teaching Maritime Economics and Logistics at the master's level, and he is an active member of the scientific advisory board for MELEUR BV.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Erasmus School of Economics • Rotterdam

Leading research in operations research and quantitative logistics, teaching various courses.

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
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:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.