Dr. Tom Damen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tom Damen is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University specializing in research that focuses on responsibility judgments and the feeling of agency in various contexts. His work investigates how agency and responsibility emerge and influence cognition and behavior. With a commitment to enhancing ethical behavior and motivation within organizations, Damen aims to craft contexts that evoke responsibility and promote learning. He has considerable teaching experience, having supervised over 125 theses at both bachelor and master levels. He has also developed and taught a course on Power and Leadership, which has received evaluation as part of Utrecht’s comprehensive Psychology program. He is dedicated to innovative learning experiences tailored for 21st-century students, including the pioneering use of podcasting in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands

Teaching and researching in the field of psychology, focusing on agency and responsibility.

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology