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Tom Postmes is a Full Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Groningen, specializing in human behavior in virtual groups, communities, crowds, and organizations, as well as everyday team dynamics. His research addresses how individual actions and thoughts are coordinated through social interactions within groups and larger communities. A major focus of his work is exploring personal social identity and the relationship between individuals and groups. Postmes' experience includes being a professor at the University of Exeter and returning to the Netherlands in 2007 to take his current chair at Groningen. He has received numerous awards from prestigious organizations such as the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dutch National Science Foundation, and the National Science Foundation of the USA. His recent collaborations include research projects initiated by ministries that address societal discontent and unrest in the Netherlands, particularly studying the societal impacts caused by earthquakes. He serves as the Scientific Director of the Knowledge Platform Earthquake Impacts Groningen, which aims to integrate research and knowledge to promote practical applications in society.
University of Groningen • Groningen
Leading research and teaching in Social Psychology.
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