The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Dr. Lutz Krebs
Lutz F. Krebs is a senior lecturer and political scientist with a focus on international relations and conflict research.
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Prof. Dr. Pierre Mohnen
Pierre Mohnen is Professorial Fellow at UNU-MERIT, Professor Emeritus at Maastricht University, Associated Fellow at CIRANO, Senior Research Associate at the Technology and Management Centre for Development at Oxford University, and Associated Research Professor at ETH Zürich. He has an MA in economics from the Catholic University of Louvain and a PhD in economics from New York University. His research is empirically oriented and deals with issues related to R&D, innovation, productivity, growth, development, competition and the evaluation of innovation, environmental and social policies.
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Dr. René Wintjes
René Wintjes is senior research fellow at UNU-MERIT since 1998.
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Prof. Dr. Anthony Bartzokas
Prof. Dr. Anthony Bartzokas is Professorial Fellow at UNU-MERIT, Professor at the Department of Economics of the University of Athens and Visiting Professor of Practise at LSE.
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Prof. Dr. Clemens Kool
Clemens Kool is the Interim Director of UNU-MERIT.
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Lena Ladniak
Secretary to the Board of Examiners
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Holly Tammik
Holly Tammik currently works as Communications Officer at UNU-MERIT.
Staff
Joshua Tendai Madzivanyika
Josh Tendai is Alumni Officer at UNU-MERIT.
Research Fellow
Cecilia Seri
Cecilia is a PhD fellow at UNU-MERIT (currently visiting the EC Joint Research Centre in Seville)
Research Fellow
Hamed Rahmani
Hamed Rahmani is a Ph.D. Candidate in Economic Development at Maastricht University, focusing on risk factors for youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET). His research leverages machine learning to analyze and predict NEET phenomena.