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Olaf Simonse

PhD Candidate

Name
Drs. O. Simonse
Telephone
+31 71 527 2727
E-mail
o.simonse@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

Olaf Simonse is a researcher and advisor at the Knowledge Centre for Psychology and Economic Behaviour (KCPEG). He is also an external PhD candidate in the Social, Economic, and Organisational Psychology unit of the Institute of Psychology.

More information about Olaf Simonse

Brief CV

Olaf Simonse graduated in econometrics at Tilburg University. Subsequently, he worked for 25 years in the corporate sector and with the government as project and program manager. In the last 15 years, his focus has been on projects related to poverty, debts, and financial skills. In 2020, he started as an external PhD candidate in the Social, Economic, and Organisational Psychology unit of the Institute of Psychology. In 2022, he began working as a researcher and advisor at the Knowledge Centre for Psychology and Economic Behaviour (KCPEG).

Research

In his research, Olaf focuses on the causes and consequences of financial stress and financial vulnerability. He also investigates the factors that hinder people from using social security and how the accessibility of the social security system can be improved.

Education and training

Since 2022, Olaf has been Lab Leader for the Leiden Leadership Program. From the Knowledge Centre for Psychology and Economic Behaviour (KCPEG), he provides various training sessions and workshops on behavioral insights for professionals.

Relevant links

LinkedIn
Knowledge Centre Psychology and Economic Behaviour

Research Gate
OrchID

PhD Candidate

  • Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
  • Instituut Psychologie
  • Soc., Econom. en Organisat Psych.

Work address

Pieter de la Court
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333 AK Leiden

Contact

Knowledge Valorization Staff Member

  • Faculteit der Sociale Wetenschappen
  • Instituut Psychologie
  • Soc., Econom. en Organisat Psych.

Work address

Pieter de la Court
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333 AK Leiden

Contact

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