Associate Professor • Tilburg University

Roel Rutten

I study complex causality and develop Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), with applications in the geography of innovation and the evaluation of regional innovation policy.

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I am an academic (associate professor) and senior research consultant, dedicated to developing QCA (Qualitative Comparative Analysis) and applying this method to the study of the geography of innovation and evaluation regional innovation policy.

My long-term experience as chair of the examination board has strengthened my academic leadership skills and my ability to develop and assess education and examination policy.

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QCA method Development, teaching, and applied research across domains.
Innovation geography Regions, networks, and systems shaping innovation outcomes.
Policy evaluation Evidence-informed analysis of regional innovation strategies.

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