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Research

The University Professors of the University of Amsterdam

University Professors

University Professors are expected to stimulate cross-disciplinary developments and enhance the University's reputation. They are not affiliated with a single disciplinary field.

Johan van Benthem

Professor Johan van Benthem is University Professor in Logic and its applications in Linguistics, Philosophy, Computer Science and Cognitive Science.

Robbert Dijkgraaf

Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf is University Professor in string theory.

Louise Fresco

Prof. Louise O. Fresco (1952) was appointed a University Professor at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in June 2006.

Ad Lagendijk

Prof. Ad Lagendijk is University Professor in experimental physics.

Henk van Os

Emeritus Prof. Henk van Os is University Professor in Art and Society.

Bernard van Praag

Emeritus Prof. Bernard van Praag is University Professor in applied economics.

Abram de Swaan

Prof. Abram de Swaan was University Professor in social sciences from 2001 until 2007.

Karel van Wolferen

Emeritus Prof. Karel van Wolferen is University Professor in comparative politics and economics, in particular of Eastern Asia.