Robbert Dijkgraaf

Robbert Dijkgraaf is a distinguished mathematical physicist and academic leader, currently serving as a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Amsterdam and President-Elect of the International Science Council. He previously held the position of Minister of Education, Culture and Science in the Netherlands. Dijkgraaf’s research focuses on the interface between theoretical physics and mathematics, particularly string theory, black holes, and topological field theories. He is an experienced public policy adviser, having served as president of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences and the InterAcademy Partnership. Dijkgraaf is also a trained artist, writer, and popular lecturer, frequently sharing insights on science, technology, and education through public lectures, media appearances, and columns.