Peter Roelofsma

Professor Peter Roelofsma is a distinguished expert in the fields of risk management and cyber security. In August 2023, he joined the Risk Management & Cyber Security research group at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS). Prior to this, he was part of the Safety and Security Science section at Delft University of Technology, where he worked at the Center for Safety in Healthcare. His extensive experience spans various domains, including healthcare, smart cities, military command and control, aeronautical control, intertemporal choice and risk management in traffic tunnels. He has also worked in the departments of computer science, artificial intelligence, and economics.

Professor Roelofsma completed his studies in Psychology with Cum Laude honors. For his PhD, he received the prestigious ‘de Finetti’ award from the European Association for Decision Making and Subjective Utility, Probability, and Decision Making (EADM/SPUDM), recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field. He worked also at the departments of Psychology, Computer Science/AI, Communication Science and Sociology.

His recent work addresses critical issues such as organizational learning, shared mental models, safe and secure by design principles, and the use of AI-coaching and sensors for enhancing safety and security. His interdisciplinary approach and focus on practical applications make his contributions highly impactful in both academic and real-world contexts.

A year ago, there was no research group in the THUAS lectorate. Under Professor Roelofsma’s leadership, the group has grown to include about 10 members. In the first year, he successfully acquired initial funding for the cybersecurity living lab, which has recently started. This innovative lab aims to advance cyber security practices through innovative research and practical applications.

One of Professor Roelofsma’s notable achievements with his research group is the application of network-oriented modeling as a cyber risk analysis method. This innovative approach has proven successful and has been a cornerstone of his research group’s efforts. Together with students from the Safety and Security Management Studies program at THUAS, his group has produced a variety of impactful papers, contributing significantly to the field of cyber security.

Professor Roelofsma’s work continues to shape the future of risk management and cyber security, providing valuable insights and solutions to complex challenges in cyber security and risk management. His leadership and innovative ideas ensure that his research group remains at the forefront of advancements in these critical areas.