Tom Broekel

Another significant part of his work looks into knowledge networks and the diffusion of information and knowledge across different actors and regions. He investigates the importance of various types of proximity—such as geographical, organizational, and social—in shaping these networks and their influence on innovation. Tom has also explored how to measure the innovation performance of regions and what factors contribute to differences in this performance. His work extends to advising on innovation policy, focusing on how best to support innovation at the regional level. Additionally, his interest in regional news examines how information varies across regions in terms of content and sentiment.

Tom teaches courses related to his research interests, including Innovation Studies, Economic Geography, Advanced Statistics, Social Network Analysis, and the Geography of Innovation, aiming to provide a thorough understanding of these complex subjects.