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Rahmin Bender-Salazar

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Rahmin Bender-Salazar

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5783-6314

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Biography

Dr. Rahmin Bender-Salazar is an Entrepreneur, Social Psychologist, and Researcher focused on the application of design research and creativity on innovation, business, and policy that is socially and ecologically sensitive in a global context. He is an educator and researcher focused on behavioral change, sustainable futures, entrepreneurship, and socio-ecological systems. He is also the founder of Creativo Design, a design thinking consultancy, which works at the crossroads of management consulting, policymaking, social psychology, and design to engage in the co-creation of products and services on all levels for social impact.

Research Interests

His research agenda is driven by the conviction that the challenges of our time cannot be effectively addressed in isolation. Instead, he advocates for a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of societal and ecological issues. Through a lens of systems and design thinking, his research focuses on behavioral change, innovation, and entrepreneurship, aiming to transcend the traditional boundaries between disciplines. Dr. Bender-Salazars goal is to foster a learning posture that integrates teaching, research, and practice, thereby enabling us to tackle wicked problems more effectively. By exploring how diverse groups navigate challenges and establish ventures, my work delves into areas such as sustainable innovation, systems change, circular economy, social justice, and codesigned community solutions, contributing to a more interconnected and equitable society on local, regional, and international scales.

Education/Academic qualification

PhD

External positions

Visiting Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Systems Change, Montpellier Business School

1 Jan 2022 → 1 Nov 2024

Lecturer in International Creative Business, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

1 Aug 2021 → 31 May 2022

Lecturer & Researcher in Circular Business, The Hague University of Applied Sciences

31 Jan 2020 → 30 Mar 2021

Senior Lecturer (Teaching Only Role), Wageningen University and Research

30 Sep 2017 → 30 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • BF Psychology
  • LB2300 Higher Education
  • HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
  • H Social Sciences (General)
  • GE Environmental Sciences

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  4. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  5. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  6. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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