Rem Koning
About Rem Koning
Rem Koning is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, specializing in research on finance, globalization, and technology and innovation. He has a diverse academic background, having studied at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and Stanford University, and has held various roles in academia and entrepreneurship.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Rem Koning serves as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he contributes to the academic community through research and teaching. His focus includes finance, globalization, and technology and innovation, aligning with the school's emphasis on research and global organizational experience. He is actively involved in initiatives that address societal challenges, including business and environment, health care, and social enterprise.
Education and Academic Background
Rem Koning has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Mathematics from the University of Chicago between 2004 and 2007. He then pursued a PhD in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Master of Architecture at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation in 2010. He also participated in Continuing Education at Columbia University in 2010.
Previous Academic Positions
Before joining Harvard Business School, Rem Koning held several academic positions. He was a Research Assistant at the University of Chicago for Professors Marianne Bertrand and James Evans in 2006 and 2007, respectively. He also worked as a Research Coordinator at Columbia Business School from 2010 to 2011. His experience includes being a PhD Candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business from 2011 to 2016, where he focused on organizational behavior.
Professional Experience and Initiatives
Rem Koning co-founded Innovate Delhi Entrepreneurship Academy, where he worked for one year from 2013 to 2014 in New Delhi, India. He also gained experience as a Project Intern at SHoP Architects in New York City in 2010. In addition to his academic roles, he has been a volunteer at the iSPIRT Foundation since 2014, contributing to initiatives that promote entrepreneurship and innovation.
Research Focus and Contributions
Rem Koning's research interests lie at the intersection of business and environment. He contributes to projects that study the history of capitalism and related topics. He is also involved in the Race, Gender & Equity Initiative, which aims to advance equality in organizations and business. His work addresses critical societal challenges, including those related to health care and social enterprise.