Vincent Traag

Researcher

Vincent Traag is a senior researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University. His research focuses on complex networks and social dynamics. He holds a Master in sociology and a PhD in applied mathematics, and tries to combine the two in his work.

Research focus

Vincent Traag has recently embarked on a new research agenda on science in societal contention, which revolves around the use and making of science in societally contentious settings (e.g. COVID-19, climate change). This involves elements of scientific publishing, the (social) media landscape and policymaking.