Dr. Leendert de Bell was appointed professor for sustainable labour market participation of refugees in September 2019, in collaboration with UAF (Foundation for Refugee Students). With effect from September 2022, he has been appointed (co-)chair of the Research Group Decent Work.

Leendert de Bell obtained his PhD in International Development Studies at Utrecht University in 2005 and has extensive international experience in research and education. He is also affiliated with the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Utrecht University, and is involved in several local, national and international initiatives concerning labour market participation of refugees and (social) entrepreneurship.