Jan Vranken

Jan Vranken (Vucht/Maasmechelen - Belgium, 1944) obtained a PhD in political and social sciences (University of Antwerp, 1977) with a dissertation on 'Poverty in the Welfare State. A historical and structural interpretation'. He spent his whole academic career at the University of Antwerpen from 1968 to 2009. Since 2009, he is an Emeritus Full Professor. University of Antwerp profile