Marijn Meijers is an accomplished social scientist with an impressive educational background. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Social Sciences from the University of Amsterdam, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Social and Economic Psychology, and a Master's degree (cum laude) in Social Psychology from Tilburg University. Throughout his academic career, he has also studied social psychology, geography, and economics at other top European universities. Marijn Meijers has contributed greatly to the academic world as a researcher and lecturer at Tilburg University and the University of Amsterdam, where he currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Persuasive Communication.

His areas of focus include social influence and persuasion, consumer behavior, and social cognition. Marijn's research explores how individuals are influenced by the media, peer groups, and communication campaigns. He investigates topics such as the perceived motives of persuasive communicators, the effects of messages on attitudes and behavior, and factors that shape persuasion resistance. His studies provide a valuable perspective on how we make decisions and how persuasion can be used ethically to serve individuals and society.