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On 20 November last, Karianne Vermaas successfully defended her dissertation "Fast Diffusion and broadening Use???" at the University of Utrecht.
The dissertation explores the adoption and usage of broadband internet in the Netherlands and is based on three online surveys, diary studies, and a few user meetings.
The dissertation has garnered significant media attention. See for example:
- De Spits with 'Glasvezel nog te modern'
- Telecom Magazine with 'Promotie-onderzoek: 'Internet via glasvezel niet interessant voor consumenten'
- De Volkskrant with 'Wachten tot iemand het licht aan doet.'
A copy of the dissertation can be requested from Karianne Vermaas.
The committee consisted of:
- Prof. Dr. Jan van Dijk (University of Twente),
- Prof. Dr. Enid Mante (USBO),
- Prof. Dr. Erik Huizer (University of Utrecht),
- Prof. Dr. Jan Grijpink (University of Utrecht),
- Prof. Dr. Pirkko Walden (Abo University, Turku, Finland),
- Prof. Dr. Jorgen van den Berg (University of Utrecht),
- Dr. Frank Bongers (Dialogic BV)
Promoters were:
- Prof. Dr. Sjaak Brinkkemper (University of Utrecht)
- Dr. Lidwien van de Wijngaert (University of Utrecht)