Martijn van der Steen is Associate Professor of Management Accounting at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. His academic expertise lies in management accounting and control, organizational change, and the behavioral dynamics of adopting new accounting instruments. He teaches across all levels, including Bachelor, Master, Executive, and PhD programs, and has a strong research focus on how technological innovations—such as data-driven manufacturing, AI, and big data—impact control systems and organizational resistance.

Martijn has published extensively in leading journals like Management Accounting Research and Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, and contributed to books and conferences on topics such as climate change, organizational legitimacy, and identity work of accountants during mergers. His work bridges theory and practice, offering insights into how organizations navigate technological and cultural transformations.

Before his current role, Martijn worked as a Financial Controller at Ericsson ETM and has held positions as researcher, assistant professor, and visiting scholar. He is also involved in interdisciplinary projects within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, focusing on control over data-driven manufacturing.