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NL | Professor Bart Baesens, gewoon hoogleraar aan de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen van de KU Leuven, is op 6 augustus 2025 op 50-jarige leeftijd onverwacht overleden. Zijn overlijden wordt door iedereen die hem kende diep betreurd. Bart was een uitzonderlijk docent en onderzoeker, bekend om zijn aanstekelijke enthousiasme en grote passie voor zijn vakgebied. Zijn overlijden laat een grote leegte achter. Onze gedachten gaan uit naar zijn familie, vrienden, collega's en studenten. Moge de herinnering aan Bart een bron van troost zijn in deze moeilijke tijd. // ENG | Professor Bart Baesens, full professor at KU Leuven’s Faculty of Economics and Business, passed away unexpectedly on August 6, 2025, at the age of 50. His loss is deeply felt by all who knew him. Bart was an exceptional teacher and researcher, known for his contagious enthusiasm and profound passion for his field. His passing leaves a profound void. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues, and students. May the memory of Bart be a source of comfort in this difficult time. https://tinyurl.com/RouwbriefBartBaesens

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Very saddened to hear about Bart’s passing. Although his research was closely related to my own work in credit risk management over the past decade, I did not know him personally during my time at KU Leuven — and was not even aware that he and my research group (KU Leuven-ESAT-STADIUS, formerly KU Leuven-ESAT-SISTA) had long maintained close collaboration in machine learning. Nonetheless, through our exchanges, his papers, his lectures, and his sharing on social media, I have learned a great deal from him. I had planned to speak with him this year about the challenging consumer credit market and credit reporting system in China (as well as in other emerging markets), and it is truly a great regret that this conversation will never happen.

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As my promotor, Bart always encouraged and supported me in my research. I cherish our brainstorming sessions at LIRIS, our shared conference experiences and dinner conversations which brought both laughter and profound insights. Also after I left KU Leuven, you were always there for me, as an advisor, and as a true friend. Your friendship will forever leave its impact on me. You always spoke with much pride about your (old) PhD students, who you encouraged on their own research paths. And about your wonderful children, you always spoke with so much love. For them and for everyone you impacted during your life, sometimes small (passionate through your books or lectures), sometimes profound, I hope we can hold onto these beautiful memories. I remember your history passions, our shared appreciation of good food, your genuine laughter, your honest wisdoms in life, your true generosity to friends and strangers. Like this, I will always remember you and have you in my heart.

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As a doctoral student in the field of credit risk research, I have read many studies and papers authored by Professor Bart Baesens. As a pioneer in this domain, he has undoubtedly influenced a great number of scholars and practitioners, making immense contributions to the development of credit risk modelling. The news of his passing came as a profound shock to me. We had met on multiple occasions at conferences, and I was deeply impressed by his warmth, generosity, and kindness in our interactions. I am sincerely grateful for all that Bart has contributed to our field and to the world. His legacy will be remembered, and his influence will continue to inspire generations to come. May he rest in peace, and may all be well with him in heaven.

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I was introduced to Bart when I was reading my PhD at the University of Southampton under Lyn Thomas. Bart would eventually be appointed my internal examiner, his very first. We have fond memories from that viva and many more adventures which fueled our friendship. 23 years later, he is one of my closest friends. I will miss him so much.

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Bart was a cherished colleague and friend, whose visits to our university were always a source of inspiration and joy. He was unfailingly smiling and positive, bringing warmth to every encounter. Cultivated and deeply engaging, he combined intellectual brilliance with a generous spirit that touched all who knew him. His presence will be greatly missed, but the memory of his kindness, enthusiasm, and humanity will remain with us. May his eternal smile shine on in heaven.

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Bart, I feel lucky to have known you as a professor, a thesis supervisor, and later as a colleague and a friend. I can never thank you enough for guiding me in my first steps as a researcher, with kindness, passion, and unwavering support. I will keep fond memories of our research collaborations, our dinners, and our discussions about research, football, and history. I will miss you forever.

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I come from China. And he could always see my clumsiness and my discomfort with life abroad. He would slow down his speech when he talked to me and always gave me his radiant smile.

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A very great, very excellent and very friendly person. My acquaintance with him originated from his willingness to give me a chance to conduct scientific research with him. I will miss him forever.

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