Diederik Stapel

Diederik Stapel is a former Dutch social psychologist known for a significant scientific scandal involving research misconduct. Once a prominent figure in academia, he fabricated data and results in numerous studies, deceiving the scientific community. His actions came to light in 2011, leading to retractions of many published papers and a major reevaluation of research integrity within psychology. Stapel's case highlights the importance of ethical standards in research and the need for transparency and accountability in the scientific process to uphold the credibility of academic work.