Members of the KNAW are chosen on the basis of their academic achievements. They are appointed for life. Every year, the KNAW selects new members who have been nominated by people from outside the Academy. Below is a list of all KNAW members from SBE.
| Name | Chief function |
| Karel Davids | Professor |
| Jan Willem Gunning | Professor Emeritus
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| Hans Linneman (†) | Professor Emeritus |
| Peter Nijkamp | Professor Emeritus
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| Piet Rietveld (†) | Professor |