Waldo Krugell is a professor in the School of Economic Sciences at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus). He has wide-ranging research interests. Recent work with students has included studies on macro topics such as inclusive development, financial crises and policy uncertainty. At a micro level, he has undertaken firm-level analysis of exporters, the characteristics of volunteers and willingness to pay for environmentally friendly tourism.

Prof Krugell is currently the editor of the South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS).