Barend Jan Rutger van der Meulen

Barend Jan Rutger van der Meulen is a Full Professor specializing in the Institutional Aspects of Higher Education. His work focuses on the transformation of higher education, academic values, science policy, and evidence-based decision-making, with additional expertise in citizen science and knowledge production.

• Current affiliation: Professor in Institutional Aspects of Higher Education
• Previous roles: Endowed Professor at the University of Leiden, Head of Research at Rathenau Instituut

Research Interests: Van der Meulen’s research spans higher education policy, institutional change, and agile management frameworks. He has explored transdisciplinary projects, sustainable development goals in academic settings, and boundary management strategies in university-based living labs. His work emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and systemic reforms in academic institutions.

Publications (trends): Recent studies focus on living labs, academic leadership in sustainability, and teacher innovation behavior. These reflect his commitment to advancing sustainable practices and adaptive governance in higher education.

Activities: He has served as a speaker at Wageningen University & Research (2022) and chaired a committee from 2015–2022. His collaborations include partnerships with institutions like the University of Leiden and Rathenau Instituut.