E.A.M. Bulder

E.A.M. Bulder is a Professor at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, specializing in regional development, economic history, and social welfare. He holds a PhD from Erasmus University (1993) and a Master's in History from the University of Groningen (1988). Currently leading the Research Centre for Built Environment – NoorderRuimte, his work focuses on liveability, demographic transition, and urban-rural dynamics in the Northern Netherlands. Since 1994, he has also served as Managing Director of Onderzoeksbureau Elles Bulder.

Key research areas include regional development indicators, migration patterns, and inclusive societal policies. Notable projects include the ‘Experiment Krewerd’ resilience study (2024-2026) and the ‘GO! Cursus’ initiative promoting community engagement. He has authored over 50 publications, including works on heritage management and disaster risk reduction in rural contexts.

• Recipient of the ‘Experiment bevolkingsdaling’ award (2016)
• Active in 29+ funded projects since 2010, including EU-level collaborations
• Organizer of workshops like ‘Stem van de Natuur’ (2025) and invited speaker at conferences on liveability and welfare

Led the ‘Kennisnetwerk Krachtig Noord Nederland 2025’ initiative and contributed to datasets like ‘Go!Noord’ (2023). His work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions for demographic challenges and sustainable urban planning.