Egbert-Jan van Dijck

Egbert-Jan van Dijck serves as a Lecturer and researcher in the Energy and Innovation domain, actively engaged in both academic and professional spheres with continuous research output from 2016-2023. He holds an external leadership position as Acting Chair of the Product Development and Management Association Netherlands since June 2013, demonstrating significant industry engagement alongside his academic work. His research focuses on practical applications of innovation theory in real-world sustainability transitions, particularly within urban energy systems.

His core research interests include System Innovation at the meso-level, Sustainable Innovation, and Innovation Management, with deep specialization in Innovation Systems, Smart City Projects, and District Heating infrastructure. Fingerprint analysis reveals strong connections to NW Europe case studies, meso-level dynamics, and Student Agency in educational contexts. This interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical innovation frameworks with tangible urban sustainability challenges, emphasizing stakeholder-driven solutions and transition pathways.

Analysis of his 2019-2023 publications shows consistent focus on 4th Generation District Heating and Cooling (4DHC) systems and meso-level transition frameworks in North-West Europe. Key trends include developing practical situational analysis tools for city planners, leveraging stakeholder management technology in complex energy transitions, and applying system innovation principles to datacenter waste heat utilization projects like Amstel III. His work consistently connects theoretical innovation concepts with actionable implementation strategies for sustainable urban development.

Van Dijck maintains active involvement in international innovation networks including the UN Innovation network (member since 2023) and UN-ECE Transformative Innovation Network (ETIN) (member since 2022). His professional activities span conference organization, invited academic talks, and workshop facilitation, with recent engagements including the Responsible Innovation for Global Co-habitation conference (2023) and presentations on LightMotionBike Amsterdam (2022). These collaborations extend his research impact into global sustainability policy arenas while maintaining strong ties to NW Europe implementation contexts.