About
Geoffrey Aerts is a postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel specializing in Communication Sciences, with active research spanning technology transfer, stakeholder management, and digital transformation. His work bridges business technology, operations, and innovation systems within European contexts.
His primary research focuses on:
- Stakeholder management frameworks in university technology transfer offices
- Public-private partnership dynamics in port and logistics sectors
- AI applications in business transformation and knowledge transfer
- Regional innovation systems with emphasis on Brussels and Flanders
Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in applying computational methods to analyze shipping industry digitalization and university spin-off management. His work consistently addresses knowledge transfer mechanisms and innovation ecosystem development.
Key recognition includes:
- Prix Joseph Merlot - Joseph Leclercq (2015) for doctoral research on knowledge management and market failure
Aerts actively supervises master's theses in business innovation and technology management while leading multiple EU-funded projects including RADAR-AIM, AI4GOV-X, and ACCEND. His editorial role at Computer Law & Security Review and participation in Technology Transfer Society conferences highlight his academic engagement.
