Lasse Gerrits

Prof.dr. Lasse Gerrits is Endowed Professor of Governance and Pluralism at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. Specializes in complexity theory applications to public administration, urban planning, and infrastructure governance.

Research examines evolutionary policy processes in complex systems, with projects including: 'Craving Simplicity' (NWO Veni), port development flexibility, and MIRT practice evaluation. Develops novel methods like trajectory-based QCA for comparative urban analysis.

Awards:

• NWO Veni Award (2010)

Co-founded Betontoon record label and PAUME art collective. Integrates artistic perspectives into urban scholarship through exhibitions and critical writing.

Teaching focuses on complexity governance, research methods, and institutional analysis for public decision-making.