Luitzen de Boer

Luitzen de Boer is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), affiliated with the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management within the Faculty of Economics. Born in the Netherlands in 1970, he holds an MSc and PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Twente. He joined NTNU in 2004, focusing his research and teaching on procurement management, logistics, and value chain strategies with an emphasis on sustainability, decision-making processes, and systems theory.

His research explores how organizations, particularly public entities, navigate sustainable procurement and logistics challenges. Notable areas include green procurement complexity, circular economy applications in construction, and stakeholder collaboration in zero-emission neighborhood projects. He co-authored studies on systemic approaches to environmental performance and innovative public procurement frameworks.

De Boer has published extensively in journals like Sustainability and Journal of Cleaner Production, with a focus on interdisciplinary themes linking operations management to environmental sustainability. His work often addresses strategic procurement challenges and organizational learning in sustainable development. While no specific awards are highlighted, his contributions are evident in collaborative projects and conference presentations on urban sustainability and supply chain innovation.

In teaching, he leads courses such as Strategic Purchasing Management and Public Procurement: Value Creation and Ecosystem Orchestration. Though student advisees are not explicitly listed, his involvement in master’s projects suggests active mentorship. His research often intersects with practical initiatives like the ZEN (Zero-Emission Neighborhood) program, reflecting a commitment to applied sustainability solutions.