A.C. den Heijer

Prof. A.C. den Heijer is a Professor of Public Real Estate at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), affiliated with the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment and the Department of Management in the Built Environment. Her research focuses on optimizing decision-making processes for public real estate portfolios, particularly in universities, hospitals, schools, and city halls. She leads the TU Delft Campus Research Team, a multidisciplinary network of researchers addressing challenges in managing iconic and heritage buildings while promoting sustainability and societal impact.

Her expertise in university campus planning is internationally recognized, supported by her dissertation Managing the University Campus (2011). She bridges academic theory with practical applications, collaborating globally with institutions to create functional, affordable, and inspiring built environments. Alexandra combines academic leadership with hands-on projects, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches across design, technology, and urban development.

Key areas of focus include repurposing heritage sites, sustainable urban infrastructure, and aligning built environments with public policy goals. Her work emphasizes connecting diverse stakeholders in management and design processes to achieve socially responsible outcomes.