Barbara Regeer

Prof. Barbara Regeer is a Full Professor in Transdisciplinary Research for Purpose-Led Transformation at the Athena Institute, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She holds a University Research Chair and directs the Graduate School for Transdisciplinary PhD Education. Her work focuses on sustainable development strategies, multi-stakeholder collaboration, knowledge co-creation, and systemic change in areas like mental health care, child protection, and food systems. She coordinates courses on transdisciplinary methods and policy innovation.

Her research intersects transdisciplinary practices with societal challenges, emphasizing reflexivity and participatory approaches. She has authored/co-authored books on sustainable development methodologies and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing health, environmental sustainability, and social justice. She actively engages in policy-oriented projects such as FIT4FOOD2030 and urban food governance initiatives.

Regeer’s projects include evaluating climate policies, reflexive learning in social work, and experimental governance for sustainability transitions. She supervises 31 PhD theses and collaborates internationally on topics ranging from autism employment barriers to inclusive technology design. Her work bridges academic research with practical societal impact through innovative methodologies.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Advising & Grants: Supervised 31 PhD theses; leads projects on urban food systems (€ funding unspecified), climate policy evaluation, and transdisciplinary reflexivity. Her labs include the Athena Institute’s transdisciplinary research initiatives and urban living lab networks.