Bart Ballaux

Bart Ballaux is a Researcher at the History, Archeology, Arts, Philosophy and Ethics Research Centre of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on the intersection of economic history, records management governance, and communication dynamics in academic and governmental contexts.

• Key affiliations: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (since at least 2007), involvement in policy projects with municipal governments (e.g., Rotterdam).

Research interests span:

• Economic History: Analysis of transport networks in 15th-17th century Brabant, productivity metrics in historical trade.
• Records Management: Risk-based governance frameworks, digital compliance policies, and archival practices in federal institutions.
• Communication Studies: User-centric approaches to digital information systems in academic and public-sector contexts.

Notable projects include a 2011 depot policy investigation for the Brabant region and co-authorship of a doctoral thesis critiquing international records management standards in Belgium's federal administrations.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary methodologies, blending historical analysis with contemporary policy analysis. He collaborates internationally, co-authoring works with institutions in Denmark, the Netherlands, and the UK.