Benjamin Wayens

Benjamin Wayens is a lecturer and research logistician at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), where he coordinates the interdisciplinary network of Brussels Studies (EBxl) and serves as deputy editor-in-chief of the journal Brussels Studies. His work bridges academic research and practical urban analysis within Brussels' complex institutional landscape.

His research focuses on quantitative urban observation and location logic analysis, with deep expertise in distribution sector dynamics and educational infrastructure planning. Wayens maintains strong interests in geographical didactics and science popularization, leveraging his certificate of pedagogical aptitude for higher education to translate technical urban research for broader audiences. His eclectic approach to Brussels studies integrates spatial analytics with educational theory.

Wayens has extensive experience in geographical and scientific teacher training at Haute École institutions, shaping curricula for future educators. His current advisory capacity manifests through coordinating the Brussels Studies network, which connects researchers across disciplines to address urban challenges.

He leads the Brussels Studies interdisciplinary network as its coordinator, fostering collaboration among urban researchers, policymakers, and educators. His editorial role at the Brussels Studies journal establishes him as a key curator of academic discourse on urban governance, spatial planning, and metropolitan development in the Brussels context.