D.F.J. Schraven

D.F.J. Schraven is a Researcher at Delft University of Technology's Department of Real Estate Management within the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. His work focuses on circular economy principles, urban development, and sustainability in infrastructure. He has contributed to interdisciplinary research on inclusive circular cities, regenerative economic frameworks, and sustainable infrastructure design.

Key research areas include circular economy assessment tools, urban transport infrastructure frameworks, and collaborative mechanisms in product-service systems. His work integrates ecological metaphors and bio-inspired approaches to address systemic challenges in global resource management and urban planning. Notable contributions include datasets on sustainable urban development and media engagement on circular construction models.

Collaborations span international academic networks, addressing topics like waste metal trade inequities and meso-scale sustainability. His research emphasizes practical frameworks for transitioning to circular systems in both policy and project contexts.