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Dr. Erna Ruijer is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University School of Governance, specializing in Public Governance and Management. She holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University (USA) and previously worked as a policy maker for Amsterdam and government communication consultant.
Her research focuses on:
- Open government data and transparency mechanisms
- Social equity implications of digital governance
- Collaborative governance models for smart cities
- Data-driven public administration reforms
- Citizen engagement in digital democracies
Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on digital governance transformations, with recent publications examining citizen-data interactions, smart city governance frameworks, and democratic implications of open data ecosystems. Research methodologies emphasize empirical case studies, living labs, and systematic literature reviews across international contexts.
Awards include:
- VCU Dissertation Assistantship Award (2013)
She coordinates research within the EU Horizon 2020 ROUTE-TO-PA project (12 partners, 6 countries) and contributes to curriculum development in Utrecht's bachelor/master programs. Current work examines data ethics, local government digitalization, and inclusive data ecosystems.
