H.J. de Vries

H.J. de Vries is an Associate Professor of Standardisation at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, specializing in the Economics of Technology and Innovation. His research bridges technical standardization, policy, and socio-economic impacts.

• Education in Geodesy from Delft University of Technology (1975-1982)
• External position at Erasmus since 1994

Research Interests focus on:

• Standardization processes across technology lifecycles
• Value-based and ethical considerations in technical standards
• Multi-stakeholder dynamics in digital platform governance
• Interdisciplinary connections between economics, labor, and innovation

Recent Publications highlight trends in standardization, EU telecommunications policy, and stakeholder-driven approaches. Collaborative work includes a 2024 interdisciplinary Standardization Literature Database.

Media Contributions address public engagement with standardization in sectors like food labeling and corporate influence on organizations.