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Harm-Jan Rouwendal is a Postdoctoral researcher in Economic Geography at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Spatial Sciences, Department of Economic Geography. His research focuses on regional labor markets, skill demand, and the spatial effects of automation.
Dr. Rouwendal obtained his bachelor's degree in Human Geography and Spatial Planning and his master's degree (cum laude) in Urban and Economic Geography from Utrecht University. His work explores the relationship between job complexity and urban agglomeration, examining how larger cities require more diverse and complex skill sets from their workers.
His recent publications analyze online job vacancy data to investigate urban labor market dynamics, skill-relatedness, and economic performance across regions. His research has been featured in prominent journals and has received media attention across numerous local Dutch newspapers. Dr. Rouwendal's work on spatial differences in skill demand has been particularly influential in understanding regional economic disparities.
- Best Paper Award from RSAI-BIS (Regional Science Association International - British and Irish Section) for research on new skill adoption in cities
- Research featured in multiple regional Dutch newspapers through collaboration with Talent in de Regio
Dr. Rouwendal actively collaborates with researchers across European institutions and participates in conferences on labor market analysis and skills data. His work bridges academic research with practical applications for regional economic development and labor market policy.
