Jan Brusselaers

Jan Brusselaers is an Assistant Professor in the Environmental Economics department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Science. He specializes in the economics of sustainability transitions and circular economy policies. His expertise includes international trade, econometrics, and general equilibrium modeling. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Ghent University (2017), an M.A. in Economics of International Trade from the University of Lille (2010), and an MSc in Applied Economics from Antwerp University (2009).

His research focuses on assessing policy impacts on sustainability transitions, particularly in wood value chains and circular economy strategies. He has conducted studies on climateflation, energy transition governance, and infrastructure resilience to climate change. Key projects include analyzing the economic and environmental implications of circular business models and cooperative governance frameworks.

• Education:
  • PhD in Agricultural Economics (Ghent University, 2017)
  • M.A. Economics of International Trade (University of Lille, 2010)
  • MSc Applied Economics (Antwerp University, 2009)

His research outputs (41 articles/reports) emphasize quantitative methods to evaluate sustainability policies. Notable work includes frameworks for comparing circular policies and analyzing climate risk insurance modeling. He received the Green Talents Award (2018) for innovative sustainability research.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Environmental Economics and Environment and Policy at Antwerp University. He has led projects such as 'Steps towards circularity in wood-based building' and 'Assessing Climate Change Risk in Europe'. His work bridges academic research with policy design to advance sustainable development goals.