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Prof. Jochen Monstadt is a Professor of Governance of Urban Dynamics and Transitions at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning (Faculty of Geosciences). His work focuses on urban sustainability, infrastructural transformations, and governance in both Global North and South contexts. He has held academic roles at institutions like TU Darmstadt and served as visiting professor at Université Gustave Eiffel. Monstadt leads interdisciplinary projects funded by NWO, DFG, and EU, including the 'Transforming Infrastructures for Sustainable Cities' hub (2018–2022) and collaborations in East/South Africa. His research explores critical infrastructures, smart cities, and postcolonial urban dynamics.
Education and Career: Prior to Utrecht (since 2016), he was Professor and Director of Urban Studies at TU Darmstadt. He holds a strong international profile with experience in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and the USA.
Research Interests: Urban governance, infrastructure planning, postcolonial studies, sustainable urban development, and smart cities. Key projects include energy transitions in sub-Saharan Africa, water governance in China, and resilience strategies in seaports like Rotterdam.
Awards and Roles: Vice President of the German Academy for Territorial Development (ARL), Editor for 'Buildings & Cities' and 'Urban Transformations', and member of AESOP Council. His work bridges academia and practice through transdisciplinary 'city learning labs' and policy briefs.
Grants and Projects: Led over 10 major projects, including NWO-funded initiatives on energy transitions in Tanzania/Mozambique and WEF nexus in Cape Town. Collaborates with global partners on resilience, infrastructure governance, and digital urban planning.
Labs/Teams: Co-founded the Research Hub 'Transforming Infrastructures' at Utrecht and the DFG-funded Research Training Group 'Critical Infrastructures' at TU Darmstadt. Active in global networks like AESOP and Leibniz-ARL.
