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Prof. K.J. (Kars) de Graaf is a Professor of Public Law and Sustainability at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, leading the Department of Constitutional Law, Administrative Law & Public Administration since 2020. His expertise spans administrative law, environmental law, and sustainability governance.
Education: PhD in Comparative Administrative Law (2004). He has held roles such as Government Commissioner for the Environment and Planning Act (since 2024), Honorary Judge at the North Netherlands District Court (2005–present), and editorial board member of Dutch environmental law journals. He teaches administrative law and sustainability courses at the Grotius Academy and judicial training institutes.
Research focuses on environmental law, administrative law reforms, and sustainable governance. Recent publications address environmental permits, legal procedures, and proportionality in environmental planning. His work bridges academic research and practical legal challenges in sustainability policy.
Awards: None explicitly listed. Ancillary roles include VMR Dutch Environmental Law Association chair and board member of SBB Foundation.
Grants/Advising: No specific grants listed; however, his advisory roles in government and legal institutions reflect impactful professional engagement.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Department's research groups and collaborates with legal practitioners and policymakers through editorial and advisory roles.
