Koos Johannes

Koos Johannes is a Lecturer/researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE), affiliated with the City Logistics chair and Management of Cultural Change chair. His work bridges academic research and practical industry applications in urban logistics and construction sectors.

Education:

• Doctorate in Engineering (Dr. ir.)
• Master of Science in Engineering (ir.)

His research centers on Smart Maintenance (100% fingerprint match), Maintenance Management, and Facility Management, with growing emphasis on Cultural Change in construction and Entrepreneurship in city logistics. He investigates how stewardship interventions drive organizational change in digitalizing maintenance networks and explores maturity models for smart maintenance supply chains. Recent work examines intrapreneurial leadership in building maintenance and cultural transformation through learning interventions.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals three dominant trends: (1) Development of maturity frameworks for smart maintenance in construction/higher education, (2) Stewardship-driven organizational change in digital facilities management, and (3) Practical entrepreneurship models for urban logistics hubs. His methodology favors multi-case studies with Dutch industry partners, translating theoretical concepts into actionable interventions.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding paper award (2024) for contributions to maintenance management
• Promotiebeurs voor leraren (2016) teacher scholarship

He actively supervises student theses and leads applied research projects including 'Ondernemen met hubs in stadslogistiek' (2022-2024) on neighborhood logistics hubs and 'Bouwen aan cultuurverandering' (2024) on cultural change interventions in construction. His grants typically involve industry-academia collaborations with construction firms and municipal logistics partners.

Koos Johannes operates within the City Logistics and Management of Cultural Change chairs at HvA, collaborating through the AMSIB (CEDIS) research group. These units focus on practical solutions for sustainable urban logistics and organizational transformation in the Dutch construction sector, frequently engaging with industry practitioners through workshops and joint research initiatives.