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Prof. Dr. Maarten Hajer is a Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University, and Director of the Urban Futures Studio. With a background in political science and urban planning, he has held roles at the University of Amsterdam (1998-2015), the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (Director-General, 2008-2015), and Stellenbosch University (Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainability Transitions). His work bridges academia, policy, and societal practice through futuring, deliberative governance, and sustainability transitions.
- MA in Political Science (UvA, 1988, Cum Laude).
- MA in Urban and Regional Planning (UvA, 1987, Cum Laude).
- D.Phil. in Politics (University of Oxford, 1993).
Research Themes: Hajer explores collaborative governance, techniques of futuring, and democratizing sustainability pathways. His articles highlight urban sustainability, climate policy modeling, and grassroots innovation dynamics. Current projects include reimagining cities via transdisciplinary experiments and transformative education (e.g., the Mixed Classroom initiative).
Scientific Contributions: He is renowned for The Politics of Environmental Discourse (1995), Authoritative Governance (2009), and Neighbourhoods for the Future (2020). His 2025 book Captured Futures (Oxford UP) rethinks environmental politics through cultural narratives.
- Government Manager of the Year, 2014.
- Co-Chair, UNEP International Resource Panel (Cities).
- Co-Founder, Mixed Classroom (2021, Higher Education Premium Second Prize).
Collaborations: He works with policymakers, artists, and activists in initiatives like the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam (2016) and Places of Hope (2018). Supported by ministries including Infrastructure & Waterworks (IenW) and Economic Affairs & Climate (EZK).
