Maarten van Dijck

Maarten van Dijck is Associate Professor in History and Theory of the Social Sciences at the Department of History, Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His work bridges historical research and social science methodologies, with a focus on long-term urban and societal transformations.

His research interests include urban history, the evolution of civil society and democracy, and social inequality in the Low Countries during the late medieval and early modern periods. He employs digital humanities tools such as GIS and Social Network Analysis to analyze historical developments. His recent work explores political power in Dutch colonial contexts, including Formosa and the Cape Colony, as well as economic inequality in Rotterdam over centuries.

The recent articles reflect a strong thematic focus on colonial governance, urban development, and historical inequality. His research connects local case studies to broader narratives about democratization, institutional inclusivity, and the social consequences of urbanization.

Maarten van Dijck has contributed to academic discourse through numerous oral presentations and conference papers, and his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and sustainable cities. He is actively involved in history education and curriculum reflection, as seen in his 2023 article on teaching at Erasmus University.

He has supervised or collaborated with researchers such as van de Laar, and his work is embedded in research clusters like GFCP - Global Futures, Colonial Pasts and Hum-Andr010d - Research in Digital Humanities. While no formal grants are listed, his ongoing research output and activities suggest sustained project engagement.

He is affiliated with research networks focusing on colonial history, digital humanities, and urban studies, contributing to both national and international scholarly conversations through presentations and publications.