Marijn Janssen

Marijn Janssen is a full Professor at Delft University of Technology with extensive research output (689 publications) spanning digital government, open data ecosystems, and smart city technologies. His work bridges computer science, public administration, and urban policy through interdisciplinary collaboration across European institutions.

His research focuses on Open Data governance, AI implementation in public services, and inclusive smart city development. Recent work examines sociotechnical implications of AI in government transformation, bias mitigation in transportation datasets, and responsible web technologies for urban environments. This reflects a consistent emphasis on ethical technology deployment and citizen-centric digital services.

Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals converging trends: integration of AI ethics frameworks in public sector transformation, data-driven inclusion strategies for energy transitions, and technical solutions for equitable smart infrastructure. His work consistently addresses the tension between technological innovation and societal values in digital governance.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Best Management Paper Award at dg.o 2022 (23rd International Conference on Digital Government Research)
• GIQ Top Author Award (Government Information Quarterly, 2021)

Janssen has supervised 21 students and maintains significant academic service through editorial roles for major conferences (EGOV 2017-2020, I3E 2017) and peer review activities. His current ODECO project (2021-2025) develops sustainable open data ecosystems with European partners, building on 12 publicly archived datasets he co-created. His research network spans multiple countries, demonstrating strong international collaboration in digital governance research.