Martin de Jong

Prof. Martin de Jong holds dual full professorships at Erasmus School of Law and Rotterdam School of Management (each 50% time) within Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), and a part-time professorship at Fudan University's School of International Relations and Public Affairs in Shanghai. He leads EUR's Erasmus Initiative 'Dynamics of Inclusive Prosperity,' focusing on equitable governance and global partnerships. His 25-year career includes roles at TU Delft's Faculty of Technology, Policy, and Management, visiting scholarships at institutions worldwide, and advisory work for governments and organizations in the Netherlands, China, and Finland.

Education: Master's in Public Administration (Erasmus University Rotterdam & Leiden University, 1993), PhD in Systems Engineering and Policy Analysis (Delft University of Technology, 1999).

Research Focus: Policy and governance, sustainable urban development, city branding, China's urbanization, and cross-cultural management. Key areas include smart city governance, circular economies, inclusive urban policies, and the intersection of technology and equity.

Articles Overview: Recent work explores inclusive city policies, smart city frameworks, and the global waste trade. Themes include urban rebranding challenges, equitable infrastructure development, and the governance of disruptive technologies. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy applications, emphasizing global-local linkages in urban development.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Grants & Advising: Advised Dutch Parliament, Chinese municipalities, and international organizations. Active in shaping EU-China partnerships and urban sustainability initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Co-leads the Erasmus Initiative's interdisciplinary team and collaborates with global universities on urban policy networks.