Maryse Chappin

Maryse Chappin is an Associate Professor in Innovation Studies at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, Netherlands. With a focus on sustainable innovation and institutional dynamics, she works across sectors including energy, agriculture, and digital transformation.

• Education and international collaboration
• PhD in Innovation and Environmental Sciences (2007) from Utrecht University
• External examiner at University of Pretoria, South Africa
• Freelance lecturer at Tias School for Business and Society

Her research explores how collaboration networks and institutional environments influence sustainable innovation. Key areas include:

• Climate change adaptation strategies in East/West Africa
• Network barriers for nature-based solutions in Netherlands
• Gig economy's impact on education-income paradigms
• Smart grid development and circular economy

Recent publications examine climate perceptions in Lake Victoria and network solutions for nature-based infrastructure. She leads research projects like MECCA (Climate Mental Models) funded by NWO.

As educator, she:

• Coordinated Global Sustainability Science program
• Teaches Corporate Sustainability and Statistics

Professional affiliations:

• Member of European Academy of Management (2013–present)
• Part of Product Development and Management Association (2014–present)
• Advisory role in Pathways to Sustainability and Institutions for Open Societies research programs