Petra de Jong

Petra de Jong is a Researcher at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on urban vitalism, inclusivity, migration policies, and sustainable urban development. She contributes to critical analyses of smart cities and resilient urban frameworks.

Research Interests:

• Urban Vitalism and its discursive applications
• Inclusive urban policy design
• Migration integration in Rotterdam
• Critical approaches to sustainability and resilience

Her 2023 article explores the tension between urban vitality concepts and just city frameworks, while the 2022 report examines Rotterdam's evidence-based migration policies. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams and international networks. Notable research impacts include 16 Scopus citations and 95+ Mendeley readers.

Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed, though collaborative projects suggest team-based research approaches. Active in policy-relevant urban studies initiatives.