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SE Zijlstra is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in Constitutional and Administrative Law. He holds concurrent appointments at the Kooijmans Institute and the Fundamental Rights, Regulation and Responsible Government department. His ancillary roles include teaching at the Universiteit van Curacao, leading the Caribbean Centre for Legislation, and advising the Nederlandse Vereniging voor Wetgeving since 2017. His research focuses on administrative law, legislative processes, and regulatory governance.
Research Interests: Zijlstra explores the intersection of constitutional principles with modern governance challenges, particularly in public contract law, legislative frameworks, and the accountability of administrative bodies. His work emphasizes practical applications in Caribbean jurisdictions and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Recent Research Trends: His 2024 publications address legislative design, administrative discretion, and regulatory harmonization in BES islands, while 2023 work examines procurement laws in Caribbean contexts. He contributes to peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.
Professional Activities: Supervised 3 PhD theses, served on editorial boards (e.g., Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Bestuursrecht), and participated in expert consultations on legal reforms.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Kooijmans Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary legal research and policy development.
