Wouter Spekkink

Wouter Spekkink is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Sociology, Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has held this position since September 1, 2019, and is actively engaged in research and teaching on governance and sustainability.

His research focuses on complex governance processes related to sustainability, including public-private collaborations for sustainable industrial clusters, grassroots circular economy initiatives, and climate policy governance. He employs graph-theoretical methodologies and has developed specialized software to analyze complex social systems. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in environmental sustainability and governance.

Wouter teaches courses on governance and coordinates the Dutch master’s specialization in Governance and Management of Complex Systems. His recent publications span topics such as hydrogen transition, policy evaluation tools like the Policy Compass, sustainable consumption among young adults, and community-driven circular economy practices. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining sociology, public administration, environmental science, and systems thinking.

Wouter has collaborated on multiple research outputs including journal articles, reports, book chapters, and software. Notable collaborations include work with J. Quist, M. Lavanga, J. Koppenjan, and P. Marks. His research is published in journals such as Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions and Journal of Cleaner Production, and disseminated through institutional reports and academic books.

He is involved in applied governance projects and network-based analyses, suggesting active engagement in advising and research teams, though specific students or grants are not listed. His work emphasizes learning partnerships, policy innovation, and sociotechnical transitions in sustainability governance.