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Gijs van Maanen is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg Law School, specializing in the intersection of ethics, law, and policy related to new data technologies. His research focuses on open data and government policies, and he has completed a PhD project investigating practices in the Netherlands. He has received the annual Tilburg University Dissertation Award and has produced extensive work on collective data governance and algorithmic transparency. His recent projects include a starter grant-funded initiative analyzing algorithmic governance at Dutch local governments, with a keen interest in civil disobedience and academic freedom. Van Maanen also serves as the program director for the Bachelor in Data Science at Tilburg University and is a member of the Tilburg Young Academy. His previous academic experience includes fellowships and visiting scholarly positions across prominent institutions in Germany and the UK. He has published numerous articles and co-authored works on data commons and governance, showcasing his commitment to addressing pressing socio-ethical questions in academia and public discourse.
Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands
Teaching and research in the area of ethics, law, and policy of new data technologies.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Conducting research on data governance within the Faculty of Law, Economics, Governance.
Tilburg University • Tilburg, Netherlands
Investigating open government data practices in the Netherlands as part of his doctoral dissertation.
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