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Igor Nikolic is an impact-driven, transdisciplinary system engineer at Delft University of Technology. He specializes in developing multi-model participatory modeling processes that support stakeholders in strategic decision-making under deep uncertainty. His work aims to maximize the societal impact of research by assisting decision-makers in shaping the energy resource transition across industrial infrastructure domains. Nikolic's approach centers on socio-technical modeling and draws from Complex Adaptive Systems and evolutionary theory. He employs Design Science Action Research methodologies to ground his modeling methods, facilitating knowledge transfer from academia to practice, and improving social learning processes among stakeholders to foster sustainable transitions. He is committed to conducting relevant and engaging research that seeks transformative societal impacts while maintaining a balance between personal and professional life. Additionally, he serves as a mentor in the TPM graduate school, with a focus on neurodiversity and mental health.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Leading research and teaching in the field of participatory modeling and decision-making.
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