Professor Dr. Jochen Monstadt
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Biography
Jochen Monstadt is a Professor of Governance and Urban Dynamics, holding the Chair in Spatial Planning at Utrecht University. His research and teaching focus on place-based transformations in cities, with particular emphasis on the role of technical infrastructures (such as energy, water, wastewater, solid waste, transportation, and ICT) in shaping urban sustainability in both the Global North and South. He is particularly interested in urban governance and planning of socio-technical systems, exploring topics related to sustainability transitions, urban resilience, and hybrid infrastructure regimes. Jochen's work spans comparative empirical studies of cities such as Berlin, Los Angeles, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, and Cape Town, contributing critical theoretical insights into how urban infrastructures are governed, contested, and transformed.
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Experience
Professor
2016-11-01 — PresentUtrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Jochen Monstadt serves as a Professor of Governance and Urban Dynamics, leading research on the role of urban infrastructures in fostering sustainable cities.
Professor
2009-01-01 — 2016-11-01Darmstadt University of Technology • Darmstadt, Germany
Jochen held the position of Professor of Spatial Infrastructure Planning and served as the Director of the Graduate School of Urban Studies.
Awards
Vice President
Requirements for Utrecht University
Master Program
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Application Checklist
- Transcript of records
- Motivation letter
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes
Department of Psychology