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Maarten Hajer is a distinguished professor in Urban Futures and serves as the Director of the Urban Futures Studio. He previously held the position of professor in Public Policy at the University of Amsterdam from 1998 to 2015 and was the Director-General of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency from 2008 to 2015. Hajer has authored several influential scholarly books and articles, including 'Politics of Environmental Discourse' (Oxford 1995) and 'Smart Cities: Visualizing the Challenges of 21st Century Urbanism' (NAi/010, 2014). His recent work critiques the prevalent discourse surrounding smart cities and emphasizes the importance of connecting technological advances with urban development strategies to address climate change. He was the Chief-Curator of the International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam in 2016 and is recognized for his contributions to environmental governance and urban planning. Hajer has been elected Government Manager of the Year in 2014 and serves as a member of the UNEP’s International Resource Panel. He continues to engage with various community and academic initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable urban futures.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Leading research and teaching in Urban Futures.
University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conducted research and taught in the field of Public Policy.
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency • The Hague, Netherlands
Oversaw environmental assessment and policy-making initiatives.
Department of Psychology