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Mirko Noordegraaf is a full professor specializing in Public Management at the Utrecht School of Governance (USG), Utrecht University. He has been head of the department since September 2023. Previously, he served as the vice dean of Societal Impact at the Faculty of Law, Economics, and Governance from 2018 to 2023, and chaired the executive board of USG from 2012 to 2018. Noordegraaf has an extensive background in examining management issues within public domains, especially focusing on professionalism and the behavior of professionals in various sectors such as policing and healthcare. His research includes the analysis of professionalism and the evolving nature of work and organization in public services. Additionally, he coordinates educational and research initiatives, including the undergraduate and master's programs in Public Management. He has contributed to numerous academic journals including Organization Studies and Public Administration Review, and has published work on the impacts of public management and political professionalism. Noordegraaf actively engages in advisory roles, contributing to various national and European committees related to public governance.
Utrecht School of Governance, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Leading the Department of Public Management, overseeing research, educational programs, and administrative duties.
Faculty of Law, Economics & Governance, Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Oversaw initiatives to enhance the societal impact of academic research and education.
Utrecht School of Governance • Utrecht, Netherlands
Led the administrative and strategic direction of the Utrecht School of Governance.
Department of Psychology