The PhD supervisors at our institute are dedicated to guiding doctoral students through their research journey in urban development and governance. Each supervisor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in various fields, providing a comprehensive and supportive environment for our PhD candidates.
Dr Alberto Gianoli | Head of Urban Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience Department
Dr Alberto Gianoli is an economist and management specialist with expertise in environmental economics and finance, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and green transitions and impact studies. He has completed a wide range of research and consultancy assignments and has held various positions around the wold.
Dr Alexander Los | Senior Specialist in Urban Environment and Climate Change
Dr Alexander Los is a climatologist and expert in urban air pollution and heat extremes. His research focuses on sustainable urban transition processes to mitigate climate change, including reducing air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions and energy transition.
Dr Beatriz Calzada Olvera | Specialist in Economics and Innovation
Beatriz Calzada Olvera is currently an economics researcher and lecturer at IHS. Her research currently focuses on innovation, development economics, (local) economic growth, extractive industries, trade, global value chains, inequality, and resilience.
Dr. Jan Fransen | Lead Specialist in Urban Economic Development and Resilience, Assistant Professor
Dr Fransen has over 25 years of experience in local economic development and resilience, with a particular interest in urban resilience, community-based organisations, informality, clustering, innovation systems, global value chains and institutional economics.
Dr Maartje van Eerd | Senior Specialist in Housing and Social Development
Maartje van Eerd is a Human Geographer by profession with extensive experience as a researcher, trainer, and advisor on housing and social development issues. Her PhD research focused on the governance aspects of resettlement in Chennai, India. Her main research interest and expertise is in housing rights, displacement and resettlement, livelihoods and gender.
Prof. Dr Dr Lasse Gerrits | IHS Academic Director
Dr Dr Lasse Gerrits has extensive experience in Public Administration and Urban Planning. He completed his studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam and has held various academic positions, focusing on governance, urban planning, and infrastructure development. At IHS, he is the Academic Director, overseeing the PhD programme and student supervision.
Dr Paula Nagler | Head of Urban Economics and Governance Department
Dr Paula Nagler is an economic researcher with 15 years of experience. Her expertise lies in public policy analysis, impact evaluation, entrepreneurship and labour markets, inequality and inclusive innovation. She has worked extensively with household surveys and administrative databases.
Dr Sofia Pagliarin | Researcher in Urban Transitions and Digitisation
Dr Sofia Pagliarin holds a PhD in urban studies and spatial planning and development from Bicocca University of Milan and KU Leuven. Her expertise includes land-use patterns, multi-level governance, and the implementation of large-scale urban development projects.
Prof. Dr Harry Geerlings | Professor in the Governance of Sustainable Mobility
Prof. Dr Harry Geerlings specializes in sustainable transport and its interaction with the environment and spatial planning. His teaching covers various topics, including energy consumption at container terminals and port governance.
Prof.Dr Jurian Edelenbos | Professor of Interactive Urban Governance
Prof. Dr Jurian Edelenbos completed his PhD at Delft University of Technology and has developed expertise in governance, citizen participation, and network management. His research interests revolve around urban management, integrated water management, and sustainable energy.
Prof. Dr Martin de Jong | Scientific Director of the Erasmus Initiative 'Dynamics of Inclusive Prosperity'
Prof. Dr Martin de Jong is the Scientific Director of the Erasmus Initiative 'Dynamics of Inclusive Prosperity' and a professor at the Erasmus School of Law and Rotterdam School of Management. His research focuses on public policy, urban studies, and sustainable urban development.