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I am an Assistant Professor in Design for Participatory Transformation at the Athena Institute, Faculty of Science, VU University in Amsterdam.
I do research into participatory technology assessment, participatory futuring, and knowledge co-production for sustainable innovation. Key concepts in my research are playfulness, frame reflection, epistemic cultures, guiding visions, dialogue and living labs.
Due to my educational background, I produce various research outputs, apart from scientific publications, including art installations, board games, mockumentaries and science museum exhibits.
Ancillary activities
- Kinderopvangorganisatie | Amsterdam | Oudercommissie | 2021-10-15 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Transformative Experience Design in Science and Technology Centres and Museums; Assumption Shifts, Co-curation, Polyvocality, and Controversies
van der Meij, M. G. & Blijleven, C. K. J., 2026, Transformative Museum Experiences. Calvi, L., Vermeeren, A. & Sabiescu, A. (eds.). Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 95-114 20 p. (Springer Series on Cultural Computing; vol. Part F652).Research output: Chapter in Book / Report / Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review
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Transformative urban food governance: how municipal staff coordinating urban living labs navigate politics, administration and participation
Luger, J., van der Meij, M., Regeer, B. & Loeber, A., 2 Dec 2025, In: Local Environment. 30, 12, p. 1493-1511 19 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Food Insecurity in Amsterdam Noord: Experiences of Infrastructural Violence in an Urban Food Environment
Luger, J. & van der Meij, M., 2025, In: Urban Planning. 10, p. 1-26 26 p., 10577.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Strategies to address critical challenges to effective science-society relations, including misinformation and trust.
Moreno-Castro, C., Mendoza-Poudereux, I., van der Meij, M. & Roedema, T., 2025, 57 p.Research output: Book / Report › Report › Academic
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Small wins in practice: Learnings from 16 European initiatives working towards the transformation of urban food systems
Rao, M., Luger, J., Regeer, B. J., Lopez, C. Y., Wilde, D., Wilde, D., Ayalp, E. K., Gil, J. P., Moeller, N. I., Cive, Y. Ö. & van der Meij, M. G., Nov 2024, In: Food Policy. 129, p. 1-13 13 p., 102761.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Courses
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Coordinated Opportunities for Advanced Leadership and Engagement in Science Communication in Europe
Kupper, F. (Project Researcher), Aris, A. (Project Researcher), Boersma, K. (Project Researcher), Roedema, T. (Project Researcher), De Long, K. (Project Researcher), Willems, W. (Project Researcher), Putter, J. (Project Researcher), van der Meij, M. (Project Researcher), van Oudheusden, M. (Principal Investigator), Ramaaker, E. (Project Researcher) & van der Aar, P. (Project Researcher)
1/04/23 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Science Museums of the Future
van der Meij, M. (Principal Investigator), Blijleven, C. (PhD candidate), Kupper, F. (Project Researcher) & Regeer, B. (Project Researcher)
1/03/23 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Furthering design thinking in VU-UT education and research into complex societal challenges
van der Meij, M. (Principal Investigator), Karahanoglu, A. (Principal Investigator) & Pennartz, F. (Project Researcher)
1/05/22 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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'Optimalisatie en bestendiging van continu leren en verbeteren in de Nederlandse Gezondheidszorg
Broerse, J. (Project Researcher), Schuitmaker-Warnaar, T. J. (Project Researcher), Marsman, G. (Project Researcher), van der Meij, M. (Project Researcher), den Hoed, D. (Project Researcher) & Pittens, C. (Project Researcher)
1/01/22 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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FUSILLI - ‘Fostering the Urban food System Transformation through Innovative Living Labs Implementation
Regeer, B. (Principal Investigator), van der Meij, M. (Project Researcher), Loeber, A. (Project Researcher), den Boer, MSc, A. C. L. (Project Researcher), Luger, J. (Project Researcher) & Rao, M. (Project Researcher)
1/01/21 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
Activities
- 2 Conference
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SCORAI-ERSCP-WUR Conference
Schrammeijer, B. (Participant), van der Meij, M. (Participant), Koetse, M. (Participant) & Berg, M. (Participant)
5 Jul 2023 → 8 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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Public Communication on Science and Technology (PCST)
van der Meij, M. (Organiser)
11 Apr 2023 → 14 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference › Academic
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