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Jasper van Dijk is a PhD candidate with an interest in transdisciplinary research in the field of sustainability transitions. His research is part of the NWO-funded project "Organising Knowledge and Learning for the Regional Energy Transition" (ORAKLE). His work focuses on the governance of energy transitions and specifically the role of learning in relation to transition governance. By adopting an action research approach, Jasper actively engages and collaborates with practitioners in the energy transition.
Academic background
Jasper holds a BSc in Natural Sciences (Radboud University Nijmegen) and a MSc in Innovation Sciences (Technical University of Eindhoven). As part of his MSc thesis, he studied how multi-level governance dynamics influence a region's capacity to govern the energy transition. During his studies, Jasper did exchanges at the National University of Singapore and Uppsala University (Sweden) where he took minors in the field of public policy and sustainable development.
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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ORAKLE: Organising knowledge and learning for the regional energy transition
Wieczorek, A. J. (Project Manager), van Summeren, L. F. M. (Project member), Kluskens, N. (Project member) & van Dijk, J. (Project member)
1/08/20 → 31/08/25
Project: Second tier
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The emergence and development of governance capacities for transformative change: Insights from energy regions in the Netherlands
van Dijk, J. G. W., 24 Feb 2026, Eindhoven: Eindhoven University of Technology. 277 p.Research output: Thesis › Phd Thesis 1 (Research TU/e / Graduation TU/e)
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Developing governance capacities for regional energy transition: The case of Eindhoven Metropolitan Region
van Dijk, J. G. W. (Corresponding author), Wieczorek, A. J., Gevers, J. M. P. & Groenleer, M., Jun 2025, In: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. 55, 17 p., 100968.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Handvatten voor het organiseren van leren in duurzaamheidstransities
van Dijk, J. G. W. & van Summeren, L. F. M., 29 Aug 2025, Eindhoven: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven. 15 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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How learning drives transformative change in regional energy transition governance: Mobilizing insights from a longitudinal case study of a Dutch energy region
van Dijk, J. G. W., 2025, (In preparation) In: Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. XX, XResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Kennisbehoeften van gemeenten in regionale energietransities: ORAKLE Deliverable 2: Overview of regional actors’ knowledge needs vis-a-vis current methods in the knowledge platform
Smits, C., van Summeren, L. F. M. & van Dijk, J. G. W., 22 Aug 2025, 8 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Activities
- 2 Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition
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Energiefestival Noord-Brabant 2024
van Dijk, J. (Organiser) & van Summeren, L. F. M. (Organiser)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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Workshop ORAKLE - Leren en kennisdelen in de energietransitie
van Summeren, L. F. M. (Organiser) & van Dijk, J. (Organiser)
11 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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Press/Media
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Findings from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Area of Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions Reported (Regional Capacity To Govern the Energy Transition: the Case of Two Dutch Energy Regions)
23/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Energietransitie kun je leren
van Dijk, J. & Meijer-Tolkamp, L.
9/09/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Thesis
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Governing our way towards 100% renewable energy: how governance dynamics influence a region’s capacity to bring about transformative change of the Dutch energy system: the case of the two Dutch energy regions of Holland Rijnland and Noordoost Brabant
van Dijk, J. G. W. (Author), Wieczorek, A. J. (Supervisor 1), Alkemade, F. (Supervisor 2) & Verbong, G. P. J. (Supervisor 2), 31 Aug 2020Student thesis: Master
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