Maurice Jansen

Senior Researcher / Business Developer Erasmus University Rotterdam

Maurice is an engaged scholar, education innovator and business ecosystems developer. His  ikigai is in exploring and sharing port and transport knowledge. As a scholar he engaged with business professionals in action research, design and delivery of education solutions and he fostered business innovation ecosystems. Ports and port cities have always been his playground, and he is fascinated by the potential of ports as a force for positive change.

Taking a human and community centric approach, he is exploring how partnerships can effectively contribute to resolving the ‘wicked problems’ of society, in essence how people can become a force for positive change, using their head, heart and hands, in harmony with nature and others. Maurice's PhD focused on 'Ports as a force of positive change? An ecosystems approach to inclusive port development', from Erasmus University Rotterdam, department of Business-Society Management.