Jan Starke

Jan Starke is a researcher on “Public Design for Water Transition” in the Resilience Management & Governance team. His research focuses on legal and governance aspects of the transition to a sustainable and circular water supply. He is fascinated by the issue of how stakeholders and policymakers can deal with societal conflicts productively. In addition, legal aspects of the water transition are central to his work, particularly compliance and implementation of EU regulations. As part of his PhD research at Wageningen University & Research, Jan explored ways in which an inclusive dialogue between fundamentally different perspectives can contribute to innovative solution directions and new ideas.
Moreover, Jan is interested in the development of transdisciplinary research methods. Jan has a political science, sustainability, environmental law, and public administration background. In addition to his academic knowledge, he has extensive experience as a project and quality manager.