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**Dr.dr. Peter Marks is an associate professor at the Department of Public Administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam.** Peter Marks studied economics and philosophy of economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His Ph.D. focused on an alternative explanatory model in game theory. He is member of the Governance & Pluralism team. His theoretical focus is on the development and application of complexity sciences in researching public decision making processes, e.g. the decision making processes of the High Speed Train system in the Netherlands since 1993. This resulted in a second Ph.D. that focussed on Understanding Collective Decision-making based on a complex systems informed fitness landscape perspective. Lately, he started appying complex systemic action research to help community iniatives and/or municipal governments to create public values.
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 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Activity Systems Modelling as a Complex Systemic Approach to Develop Learning Partnerships Between Community Initiatives and Municipal Governments
Marks, P. & Spekkink, W., 1 Mar 2026, In: Systems Research and Behavioral Science. 43, 2, p. 616-628 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Eindrapport: Nabuurschap, duurzaam wonen en zorg Schiebroek
Vaandrager, D. & Marks, P., 25 Nov 2025, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR). 19 p.Research output: Book/Report/Inaugural speech/Farewell speech › Report › Professional
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Airports’ environmental effects and limits to growth: an integrated framework
Pagliarin, S. & Marks, P., 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Policy and Planning. 27, 4, p. 446-462 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Nabuurschap, duurzaam wonen en zorg Noord-Schiebroek: Het beeld van de zorgprofessionals van Schiebroek
Translated title of the contribution :Neighbourhood, sustainable living and care Noord-Schiebroek: The image of the Healthcare Professionals of Schiebroek Research output: Book/Report/Inaugural speech/Farewell speech › Report › Professional
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Nabuurschap, duurzaam wonen en zorg Noord-Schiebroek: Bewonersperspectief
Translated title of the contribution :Neighbourhood, sustainable living and care Noord-Schiebroek: Residents perspective Research output: Book/Report/Inaugural speech/Farewell speech › Report › Professional
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Strategic archetypes of planning processes: Model and evidence
Gerrits, L. (Creator), Marks, P. K. (Creator), Pagliarin, S. (Creator) & Rauws, W. (Creator), 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.6000175.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Strategic_archetypes_of_planning_processes_Model_and_evidence/6000175/1
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Activities
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EGPA - 2023
Elliot, I. (Chair), Knassmueller, M. (Chair) & Marks, P. (Chair)
5 Sept 2023 → 8 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic
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EGPA Conference 2022
Elliot, I. (Chair), Knassmueller, M. (Chair) & Marks, P. (Chair)
7 Sept 2022 → 9 Sept 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic
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EGPA - 2021 - E-conference
Elliot, I. (Chair), Knassmueller, M. (Chair) & Marks, P. (Chair)
8 Sept 2021 → 10 Sept 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic
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EGPA conference
Knassmueller, M. (Chair) & Marks, P. (Chair)
11 Sept 2019 → 13 Sept 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising and contributing to an event › Academic