Dr. M. Hisschemöller

Summary

Matthijs Hisschemöller has built up a broad experience in the field of (environmental) policy science. His main scientific interest is problem structure in different types of political processes and problem structuring through the articulation of (hidden) assumptions in policy argument. This interest is reflected in publications on diverse topics such as voting rights for non-Dutch immigrants (1987), hazardous (nuclear) waste facility siting (1989) frame reflection (1996), the public perception of science and technology (1999), the North-South divide in international environmental agreements (1999), the role of science in nature conservation (2004, 2007) paradigms of governing the transition to a sustainable energy system (2006) and methods for stakeholder dialogue (2003; in press).

He was the first non-American to (co-)edit the Policy Studies Review Annual (Volume 12, 2001, with William Dunn, Jerome Ravetz and Rob Hoppe), entitled Knowledge, Power and Participation in Environmental Policy Analysis.

His current work focuses on interactive approaches to enhance policy learning through the articulation and evaluation of conflicting lines of argument. He has been involved in several participatory integrated assessments, such as Climate OptiOns for the Long term (COOL) and, more recently the H2 Dialogue, the recovery of the Eemsmond region in the Netherlands through biomass related industrial activities (Costa Due), 50% emission reductions for Amsterdam Parkstad (Ecostiler), the realization of a climate neutral office building for the municipality of Amsterdam (Diamond4Ever), opportunities for energy from biomass (Biomass Dialogue) and the development of an energy policy for the island Curacao.

Academic Training

1993	PhD Social Sciences, University of Amsterdam
1981	Master’s degree in Political Science, University of Amsterdam

Professional employment history

1992 – present	Senior researcher, Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. From 2001 - Associate Professor, From 2001-2003: Acting Department Head Environmental Policy Analysis.
1991 – 1995	Elected representative in Provinciale Staten Noord-Holland
1988 – 1991	research fellow, RISBO, Erasmus University Rotterdam
1983 – 1988	research fellow, Leyden Institute for Social Policy Research and Research Group Energy and Environment, Leiden University
1982 – 1983	research fellow, Department of Public Administration, University of Amsterdam

Awards

1994 – present	Awarded with 10 NWO (Netherlands Science Foundation) funded programmes, projects and workshops..
1994	Runner-up for the Political Science Award (Politicologenprijs) 1994 for the PhD dissertation De democratie van problemen.
1993	Honourable citation (eervolle vermelding) with the Van Poelje Jaarprijs voor bestuurskunde (Public administration Award) for the PhD dissertation De democratie van problemen.
1990	Fulbright award from the Netherlands America Commission; Fulbright scholar with Prof. William N. Dunn at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.

Teaching (regular only)

year – present	IVM Masters Environmental Resources Management: Contribution to Module 4: Environmental Policy.
2006 – present	IVM Masters Environmental Resources Management: Coordination of specialization Energy Policy and supervision of masters theses
1996 – present	Research School SENSE (since 1996): Environmental Policy Analysis: concepts, theories and methods (PhD course).

Boards and Committees

1997- present	Chair of Research Committee 46 (Global Environmental Change) of IPSA (International Political Science Association), member of the Board since 1994.
2002 - present	Bezinningsgroep Energiebeleid: member
1999 – 2007	Member of Steering Group 3 of the Netherlands RMNO (Advisory Council for Research on Spatial Planning, Nature and the Environment).
1998 – January 2009	Member of programme commission NWO-NOVEM Energy Research
1993 – 2002	Member of Board SISWO/SWOME (Social sciences environment and energy research)
1986 – 1990	Member of SISWO working group Methodologie en Bestuurskunde
1984 – 1987	Editor of Komma, Tijdschrift voor Politiek en Sociaal Onderzoek.

Boards and Committees

1997- present  Chair of Research Committee 46 (Global Environmental Change) of IPSA (International Political Science Association), member of the Board since 1994. 
2002 - present  Bezinningsgroep Energiebeleid: member 
1999 – 2007  Member of Steering Group 3 of the Netherlands RMNO (Advisory Council for Research on Spatial Planning, Nature and the Environment). 
1998 – January 2009  Member of programme commission NWO-NOVEM Energy Research 
1993 – 2002  Member of Board SISWO/SWOME (Social sciences environment and energy research) 
1986 – 1990  Member of SISWO working group Methodologie en Bestuurskunde 
1984 – 1987  Editor of Komma, Tijdschrift voor Politiek en Sociaal Onderzoek. 

Non-academic

2008 – present	Advisor C8: New Energy Movement.
2007 – present	Member of the board: Stichting Nationale Hannie Schaft Herdenking.

Selected publications

In progress

Cuppen, E., Breukers, S., Hisschemöller, M., Bergsma, E. (submitted). Articulating Divergent Perspectives: Q Methodology in a Participatory Integrated Assessment on Energy Options from Biomass in The Netherlands.

Pesch, U., D. Huitema and M. Hisschemöller (submitted). Shifts and stability in the boundary role of the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

Bode, R. and M. Hisschemöller (submitted). The Dutch Stakeholder Dialogue on sustainable hydrogen futures.

Hisschemöller, M. and C. Cornelisse (submitted). Stakeholder dialogue as a vehicle to challenge dominant frames of climate neutral buildings.

Breukers, S., Cuppen, E., Suurs, R., Hisschemöller, M., Bergsma, E. Contribution of stakeholder dialogue to technological innovation systems research: explorations based on empirical inquiries in the Dutch biomass domains.

Woerd, F. van der, M. Hisschemöller and E. Bergsma. Urban renovation and the challenges for public participation.

Hisschemöller, M. Knowledge and power in the Dutch energy transition.

Books, monographs and book chapters

Hisschemöller, M., J. Eberg, A. Engels, and K. von Moltke (in press). Environmental Institutions and Learning. Perspectives from the policy sciences. In Boersema, J.J. and L. Reijnders (eds.): Principles of Environmental Science. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Amsterdam.

Ros J., M. Hisschemöller, F. Brouwer and G.J. van den Born (2006). Participatory Approaches for a Transition in Agriculture: the Case of the Netherlands. In Brouwer, F. and B. McCarl: Agriculture and Climate Beyond 2015: A new perspective on future land use patterns. Springer, New York.

Hisschemöller, M. (2005). Participation as Knowledge Production and the Limits of Democracy. In S. Maasen and P. Weingart (eds.): Democratization of Expertise? Exploring Novel Forms of Scientific Advice in Political Decision-Making – Yearbook Sociology of the Sciences, vol. 24. Kluwer, Dordrecht.

Hisschemöller, M, R. Bode, with contributions from H. Jeeninga (2005). Paradigms of governing the transition to a sustainable energy system and their implications for technology development. A critical reflection. Amsterdam, Institute for Environmental Studies.

Journal Articles

Cuppen, E., Hisschemöller, M. & Midden, C.J.H. (forthcoming in 2009). Bias in the exchange of arguments: the case of scientists' evaluation of lay viewpoints on GM food. Public Understanding of Science. Vol. 18(5).

Van de Kerkhof, M., Cuppen, E., & Hisschemöller, M. (2009). The repertory grid to unfold conflicting positions: The case of a stakeholder dialogue on prospects for hydrogen. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Vol. 76 (422-432).

Turnhout, E., Hisschemöller, M. & Eijsackers,  H. (2008).  Science in Wadden sea policy: from accommodation to advocacy. Environmental Science & Policy, Vol. 11 (227-239).

Turnhout, E., Hisschemöller, M. & Eijsackers,  H. (2007). Ecological indicators: between the two fires of science and policy. In Ecological Indicators, Vol. 7 (215-228).

Policy Briefs and advisory reports

Hisschemöller, M, A, Correlje and J, de Jong, I. Boas, R. Bode and C. van der Linde with contributions by E. van der Velden (2009). Curacao Dialogue on Energy Policy: Vision for a Curacao energy policy. Amsterdam, Institute for Environmental Studies.

Hisschemöller, M., S. Breukers, E. Cuppen and E. Bergsma (2009). Een dialog over de duurzaamheid van energie uit biomassa: visies, ketens en perspectieven. Amsterdam, Instituut voor Milieuvraagstukken, Utrecht, Copernicus Instituut.

Hisschemöller, M. and C. Cornelisse, met bijdragen van Noor van Andel en Hans Hof  (2008). Diamond4Ever: een CO₂ neutraal monument voor innovatief Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Institute for Environmental Studies.

Burghgraef, B., M. Hisschemöller and F Stokman (2008). Meer mogelijk met duurzame energie. Verkenning van opties voor vier projecten in de stad Groningen. Groningen, Decide BV en Stichting C8.

Hisschemöller, M. (2008). De lamentabele toestand van het energietransitiebeleid. Observaties en kennisvragen vanuit een interduisciplinair beleidswetenschappelijk perspectief. Amsterdam, Institute for Environmental Studies. 

Hisschemöller, M, R, Bode and A, Correlje (Octobre 2008). Expert sessions report, Curacao energy dialogue, first round (19 – 25 Septembr, 2008),

Hisschemöller, M, A, Correlje and J, de Jong (2008, januari). Een dialoog over energiebeleid voor Curaçao? Een verkenning van visies en opvattingen onder 50 betrokkenen. Amsterdam, Instituut voor Milieuvraagstukken.

Woerd, F. van der, M. Hisschemöller, E. Bergsma and C. Cornelisse, with contributions by Hans Hof (2008). 70% CO₂ reduction in Amsterdam New West. The Ecostiler Dialogue on sustainable energy options for housing renovation. Amsterdam, Institute for Environmental Studies.