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Research profile
I am Assistant professor in Spatial Planning and Urban Development, focusing on the (spatial) circular economy, strategic scenario planning, polycentric economic networks, the planning of port-cities, and the Dutch-Belgian cooperation.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor in Spatial Planning and Urbanism, Universiteit Gent
1 Mar 2014 → 1 Jun 2018
Award Date: 28 Sept 2018
External positions
Editor, plaNext journal
1 Jun 2016 → …
Keywords (LCC)
- HB Economic Theory
- Regional Development
- G Geography (General)
- spatial planning
- HC Economic History and Conditions
- HD28 Management. Industrial Management
- DH Netherlands (The Low Countries)
Thematic collaboration
- Circular Built Environment Hub
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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Delft scales to aspects circular built environment model: the result of two years of interdisciplinary discussions
Wandl, A., Ioannou, O., Gruis, V., Peck, D., Jenkins, A., Geldermans, B., van den Berghe, K., Bucci-Ancapi, F., Tsui, T., van Uden, M., Egger, T., Dabrowski, M., Medici, P. & Klein, T., 2026, In: Planning Practice and Research. 41, 2, p. 317-338 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Going circular: Unlocking the potential of regions and cities to drive the circular economy transition
Dąbrowski, M. (Editor), Van den Berghe, K. (Editor), Williams, J. (Editor) & Van Bueren, E. (Editor), 2025, Abingdon, Oxon/New York, NY: Routledge - Taylor & Francis Group. 113 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book editing › Scientific › peer-review
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How ex ante policy evaluation supports circular city development: Amsterdam's mass timber construction policy
Bucci Ancapi, F., Kleijweg, M., Van den Berghe, K., Yorke-Smith, N. & van Bueren, E., 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 376, 12 p., 124516.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Implementing circular practices in a construction clients’ organisation: Strategic interventions on intra-organisational barriers for operationalising TU Delft’s circular campus ambitions
Kokhuis, K., Van den Berghe, K. & Straub, A., 2025, In: Journal of Corporate Real Estate. 21 p., 38.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Investerende Antwerpse chemie afhankelijk van Nederlandse basisindustrie
Van den Berghe, K. B. J., De Vil, T., Eggermont, K. & Noels, G., 2025, In: Economisch Statistische Berichten. 110, 4847, p. 311-313 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Open AccessFile27 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Data underlying Circular city policy coherence in Greater London
Bucci Ancapi, F. E. (Creator), van Bueren, E. M. (Creator) & Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 20 Dec 2023
DOI: 10.4121/1EEAAB32-302C-4AB6-926F-7ECF1B73D8B9
Dataset/Software: Dataset
Prizes
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Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Recipient), 4 May 2023
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
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Flemish and Dutch Plandag Best Young Planner Paper Award 2014
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Recipient), 22 May 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Flemish and Dutch Plandag Best Young Planner Paper Award 2015
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Recipient), 21 May 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Flemish Organization of Spatial Planners Master Thesis Prize 2013
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Recipient), 12 Nov 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Flemish Research Council International Mobility Award
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Recipient), 15 Aug 2016
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Keynote: De goede kaarten van het NSPD in het nieuwe tijdperk. Vooruit kijken door achteruit te kijken
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Speaker)
14 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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The port city trilemma
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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The Circular Economy Trilemma
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Speaker)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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Keynote: The circular economy is dead, long live the circular economy
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Speaker)
18 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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De circulaire economie
Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Speaker)
19 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
Projects
- 2 Active
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Circularity for Educators
Ioannou, O. (Participant), Wandl, A. (Participant), Klein, T. (Participant), Furlan, C. (Participant), Hein, C. M. (Participant), Kousoulas, S. (Participant), Radman, A. (Participant), Wamelink, J. W. F. (Participant), Meijer, A. (Participant), van den Dobbelsteen, A. A. J. F. (Participant), Konstantinou, T. (Participant), Boerstra, A. C. (Participant), Newton, C. E. L. (Participant), Peck, D. P. (Participant), Maghsoudi Nia, E. (Participant), Migoni Alejandre, E. (Participant), van Bueren, E. M. (Participant), Bucci Ancapi, F. E. (Participant), Azcarate Aguerre, J. F. (Participant), van Uden, M. F. M. (Participant), Smit, M. J. (Participant), Tillie, N. M. J. D. (Participant), Hamida, M. B. (Participant), Bohm, N. L. (Participant), Gruis, V. H. (Participant), Boorsma, N. E. (Participant), Egger, T. (Participant), Brancart, S. (Participant), Schroeder , T. (Participant), Zabek, M. (Participant), Ding, L. (Participant), Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Participant), Sinnige, K. R. (Participant), Aghaee, A. (Participant), Asselbergs, M. F. (Participant), Batallé Garcia, A. (Participant) & Jenkins, A. J. (Participant)
1/09/22 → …
Project: Collaboration
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Circular Built Environment Hub
Klein, T. (Participant), Geldermans, R. J. (Participant), Ioannou, O. (Participant), Wandl, A. (Participant), Dubbeling, D. J. (Participant), Mansveld, N. (Participant), Asselbergs, M. F. (Participant), Azcarate Aguerre, J. F. (Participant), van Bennekom, H. A. (Participant), Van den Berghe, K. B. J. (Participant), Boerstra, A. C. (Participant), van Bortel, G. A. (Participant), Bucci Ancapi, F. E. (Participant), van Bueren, E. M. (Participant), Cavallo, R. (Participant), Çetin-Öztürk, S. (Participant), Dabrowski, M. M. (Participant), Ersoy, A. (Participant), Gruis, V. H. (Participant), Heesbeen, C. (Participant), Jansen, B. (Participant), Konstantinou, T. (Participant), Leclercq, E. M. (Participant), Luscuere, P. G. (Participant), van Marrewijk, A. H. (Participant), Medici, P. (Participant), Meijer, A. (Participant), Overschie, M. G. F. (Participant), Peck, D. P. (Participant), Sabbe, A. L. P. (Participant), Smit, M. J. (Participant), van Stijn, A. (Participant), Straub, A. (Participant), van Timmeren, A. (Participant), Tsui, T. P. Y. (Participant), Wamelink, J. W. F. (Participant), Baert, E. A. Y. (Participant), Batallé Garcia, A. (Participant), Bestul, B. (Participant), Brancart, S. (Participant), Bremenkamp, L. R. (Participant), Chan, P. W. (Participant), da Silva Torres, I. (Participant), Egger, T. (Participant), Fremouw, M. A. (Participant), Hall, D. (Participant), Hamida, M. B. (Participant), Hausleitner, B. (Participant), Hijlkema, C. (Participant), Jongert, J. (Participant), Koljensic, P. (Participant), Maghsoudi Nia, E. (Participant), Mweso, C. S. (Participant), Roders, A. R. (Participant), Remøy, H. (Participant), Salzberger, M. (Participant), Schraven, D. (Participant) & van Laar, B. (Participant)
1/05/16 → …
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Interview: Onderzoek NASA-satellietbeelden: in Schaarbeek was de grond na een hittegolf 7 graden warmer dan in Ukkel
27/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Interview: Hittekaarten van Oostende tot Genk: in welke wijken is de temperatuur het hoogst?
27/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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'De min gaan we niet goedmaken, maar niet alles is somber'
22/01/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other