Martijn de Waal

Martijn de Waal is a scholar specializing in research on new media and urbanization, smart cities, and civic media. He serves as a professor at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, leading the "Play & Civic Media" research team. His research focuses on the intersection of media studies, philosophy of practice, and urban design, examining the impact of digital technology on urban life and public space. His key works include Platform Society, The Hackable City, and studies on smart city governance and citizen participation. His academic contributions are highly appreciated in both academic and practical domains.

• 2010–Present·Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences·Professor
  • Lead of the "Civic Interaction Design" research team, exploring the interplay of digital media and urban design.
  • Focused on research relating to smart cities, civic media, and the design and governance of public spaces.

• No specific timeline provided | University of Amsterdam | Degree in Media Studies
  • Focused on the intersection of new media and urban culture.