Dr. Gaston Heimeriks

Dr. Gaston Heimeriks

Assistant Professor
Innovation and Sustainability
+31 30 253 7802
g.j.heimeriks@uu.nl

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Researcher ID: G-1057-2012 View profile at ResearcherID.com

 

Publications

2023

Scholarly publications

Li, D., Alkemade, F., Frenken, K., & Heimeriks, G. (2023). Catching up in clean energy technologies: a patent analysis. The Journal of Technology Transfer, 48(2), 693-715. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10961-021-09912-y
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/428073/s10961_021_09912_y.pdf?sequence=1

2022

Scholarly publications

Jara, S. D. M., Meijer, I., Heimeriks, G., & Willemse, T. (2022). Driving the innovation process by connecting regional knowledge bases to local needs. fteval Journal for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation, 53, 69-76. https://doi.org/10.22163/fteval.2022.543
Yap, X. S., Truffer, B., Li, D., & Heimeriks, G. (2022). Towards transformative leapfrogging. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 44, 226-244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2022.07.003
Romero Goyeneche, O., Vila I De Villasante, E., Arroyave, F., Heimeriks, G., & Schot, J. (2022). Novel approaches for addressing the Sustainable Development Goals at Utrecht University. Abstract from EU-SPRI Conference 2022, Utrecht, Netherlands.
van den Heiligenberg, H. A. R. M., Heimeriks, G. J., Hekkert, M. P., & Raven, R. P. J. M. (2022). Pathways and harbours for the translocal diffusion of sustainability innovations in Europe. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 42, 374-394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2022.01.011
Li, D., Heimeriks, G., & Alkemade, F. (2022). Knowledge flows in global renewable energy innovation systems: the role of technological and geographical distance. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 34(4), 418-432. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2021.1903416

2021

Scholarly publications

Wiarda, M., Heimeriks, G., & Doorn, N. (2021). Science Systems: A framework for understanding knowledge dynamics. Abstract from Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway.
Willemse, T., & Heimeriks, G. (2021). Regional knowledge production: the role of institutions in shaping scientific developments. Abstract from Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway.
Arroyave, F., Goyeneche, O. Y. R., Gore, M., Heimeriks, G., Jenkins, J., & Petersen, A. (2021). On the social and cognitive dimensions of wicked environmental problems characterized by conceptual and solution uncertainty. (pp. 1-12). arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2104.10279
Li, D., Heimeriks, G., & Alkemade, F. (2021). Recombinant invention in solar photovoltaic technology: can geographical proximity bridge technological distance? Regional Studies, 55(4), 605-616. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2020.1839639

2020

Scholarly publications

Li, D., Heimeriks, G., & Alkemade, F. (2020). The emergence of renewable energy technologies at country level: relatedness, international knowledge spillovers and domestic energy markets. Industry and Innovation, 27(9), 991-1013. https://doi.org/10.1080/13662716.2020.1713734

2019

Scholarly publications

Hankel, A., Heimeriks, G., & Lago, P. (2019). Green ICT adoption using a maturity model. Sustainability (Switzerland), 11(24), [7163]. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11247163
Heimeriks, G., Li, D., Lamers, W., Meijer, I., & Yegros, A. (2019). Scientific knowledge production in European regions: patterns of growth, diversity and complexity. European Planning Studies, 27(11), 2123-2143. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2019.1645814
Yap, X. S., Truffer, B., Li, D., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2019). From knowledge based catching-up to leading the development of new socio-technical systems: China's changing positions in the global solar pv industry. Paper presented at EU-SPRI 2019 Conference, Rome, Italy.
Laurens, P., Villard, L., Larédo, P., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2019). Corporate exploitation of territories of knowledge: A case study on pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors. Paper presented at EU-SPRI 2019 Conference, Rome, Italy.

2018

Scholarly publications

Kogler, D. F., Heimeriks, G., & Leydesdorff, L. (2018). Patent portfolio analysis of cities: statistics and maps of technological inventiveness. European Planning Studies, 26(11), 2256-2278. https://doi.org/10.1080/09654313.2018.1530147
Hankel, A., Heimeriks, G., & Lago, P. (2018). A Systematic Literature Review of the Factors of Influence on the Environmental Impact of ICT. Convergence, 6(3), [85]. https://doi.org/10.3390/technologies6030085
van den Heiligenberg, H., Heimeriks, G., Hekkert, M., Raven, R., & Sol, J. (2018). Contrasting regional habitats for urban sustainability experimentation in Europe. Sustainability, 10(5), [1624]. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10051624

Other output

van den Heiligenberg, H., Raven, R. P. J. M., Heimeriks, G. J., & Hekkert, M. P. (2018). Habitats and harbours for sustainability experimentation in Europe. Paper presented at 9th International Sustainability Transitions Conference (IST) 2018, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Heimeriks, G. J., Schoen, A., Laurens, P., Yegros, A., & Kogler, D. (2018). Knowledge, networks and proximities - An analysis of knowledge dynamics in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors. Abstract 62-3. Abstract from EU-SPRI 2018, Paris, France.

2017

Scholarly publications

Frenken, K., Heimeriks, G. J., & Hoekman, J. (2017). What drives university research performance? An analysis using the CWTS Leiden Ranking data. Journal of Informetrics, 11(3), 859-872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2017.06.006
van den Heiligenberg, H. A. R. M., Heimeriks, G. J., Hekkert, M. P., & van Oort, F. G. (2017). A habitat for sustainability experiments: Success factors for innovations in their local and regional contexts. Journal of Cleaner Production, 169, 204-215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.06.177

Other output

van den Heiligenberg, H., Heimeriks, G. J., Hekkert, M. P., Raven, R. P. J. M., & Sol, J. (2017). Extreme regional habitats for sustainability experimentation and social learning in Europe. Abstract from The 8th International Sustainability Transitions Conference, Gothenberg, Sweden.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/351035/2.pdf?sequence=1
Heimeriks, G. J., Alkemade, F., Schoen, A., Laurens, P., & Villard, L. (2017). Evolving technological capabilities of firms; Complexity, divergence, and stagnation. Paper presented at Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2017, Vienna, Austria.
Heimeriks, G. J., & Horlings, E. (2017). Varieties of Science Systems. Paper presented at Eu-SPRI Annual Conference 2017, Vienna, Austria.

2016

Scholarly publications

Heimeriks, G., & Balland, P. A. (2016). How smart is specialisation? An analysis of specialisation patterns in knowledge production. Science and Public Policy, 43(4), 562-574. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scv061
Schemmann, B., Herrmann, A. M., Chappin, M. M. H., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2016). Crowdsourcing ideas: Involving ordinary users in the ideation phase of new product development. Research Policy, 45(6), 1145-1154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2016.02.003
Leydesdorff, L., Heimeriks, G., & Rotolo, D. (2016). Journal Portfolio Analysis for Countries, Cities, and Organizations: Maps and Comparisons. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 67(3), 741-748. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.23551

Other output

Heimeriks, G. J., Lamers, W. H., Yegros, A., & Meijer, I. (2016). Smart Scientific Specialisation. Abstract from 2016 Eu-SPRI Conference “Exploring New Avenues for Innovation and Research Policies, Lund, Sweden.

2015

Scholarly publications

Alkemade, F., Schoen, A., Heimeriks, G. J., Cointet, J. P., Villard, L., & Laurens, P. (2015). The global technology map: tracking patterns of related and unrelated technological invention by multinational firms. Paper presented at 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) , Maastricht, Netherlands.
Heimeriks, G. J. (2015). How Smart is Specialisation? An Analysis of Specialisation Patterns in Knowledge Production. Paper presented at 2015 European Meeting on Applied Evolutionary Economics (EMAEE) , Maastricht, Netherlands.
Alkemade, F., Heimeriks, G., Schoen, A., Villard, L., & Laurens, P. (2015). Tracking the internationalization of multinational corporate inventive activity: National and sectoral characteristics. Research Policy, 44(9), 1763-1772. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2015.01.007
Leydesdorff, L., Alkemade, F., Heimeriks, G., & Hoekstra, R. (2015). Patents as instruments for exploring innovation dynamics: geographic and technological perspectives on “photovoltaic cells”. Scientometrics, 102(1), 629-651. [A033]. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-014-1447-8

2014

Scholarly publications

Nomaler, Ö., Frenken, K., & Heimeriks, G. (2014). On scaling of scientific knowledge production in U.S. metropolitan areas. PLoS One, 9(10), [e110805]. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0110805
Heimeriks, G., & Boschma, R. (2014). The path- and place-dependent nature of scientific knowledge production in biotech 1986-2008. Journal of Economic Geography, 14(2), 339-364. [lbs052]. https://doi.org/10.1093/jeg/lbs052
Boschma, R., Heimeriks, G., & Balland, P-A. (2014). Scientific knowledge dynamics and relatedness in biotech cities. Research Policy, 43(1), 107-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2013.07.009

Other output

Heimeriks, G. J., & Balland, P. M. A. (2014). How Smart is Specialisation?. Abstract from 2014 Eu-SPRI Conference Science and Innovation Policy: Dynamics, Challenges, Responsibility and Practice, Manchester (UK), Manchester, United Kingdom.

2013

Scholarly publications

Heimeriks, G. J. (2013). Interdisciplinarity in Biotechnology, Genomics and Nanotechnology. Science and Public Policy. https://doi.org/10.1093/scipol/scs070
Wieczorek, A. J., Negro, S. O., Harmsen, R., Heimeriks, G. J., Luo, L., & Hekkert, M. P. (2013). A review of the European offshore wind innovation system. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 26(2013), 294-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2013.05.045
Nomaler, O., Frenken, K., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2013). Do more distant collaborations have more citation impact? Journal of Informetrics, 7(4), 966-971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2013.10.001

2012

Scholarly publications

van Egmond, S., Brouwer, J. H., Heimeriks, G. J., & Hekkert, M. P. (2012). Editorial: Overview and analysis of the Dutch CCS program as a knowledge network. International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control, 11S(November 2012), S1-S9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2012.11.004
Heimeriks, G. J., & Leydesdorff, L. (2012). Emerging search regimes: measuring co-evolutions among research, science, and society. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 24(1), 51-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2012.643562
Luo, L., Lacal-Arantegui, R., Wieczorek, A. J., Negro, S. O., Harmsen, R., Heimeriks, G. J., & Hekkert, M. P. (2012). A Systemic Assessment of the European Offshore Wind Innovation. Insights from the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom”. (JRC73066 ed.) Joint Research Centre. https://doi.org/10.2790/58937

Other output

Wieczorek, A. J., Harmsen, R., Heimeriks, G. J., Hekkert, M. P., & Negro, S. O. (2012). Systemic instrument for systemic offshore wind problems in Europe. Abstract from IST 2012 - International Sustainability Transition Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Wieczorek, A. J., Jacobsson, S., Karltorp, K., Harmsen, R., Heimeriks, G. J., Negro, S. O., & Hekkert, M. P. (2012). Systemic weaknesses in the European offshore innovation system opportities for policy and strategy. Abstract from IST 2012 - International Sustainability Transition Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Alkemade, F., Heimeriks, G. J., & Schoen, A. (2012). Evaluating systemic innovations: the case of clean energy technologies. Abstract from 2012 Eu-SPRI Conference, Karlruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Wieczorek, A. J., Harmsen, R., Heimeriks, G. J., Negro, S. O., & Hekkert, M. P. (2012). Systemic policy for offshore wind challenges in Europe. Abstract from Unknown event.

2011

Scholarly publications

Vasileiadou, E., Heimeriks, G. J., & Petersen, A. C. (2011). Exploring the impact of the IPCC Assessment Reports on science. Environmental Science & Policy, 14(8), 1052-1061. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2011.07.002

Professional publications

Hekkert, M. P., Negro, S. O., Harmsen, R., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2011). Technologie innovation system analysis: a manual for analysts. Utrecht University.
Adriaans, P., Diederen, P., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2011). E-Science. De wetenschap in de 21ste eeuw. Quantes.

2010

Scholarly publications

Boon, WOUTER., & Heimeriks, G. (2010). Innovation in Europe - three questions. Nature, 468(7322), 377. https://doi.org/10.1038/468377b
Heimeriks, G., Leydesdorff, L., & Van den Besselaar, P. (2010). Distributed scientific communication in the European information society: Some cases of "Mode 2" fields of research. arXiv.org, 1001, 1320. http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2010arXiv1001.1320H
Adriaans, P., & Heimeriks, G. J. (2010). Na de investeringen nu de verdere ontwikkeling van e-science. AWT nieuwsbrief, 13(2), 4-5.

2008

Scholarly publications

Heimeriks, G., & Vasileiadou, E. (2008). Changes or transition? Analysing the use of ICTs in the sciences. Social Science Information, 47(1), 5-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0539018407085747
Warnke, P., & Heimeriks, G. (2008). Technology foresight as innovation policy instrument: Learning from science and technology studies. In Future-Oriented Technology Analysis: Strategic Intelligence for an Innovative Economy (pp. 71-87). Springer Berlin / Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68811-2_6

2007

Scholarly publications

Van Den Besselaar, P., Heimeriks, G., & Frenken, K. (2007). Variety in web spheres between research fields: Content and function. In Proceedings of ISSI 2007 - 11th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (pp. 85-94). Spanish Research Council.

2006

Scholarly publications

Van Den Besselaar, P., & Heimeriks, G. (2006). Mapping research topics using word-reference co-occurrences: A method and an exploratory case study. Scientometrics, 68(3), 377-393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-006-0118-9
Heimeriks, G. (2006). Discussion of "Operationalising "Websites": Lexically, semantically or topologically?". Cybermetrics, 10(1).
Heimeriks, G., & Van Den Besselaar, P. (2006). Analyzing hyperlinks networks: The meaning of hyperlink based indicators of knowledge production. Cybermetrics, 10(1).

2005

Scholarly publications

Heimeriks, G., & van den Besselaar, P. (2005). Mapping research topics through word-reference co-occurrences. In Proceedings of ISSI 2005: 10th International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (Vol. 2, pp. 575-584)

2003

Scholarly publications

Heimeriks, G., Hörlesberger, M., & Van Den Besselaar, P. (2003). Mapping communication and collaboration in heterogeneous research networks. Scientometrics, 58(2), 391-413. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1026296812830

2001

Scholarly publications

van den Besselaar, P., & Heimeriks, G. (2001). Disciplinary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary - Concepts and indicators. In M. Davis, & CS. Wilson (Eds.), 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENTOMETRICS AND INFORMETRICS, VOLS 1 AND 2 - ISSI-2001, PROCEEDINGS (pp. 705-716). UNIV NEW SOUTH WALES.
Leydesdorff, L., & Heimeriks, G. (2001). The self-organization of the European information society: The case of "biotechnology". Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 52(14), 1262-1274. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.1193

1996

Scholarly publications

Schanstra, J. P., Ridder, I. S., Heimeriks, G. J., Rink, R., Poelarends, G. J., Kalk, K. H., Dijkstra, B. W., & Janssen, D. B. (1996). Kinetic characterization and X-ray structure of a mutant of haloalkane dehalogenase with higher catalytic activity and modified substrate range. Biochemistry, 35(40), 13186-13195. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi961151a