Publications
2025
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., & Yang, K. (2025). Exploring thresholds for a double acceleration movement in sustainability transitions. Energy Research and Social Science.
Schot, J., Nil Genç, J., Jay, J., & Sampson, I. (2025). Building a Research Agenda for Systemic Investing. MIT Sloan.
Schot, J., Velasco Malaver, D., Bernal-Hernandez, P., & Boni, A. (2025). Transformative innovation policy meets responsible research and innovation: a critical reflection. Oxford University Press.
Schot, J., Penna, C., Velasco Malaver, D., & Molas-Gallart, J. (2025). From Technological to Transformative Missions: Institutional Capacities and Capabilities for Contemporary Mission-oriented Policies. International Research Handbook.
Schot, J., & O'Connell, A.-L. (2025). A theoretical and systematic examination of finance in the strategic niche management. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 56. [DOI]
Penna, C. C. R., Schot, J., Velasco, D., & Molas-Gallart, J. (2025). The formative evaluation of open-ended transformative missions: the Vinnova experience in the food system. In J. Edler, M. Matt, W. Polt, & M. Weber (Eds.), Transformative Mission-Oriented Innovation Policies: Revisiting the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Society (pp. 98-118). Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd.. [DOI]
Bernal-Hernandez, P., Boni, A., Schot, J., & Velasco, D. (2025). Transformative innovation policy meets responsible research and innovation: a critical reflection. Science and Public Policy. Advance online publication. [DOI]
Sovacool, B. K., Geels, F. W., Andersen, A. D., Grubb, M., Jordan, A. J., Kern, F., Kivimaa, P., Lockwood, M., Markard, J., Meadowcroft, J., Meckling, J., Moore, B., Raven, R., Rogge, K. S., Rosenbloom, D., Schmidt, T. S., Schot, J., Sharp, D., Stephenson, J., ... Yang, K. (2025). The acceleration of low-carbon transitions: Insights, concepts, challenges, and new directions for research. Energy Research and Social Science, 121. [DOI] [Portal]
2024
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., Kanger, L., Johnstone, P., Nil Genç, J., Wojtynia, N., Ghosh, B., & Steinmueller, W. E. (2024). Regimes and meta-regimes: Maps for 5 systems and 3 surges.
Heimeriks, G., Vazquez Villegas, O., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J. T., Wieczorek, A., & Schot, J. (2024). Transformative and open research in a Dutch technical university. Paper presented at EASST-4S 2024 Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://nomadit.co.uk/conference/easst-4s2024/paper/84997
2023
Scholarly publications
Penna, C. C. R., Schot, J., & Steinmueller, W. . E. (2023). Transformative investment: New rules for investing in sustainability transitions. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 49, Article 100782. [DOI] [Repository]
Boni, A., Velasco, D., Molas-Gallart, J., & Schot, J. (2023). Evaluating transformative innovation policy in a formative way: Insights from Vinnova's food mission experiment. Research Evaluation, 32(3), 577-590. [DOI] [Repository]
2022
Scholarly publications
McLeish, C., Johnstone, P., & Schot, J. (2022). The changing landscape of deep transitions: Sociotechnical imprinting and chemical warfare. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 43, 146-159. [DOI] [Repository]
Romero Goyeneche, O., Ramirez, M., Schot, J., & Arroyave, F. (2022). Mobilizing the transformative power of research for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Research Policy, 51(10), 1-18. Article 104589. [DOI] [Repository]
Kanger, L., Bone, F., Rotolo, D., Steinmueller, W. E., & Schot, J. (2022). Deep transitions: A mixed methods study of the historical evolution of mass production. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 177, 1-24. Article 121491. [DOI] [Repository]
Johnstone, P., & Schot, J. (2022). The Effect Of Shocks On Sustainability Transitions. (pp. 1-18). (Deep Transitions Working Paper Series). Deep Transitions. https://deeptransitions.net/publication/the-effect-of-shocks-on-sustainability-transitions/ [Repository]
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.
Yang, K., Schot, J., & Truffer, B. (2022). Shaping the directionality of sustainability transitions: the diverging development patterns of solar photovoltaics in two Chinese provinces. Regional Studies, 56(5), 751-769. [DOI] [Repository]
Professional publications
Schot, J., Benedetti del Rio, R., Steinmueller, W. E., & Keesman, S. (2022). Transformative Investment in Sustainability: An Investment Philosophy for the Second Deep Transition. Utrecht University. https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/632d6cde6052c1b591d8dcbc/6374ee806f8d7b0ebbb045d0_Investment_Philosophy_16-11-22_NC_-_14.10pm.pdf [Repository]
2021
Scholarly publications
Martiskainen, M., Schot, J., & Sovacool, B. (2021). User innovation, niche construction and regime destabilization in heat pump transitions. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 39, 119-140. [DOI] [Repository]
Molas-Gallart, J., Boni, A., Giachi, S., & Schot, J. (2021). A formative approach to the evaluation of Transformative Innovation Policies. Research Evaluation, 30(4), 431-442. [DOI] [Repository]
2020
Scholarly publications
Schot, J. W., Ghosh, B., Kivimaa, P., Colen Ladeia Torrens, J., & Ramirez, M. (2020). Transformative Outcomes: Assessing and reorienting experimentation with transformative innovation policy. Paper presented at The 11th International Sustainability Transition conference (IST).
Yang, K., Schot, J. W., & Truffer, B. (2020). Shaping the directionality of sustainability transitions: The diverging development pathways of solar PV in two Chinese provinces. Paper presented at The 11th International Sustainability Transition conference (IST).
Schot, J. W., & Colen Ladeia Torrens, J. (2020). Transformative outcomes: An approach to assess innovation policy from the perspective of SDGs. Paper presented at International SDG Research Symposium Global Goals 2020.
Professional publications
Ghosh, B., Kivimaa, P., Ramirez, M., Schot, J. W., & Colen Ladeia Torrens, J. (2020). Transformative Outcomes: Assessing and reorienting experimentation with transformative innovation policy. Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium . http://www.tipconsortium.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Transformative_outcomes-1.pdf
2019
Scholarly publications
Ghosh, B., & Schot, J. (2019). Towards a novel regime change framework: Studying mobility transitions in public transport regimes in an Indian megacity. Energy Research and Social Science, 51, 82-95. [DOI] [Repository]
Schot, J., & Steinmueller, W. E. (2019). Transformative change: What role for science, technology and innovation policy?: An introduction to the 50th Anniversary of the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) Special Issue. Research Policy, 48(4), 843-848. [DOI]
Köhler, J., Geels, F. W., Kern, F., Markard, J., Onsongo, E., Wieczorek, A., Alkemade, F., Avelino, F., Bergek, A., Boons, F., Fünfschilling, L., Hess, D., Holtz, G., Hyysalo, S., Jenkins, K., Kivimaa, P., Martiskainen, M., McMeekin, A., Mühlemeier, M. S., ... Wells, P. (2019). An agenda for sustainability transitions research: State of the art and future directions. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 31, 1-32. [DOI]
Kanger, L., Geels, F. W., Sovacool, B., & Schot, J. (2019). Technological diffusion as a process of societal embedding: Lessons from historical automobile transitions for future electric mobility. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 71, 47-66. [DOI]
Kanger, L., & Schot, J. (2019). Deep transitions: Theorizing the long-term patterns of socio-technical change. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 32, 7-21. [DOI] [Repository]
Kivimaa, P., Hyysalo, S., Boon, W., Klerkx, L., Martiskainen, M., & Schot, J. (2019). Passing the baton: How intermediaries advance sustainability transitions in different phases. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 31, 110-125. [DOI] [Repository]
2018
Scholarly publications
Torrens, J., Johnstone, P., & Schot, J. (2018). Unpacking the formation of favourable environments for urban experimentation: The case of the bristol energy scene. Sustainability (Switzerland), 10(3). [DOI]
Schot, J., & Kanger, L. (2018). Deep transitions: Emergence, acceleration, stabilization and directionality. Research Policy, 47(6), 1045-1059. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Steinmueller, W. E. (2018). Three frames for innovation policy: R&D, systems of innovation and transformative change. Research Policy, 47(9), 1554-1567. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Steinmueller, W. E. (2018). New directions for innovation studies: Missions and transformations. Research Policy, 47(9), 1583-1584. [DOI]
2016
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., Kanger, L., & Verbong, G. (2016). The roles of users in shaping transitions to new energy systems. Nature Energy, 1. [DOI]
Schot, J. (2016). Confronting the second deep transition through the historical imagination. Technology and Culture, 57(2), 445-456. [DOI]
Kanger, L., & Schot, J. (2016). User-made immobilities: a transitions perspective. Mobilities, 11(4), 598-613. [DOI]
Popularising publications
2011
Scholarly publications
Patel, K. K., & Schot, J. (2011). Twisted Paths to European Integration: Comparing Agriculture and Transport Policies in a Transnational Perspective. Contemporary European History, 20(4), 383-403. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Schipper, F. (2011). Experts and European transport integration, 1945-1958. Journal of European Public Policy, 18(2), 274-293. [DOI]
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2011). On patterns and agency in transition dynamics: Some key insights from the KSI programme. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 1(1), 76-81. [DOI]
Schot, J., Buiter, H., & Anastasiadou, I. (2011). The dynamics of transnational railway governance in Europe during the long nineteenth century. History and Technology, 27(3), 265-289. [DOI]
Schipper, F., & Schot, J. (2011). Infrastructural Europeanism, or the project of building Europe on infrastructures: An introduction. History and Technology, 27(3), 245-264. [DOI]
2010
Scholarly publications
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). Reflections: process theory, causality and narrative explanation. In J. Grin, J. Rotmans, & J. Schot (Eds.), Transitions to sustainable development: new directions in the study of long term transformative change (Routledge studies in sustainability transitions). Routledge. [DOI]
Schot, J. (2010). Transnational infrastructures and the origins of European integration. Palgrave Macmillan. [DOI]
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Conclusion: How to understand transitions? How to influence them?: Synthesis and lessons for further research. Routledge. [DOI]
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Transitions to sustainable development: New directions in the study of long term transformative change. Routledge. [DOI]
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Introduction: From persistent problems to system innovations and transitions. Routledge. [DOI]
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). Theoretical backgrounds: Science and technology studies, evolutionary economics and sociology. Routledge. [DOI]
2008
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., & Geels, F. W. (2008). Strategic niche management and sustainable innovation journeys: Theory, findings, research agenda, and policy. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 20(5), 537-554. [DOI]
2007
Scholarly publications
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2007). Comment on 'Techno therapy or nurtured niches?' by Hommels et al. [Res. Policy 36 (7) (2007)]. Research Policy, 36(7), 1100-1101. [DOI]
Schot, J. (2007). Globalization and infrastructure [Globalisering en infrastructuur]. Tijdschrift voor Sociale en Economische Geschiedenis, 4(3), 107-128. [DOI]
Schot, J. (2007). Introduction: Building Europe on transnational infrastructures. Journal of Transport History, 28(2), 167-171. [DOI]
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2007). Typology of sociotechnical transition pathways. Research Policy, 36(3), 399-417. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Geels, F. W. (2007). Niches in evolutionary theories of technical change: A critical survey of the literature. Journal of Evolutionary Economics, 17(5), 605-622. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Smits, J.-P. (2007). Introduction: Globalization and history [Introductie: Globalisering en geschiedenis]. Tijdschrift voor Sociale en Economische Geschiedenis, 4(3), 3-14. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-67650799832&partnerID=40&md5=01483e5fb99b6708ae57460bd200abd7
2005
Scholarly publications
Misa, T. J., & Schot, J. (2005). Introduction: Inventing Europe:1 Technology and the hidden integration of Europe. History and Technology, 21(1), 1-19. [DOI]
Hoogma, R., Kemp, R., Schot, J., & Truffer, B. (2005). Experimenting for sustainable transport: The approach of strategic niche management. Taylor & Francis. [DOI]
Van Driel, H., & Schot, J. (2005). Radical innovation as a multilevel process: Introducing floating grain elevators in the port of rotterdam. Technology and Culture, 46(1), 51-76. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-17444389717&partnerID=40&md5=d5118c19e49306082b832a202c3717ec
2004
Scholarly publications
De Wit, O., Van Den Ende, J., Schot, J., & Van Oost, E. (2004). Innovation junctions. Routledge. [DOI]
2002
Scholarly publications
De Wit, O., Van Den Ende, J., Schot, J., & Van Oost, E. (2002). Innovation junctions office technologies in the Netherlands, 1880-1980. Technology and Culture, 43(1), 50-72. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0036348353&partnerID=40&md5=7a19d548da764a59bcf9f13162cb8586
2001
Scholarly publications
Schot, J. (2001). Towards new forms of participatory technology development. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 13(1), 39-52. [DOI]
1998
Scholarly publications
Schot, J. (1998). The usefulness of evolutionary models for explaining innovation. The case of the Netherlands in the nineteenth century. History and Technology, 14(3), 173-200. [DOI]
Kemp, R., Schot, J., & Hoogma, R. (1998). Regime shifts to sustainability through processes of niche formation: The approach of strategic niche management. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, 10(2), 175-195. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0001513530&partnerID=40&md5=f2cacc6f527b108ade80da4c92f515a1
1997
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., Brand, E., & Fischer, K. (1997). The greening of industry for a sustainable future: building an international research agenda. Business Strategy and the Environment, 6(3), 153-162. [DOI]
Schot, J., & Rip, A. (1997). The Past and Future of Constructive Technology Assessment. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 54(2-3), 251-268. https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-0000181665&partnerID=40&md5=7c7fa86db64733f4687590ad919cb0c9
1994
Scholarly publications
Schot, J., Hoogma, R., & Elzen, B. (1994). Strategies for shifting technological systems. The case of the automobile system. Futures, 26(10), 1060-1076. [DOI]
1992
Scholarly publications
Schot, J. (1992). Constructive Technology-assessment and Technology Dynamics - the Case of Clean Technologies. Science Technology and Human Values, 17(1), 36-56. [DOI]
Schot, J. (1992). Credibility and markets as greening forces for the chemical industry. Business Strategy and the Environment, 1(1), 35-44. [DOI]
Schot, J. (1992). Technology in decline: A search for useful concepts: The case of the Dutch madder industry in the nineteenth century. British Journal for the History of Science, 25(1), 5-26. [DOI]