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Prof. dr. J.W. (Johan) Schot

Professor 
Humanities
Department of History and Art History
History of International Relations
History of International Relations
 
Humanities
Research Institute for History and Art History
Economic and Social History
Economic and Social History

Prof. dr. J.W. (Johan) Schot

Professor
History of International Relations
Economic and Social History
j.w.schot@uu.nl
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Research areas

Publications

2024

Scholarly publications

O’Connell, A. L., & Schot, J. (2024). Operationalizing transformative capacity: State policy and the financing of sustainable energy transitions in developing countries. Green Finance, 6(4), 666-697. https://doi.org/10.3934/GF.2024026
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/248175363/10.3934_GF.2024026.pdf
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

Johnstone, P., & Schot, J. (2023). Shocks, institutional change, and sustainability transitions. PNAS, 120(47). https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2206226120  
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/233040379/johnstone-schot-2023-shocks-institutional-change-and-sustainability-transitions.pdf
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2023.100782
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437081/1-s2.0-S2210422423000928-main.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvad029
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437083/rvad029.pdf?sequence=1

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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2022.03.008
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437205/1-s2.0-S2210422422000338-main.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2022.104589
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426707/1_s2.0_S0048733322001123_main.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121491
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426704/1_s2.0_S0040162522000233_main.pdf?sequence=1
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/
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426728/DT_working_paper_2022_06_role_of_shocks.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1080/00343404.2021.1903412
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/427448/A_focus_on_market_imperfections_can_help_governments_to_mobilize_private_investments_in_adaptation.pdf?sequence=1

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
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/426445/6374ee806f8d7b0ebbb045d0_Investment_Philosophy_16_11_22_NC_14.10pm.pdf?sequence=1

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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2021.03.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416401/1_s2.0_S2210422421000137_main.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1093/reseval/rvab016
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416400/rvab016.pdf?sequence=1

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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.erss.2018.12.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/391231/Towards_a_novel_regime_change_framework.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.12.005
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2019.01.004
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2018.11.012
Kanger, L., & Schot, J. (2019). Deep transitions: Theorizing the long-term patterns of socio-technical change. Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions, 32, 7-21. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2018.07.006
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/391229/1_s2.0_S2210422417301892_main.pdf?sequence=1
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2019.01.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/384720/1_s2.0_S2210422418301564_main.pdf?sequence=1

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). https://doi.org/10.3390/su10030879
Schot, J., & Kanger, L. (2018). Deep transitions: Emergence, acceleration, stabilization and directionality. Research Policy, 47(6), 1045-1059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.03.009
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.08.011
Schot, J., & Steinmueller, W. E. (2018). New directions for innovation studies: Missions and transformations. Research Policy, 47(9), 1583-1584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2018.08.014

2016

Scholarly publications

Schot, J., Kanger, L., & Verbong, G. (2016). The roles of users in shaping transitions to new energy systems. Nature Energy, 1. https://doi.org/10.1038/nenergy.2016.54
Schot, J. (2016). Confronting the second deep transition through the historical imagination. Technology and Culture, 57(2), 445-456. https://doi.org/10.1353/tech.2016.0044
Kanger, L., & Schot, J. (2016). User-made immobilities: a transitions perspective. Mobilities, 11(4), 598-613. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2016.1211827

Popularising publications

Schot, J. (2016). Lessons from Brexit. Nature, 535(7613), 487-489. https://doi.org/10.1038/535487a

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. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960777311000440
Schot, J., & Schipper, F. (2011). Experts and European transport integration, 1945-1958. Journal of European Public Policy, 18(2), 274-293. https://doi.org/10.1080/13501763.2011.544509
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eist.2011.04.008
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. https://doi.org/10.1080/07341512.2011.604169
Schipper, F., & Schot, J. (2011). Infrastructural Europeanism, or the project of building Europe on infrastructures: An introduction. History and Technology, 27(3), 245-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/07341512.2011.604166

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. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Schot, J. (2010). Transnational infrastructures and the origins of European integration. Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230292314_6
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Conclusion: How to understand transitions? How to influence them?: Synthesis and lessons for further research. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Transitions to sustainable development: New directions in the study of long term transformative change. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Grin, J., Rotmans, J., & Schot, J. (2010). Introduction: From persistent problems to system innovations and transitions. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). A typology of transition pathways. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). Managing sustainable innovation journeys. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). A multi-level perspective on transitions. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). Introduction: Exploration of the research topic. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2010). Theoretical backgrounds: Science and technology studies, evolutionary economics and sociology. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203856598

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. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320802292651

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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2007.07.004
Schot, J. (2007). Globalization and infrastructure [Globalisering en infrastructuur]. Tijdschrift voor Sociale en Economische Geschiedenis, 4(3), 107-128. https://doi.org/10.18352/tseg.608
Schot, J. (2007). Introduction: Building Europe on transnational infrastructures. Journal of Transport History, 28(2), 167-171. https://doi.org/10.7227/TJTH.28.2.2
Geels, F. W., & Schot, J. (2007). Typology of sociotechnical transition pathways. Research Policy, 36(3), 399-417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2007.01.003
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. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00191-007-0057-5
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. https://doi.org/10.1080/07341510500037487
Hoogma, R., Kemp, R., Schot, J., & Truffer, B. (2005). Experimenting for sustainable transport: The approach of strategic niche management. Taylor & Francis. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203994061
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. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203501351

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. https://doi.org/10.1080/09537320120040437

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. https://doi.org/10.1080/07341519808581928
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. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0836(199707)6:3<153::AID-BSE109<3.0.CO;2-Y
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. https://doi.org/10.1016/0016-3287(94)90073-6

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. https://doi.org/10.1177/016224399201700103
Schot, J. (1992). Credibility and markets as greening forces for the chemical industry. Business Strategy and the Environment, 1(1), 35-44. https://doi.org/10.1002/bse.3280010106
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. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007087400045301

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