prof.dr. S. Kuhlmann (Stefan)

Stefan Kuhlmann is emeritus professor of Science, Technology and Society (STS) at the University of Twente (UT) at the Department Technology, Policy, Society (TPS) and the section Science, Technology, and Policy Studies (STəPS). He was Academic Director of WTMC, the Dutch Graduate Research School Science, Technology, and Modern Culture (2018-2021).

Stefan Kuhlmann works on research and technological innovation as social and political processes, focusing on governance and politics, and he publishes widely in the field of research and innovation policy studies (publication profile on Google Scholar).

Before joining the University of Twente Stefan Kuhlmann held leading positions at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, Germany (1988-2006) and was Professor of Innovation Policy at the Copernicus Institute, University of Utrecht (2001-2006). In the 1980s he was researcher at the University of Kassel, with a focus on the digitalisation of public administration (Forschungsgruppe Verwaltungsautomation, 1979-1988).

Stefan was an editor of Research Policy (Elsevier) 2005-2020. He is an associate editor of the Int. J. of Foresight and Innovation Policy (IJFIP) and is on the boards of Science and Public Policy, of Asian Research Policy, of the journal Evaluation, of European Journal of Futures Research, of Zeitschrift für Evaluation and of Forschung.

Books include The Theory and Practice of Innovation Policy. An International Research Handbook (2010, with R. Smits & P. Shapira); Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility in Research and Innovation(2016, with R. Lindner et al.); Research Handbook on Innovation Governance for Emerging Economies: Towards Better Models (2017, with G. Ordonez); Handbook on Science and Public Policy (2019, with D. Simon, J. Stamm, W. Canzler).

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Social Sciences

# Diplomacy
# Eu
# Governance
# Innovation
# Innovation Policy
# Science Policy

Business & Economics

# Foresight
# Governance

Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS), Knowledge, Innovation and Transformation of Education and Society (KITES)

Stefan Kuhlmann publishes widely in the field of research, technology and innovation policy studies.

Kuhlmann, S. , Visscher, K., & Visscher-Voerman, I. (2023). Transdisziplinäre Lehre als Change Agent der Hochschulen im Anthropozän. Forschung, 16(1), 3.

Valdivieso Cervera, G. (2023). PATHWAYS TO COLLABORATIVE IMPLEMENTATION: Problems, decisions, persistence, progress, and consensus in Collaborative Implementation, studied through projects for Integrated Water Resources Management in Colombia . [PhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT, University of Twente, Universidad Externado de Colombia]. University of Twente. https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036555579

Tejada-Gómez, M. A. (2022). University research governance and the Colombian scientific journal index “PUBLINDEX." Understanding the tensions. [PhD Thesis - Research external, graduation UT, University of Twente]. University of Twente. https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036553698

Stegmaier, P., Joly, P-B., Johnstone, P. , Kuhlmann, S., & Stirling, A. (Eds.) (2022). Technologies of Discontinuation: Towards Transformative Innovation Policies. Edward Elgar.

Pinzón-Camargo, M. A. (2022). Navigating Inclusive Innovation: The Role of Institutional Entrepreneurs in Inclusive Innovation Initiatives. [PhD Thesis - Research external, graduation UT, University of Twente]. University of Twente. https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036553360

Pinzón-Camargo, M. A. , Ordoñez-Matamoros, G. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2022). Towards a path-transformative heuristic in inclusive innovation initiatives: An exploratory case in rural communities in Colombia. Innovation and Development, 12(1), 135-154. https://doi.org/10.1080/2157930X.2020.1832029

Kuhlmann, S., Beaulieu, A. , & Weber, A. (2021). Emerging innovations as systems: Fall workshop. (WTMC Series on Teaching and Learning; Vol. 2021, No. 04). Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. https://doi.org/10.3990/4.2666-2892.2021.04

Kuhlmann, S., Beaulieu, A. , & Weber, A. (2021). Epistemic corruption: Summer school. (WTMC Series on Teaching and Learning; Vol. 2021, No. 03). Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. https://doi.org/10.3990/4.2666-2892.2021.03

Aukes, E., Wilsdon, J. , Ordóñez-Matamoros, G. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2021). Global resilience through knowledge-based cooperation: a new Protocol for Science Diplomacy. F1000Research, 10, [827]. https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.55199.1

Aukes, E. J. , Kuhlmann, S. , & Ordonez Matamoros, G. (2021). Reshape science diplomacy for an interconnected world. Research Europe. https://www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-europe-views-of-europe-2021-7-reshape-science-diplomacy-for-an-interconnected-world/

Aukes, E. J. , Ordonez Matamoros, G. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2021). Creating an interaction space for science diplomacy: meta-governance principles in action. Paper presented at Eu-SPRI 10th Anniversary Conference 2021, Oslo, Norway. https://www.euspri2021.no/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Session-19.1-updated.pdf

Stegmaier, P., Visser, V. R. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2021). Correction to: The incandescent light bulb phase-out: exploring patterns of framing the governance of discontinuing a socio-technical regime (Energy, Sustainability and Society, (2021), 11, 1, (14), 10.1186/s13705-021-00287-4). Energy, sustainability and society, 11(1), [21]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-021-00296-3

Kuhlmann, S., Beaulieu, A. , & Weber, A. (2021). Datafying non-humans. (WTMC Series on Teaching and Learning; Vol. 2021, No. 02). Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. https://doi.org/10.3990/4.2666-2892.2021.02

Robinson, D. K. R., Schoen, A., Laredo, P., Molas Gallart, J., Warnke, P. , Kuhlmann, S. , & Ordonez Matamoros, G. (2021). Policy lensing of future-oriented strategic intelligence: An experiment connecting foresight with decision making contexts. Technological forecasting and social change, 169, [120803]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120803

Aukes, E. J., Wilsdon, J. , Ordonez Matamoros, G. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2021). Global resilience through knowledgebased cooperation: A New Protocol for Science Diplomacy. S4D4C. https://www.s4d4c.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-New-Protocol-for-Science-Diplomacy_S4D4C-Policy-Brief-corrected.pdf

Kuhlmann, S., Beaulieu, A. , & Weber, A. (2021). A New Political Sociology of Science. (WTMC Series on Teaching and Learning; Vol. 2021, No. 01). Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. https://doi.org/10.3990/4.2666-2892.2021.01

Stegmaier, P., Visser, V. R. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2021). The incandescent light bulb phase-out: Exploring patterns of framing the governance of discontinuing a socio-technical regime. Energy, sustainability and society, 11(1), 1-22. [14]. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-021-00287-4

Kuhlmann, S. , & Stegmaier, P. (2020). Policy options for discontinuation of socio-technological regimes . Paper presented at How are technologies abandoned? 2020.

Kuhlmann, S. , & Stegmaier, P. (2020). Strategic options for policy to discontinue socio-technological regimes . Paper presented at STS, Technoscience and How Discontinuation Matters II 2020
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Aukes, E. J. , Ordonez Matamoros, G. , Kuhlmann, S. , & Honarmand Ebrahimi, S. (2020). Governance framework report, recommendations, process descriptions and chart, Deliverable 4.4. S4D4C. https://www.s4d4c.eu/policy-brief-a-new-protocol-for-science-diplomacy/

Merx, S., Sievers, F. , Kuhlmann, S. (Ed.), Cantner, U. (Ed.), & Fornahl, D. (Ed.) (2020). Staat und Innovation: Neu denken und handeln. Grünbuch zur Herrenhäuser Konferenz „The New Role of the State for the Emergence and Diffusion of Innovation“, Hanover, 20 – 22. February 2019. University of Twente. https://www.microtheory.uni-jena.de/wvw1media/docs/gruenbuch_herrenhausen_2019.pdf

Nieth, L. (2020). It takes two sides to build a bridge: universities as institutional entrepreneurs in knowledge-based regional development. [PhD Thesis - Research UT, graduation UT, University of Twente]. University of Twente. https://doi.org/10.3990/1.9789036550383

Kuhlmann, S., Pasveer, B., & Beaulieu, A. (2020). WTMC Spring Workshop Care as concept, method, ethic. (WTMC Series on Teaching and Learning; Vol. 2020, No. 01). Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science, Technology and Modern Culture. https://doi.org/10.3990/4.2666-2892.2020.01

Aukes, E. J. , Ordonez Matamoros, G. , Kuhlmann, S. , & Honarmand Ebrahimi, S. (2020). Towards effective science diplomacy practice: POLICY BRIEF #2, JANUARY 2020. S4D4C. https://www.s4d4c.eu/s4d4c-policy-brief-towards-effective-science-diplomacy-practice/

Aukes, E. J. , & Kuhlmann, S. (2019). Wissenschaftsdiplomatie? Rahmenbedingungen für einen europäischen Ansatz. Forschung, 12(1+2), 12-17.

Kuhlmann, S. & Ordóñez-Matamoros, G. (2017), Research Handbook on Innovation Governance for Emerging Economies - Towards Better Models, Cheltenham, UK (Edward Elgar)

Lindner, R., Kuhlmann, S., et al. (2016): Navigating Towards Shared Responsibility in Research and Innovation. Approach, Process and Results of the Res-AGorA Project. Karlsruhe/D (Fraunhofer ISI)

Smits, R.; Kuhlmann, S. & Shapira, P., The Theory and Practice of Innovation Policy - An International Research Handbook, Cheltenham, UK (Edward Elgar), 2010/12 (ebook)

Shapira, Ph., Kuhlmann, S. (eds.) (2003): Learning from Science and Technology Policy Evaluation: Experiences from the United States and Europe, Cheltenham (E. Elgar), ISBN 1-84064-875-9 (e-book) (Chinese translation)

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For more than 40 years Stefan Kuhlmann has been involved in studies of research and technological innovation as social and political processes – with changing entrance points and perspectives. Since the late 1980s he has analysed science, research and innovation systems and public policies, focusing on the dynamics of governance. He has led or has been involved in numerous international collaborative research projects and networks.

Recent research projects are listed below (selection).

The New Role of the State for Diffusion and Emergence of Innovation

Herrenhausen Conference, Hanover/Germany, February 20-22, 2019

The role of the state and of state governments in knowledge societies for the stimulation, regulation and diffusion of innovation has been debated in politics and various social sciences for years, especially in times of economic crisis. Current discussions include the question whether and how state-related actors and agencies can mobilize innovations and drive their diffusion to properly address Grand Societal Challenges and Sustainable Development Goals worldwide: climate and environmental threats, natural resource scarcities, increasing levels of inequality and exclusion and the challenges of the digitalization and robotization of our lives, to name a few. We, Uwe Cantner (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena), Dirk Fornahl (University of Bremen) and Stefan Kuhlmann (University of Twente) have asked researchers worldwide to join the Herrenhausen Conference and present their perspectives to the debate. Questions of the conference include: Has state-driven innovation (policy) positive impacts on welfare and growth? What is the role of the state and "statehood" for innovation vis-à-vis economic and social actors? How can governments and innovation policy address societal transitions and grand societal changes? How to overcome innovation system lock-in? Is there a role for "creative corporatism" beyond incumbent stakeholders and new tech giants? How can innovation policy be made more inclusive and help to bridge social divides? How to address persistent global inequality? Innovation policy for economic and extra-economic Returns: How to master the balance?

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Research and Innovation Futures 2030: From explorative to transformative scenarios

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Governance of Discontinuation of Sociotechnical Systems

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