Johannes Eijmberts

Johannes Eijmberts

  • Senior Lecturer, Global Studies
  • Director, Valente Center for Arts & Sciences
  • Ph.D. Northeastern University
  • MA Northeastern University
  • MA Radboud University

Teaching Interests

Comparative Government & Politics; International Relations, Globalization, International Political Economy; International Institutions; Europe; Transatlantic Relations; Science, Technology & Society; Environmental Politics & Policy

Research Interests

Social Democracy; Science, Technology & Society; Environmental Issues; European Studies

Bio

Johannes (Hans) Eijmberts is a Senior Lecturer in Comparative Government and Politics, International Relations, and Globalization at Bentley University. His further teaching experience includes Science, Technology & Society (STS), and environmental policy at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Hans’ research interests focuses on how governments respond to promising fields of emerging technologies. Some of his work has been published in the International Journal of Science in Society. Hans is also the Director of the Valente Center for Arts & Sciences at Bentley University. The Valente Center promotes intellectual life in fields of arts, sciences, and humanities on campus. Hans is born and raised in the Netherlands. Before returning to academia, Hans had a career in international financial services.

Professional Links

Professional Memberships

  • Academic Impressions 2020 - Present
  • American Political Science Association 2007 - Present

    • Publications

    Journal Articles

  • Eijmberts, J. P., McManus, I. (2016). Multi-level Governance of Nanotechnology in Europe: Policy Variation in Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands. European Review. 22. (Link)
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2013). Driving Nanotechnology in the Netherlands: Shaping the Dutch Government's Approach to Nanotechnology. International Journal of Science in Society, (4) 1

    Book Chapters

  • Eijmberts, J. P., o'Donell, S., McAllister, C., Bosso, C. (2009). Nanotechnology Policy In , (Eds.) Governing America: Major Policies and Decisions of Federal, State, and Local Government. Facts on File
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (). Path Dependency In , (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society. 1. Sage Publications

    • Presentations

  • Andrews, B. J., Choi, S., Eijmberts, J. P., Ledley, F. D., Cleary, E., Thomas, S., Schwarzkopf, D. L., Stuckey, J. K., Davi, W., DeLeo, R., Moriarty, J., Gainsborough, J. F., Gentry, W., , C. R. (2020). “How Taxes Shape Lives” Presented at the Jeanne and Dan Valente Center for the Arts and Sciences Convener, Bentley Humanities Seminar Bentley University
  • Eijmberts, J. (2020). “Forum on Global Protests” Presented at the Center for International Scholars and Students Forum on Global Protests Bentley University Campus & zoom
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2019). “Taxation in Social DemocracyY: The Paradox of Regressive Taxation to Address Economic Inequality” Presented at the Valente Center for Arts & Sciences Humanities Seminar 'How Taxes Shape Lives'
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2013). “Multi-level Governance: The Regulation of Manufactured Nanomaterials in the Netherlands” Presented at the Society for the Study of Nanoscience and Emerging Technologies S.Net Boston, MA
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2012). “Driving Nanotechnology in the Netherlands: Shaping the Dutch Government's Approach to Nanotechnology” Presented at the Science in Society Science in Society Conference Berkeley, CA
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2010). “Regulation of Manufactured Nanomaterials and -devices in the Netherlands” Presented at the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR) ECPR Seminar Dublin, Ireland
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2010). “Regulation of Manufactured Nanomaterials and -devices in the Netherlands” Presented at the Northeastern University Nanotechnology and Society Research Group NSRG Workshop Boston, MA
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2010). “Patterns of Path Dependence in Shaping Nanotechnology Policies: A Comparative Study of Nanotechnology Policies in the United States, the Netherlands, and Australia” Presented at the New England Political Science Association NEPSA Conference Providence RI
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2010). “Patterns of Path dependence in Shaping National Research and Development Policies: Nanotechnology Policies in the Netherlands” Presented at the European Union Centre of Excellence (EUCE) at Georgia Tech EUCE Workshop Atlanta GA
  • Eijmberts, J. P. (2009). “Regulating Emerging Technologies: What Regulators of Nanotechnology Today May Learn from The Regulation of Nuclear Fission since the 1950s” Presented at the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) MPSA Conference Chicago, IL

    • Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Photographs by Kyle Eyma, (2018).
  • My Brother's Black Body, (2017).

    • Service

    Department Service

  • Committee Member for GLS anti-racism / social justice committee 2023 - Present
  • Committee Chair for GLS Curriculum Committee 2023 - Present
  • Committee Member for GLS Curriculum Committee 2019 - Present
  • Author for Twitter 2014 - 2022
  • Committee Chair for GLS Student Engagement Committee 2020 - 2021
  • Committee Member for Search Committee Lecturer 2021 2020 - 2021
  • Committee Chair for GLS Website & Social Media Committee 2019 - 2020
  • Committee Member for GLS Internship Program - review group 2018 - 2018
  • Task Force Chair for GLS website working group 2017 - 2018
  • Oversight - ad interim for Internship Program 2017 - 2017
  • Task Force Member for GLS101 Globalization guidelines working group 2017 - 2017
  • Coordinator for GLS101 and GLS102 research guides 2017 - 2017
  • reviewer for GLS faculty review 2017 - 2017
  • Internship Program 2014 - 2015

    • University Service

  • Committee Member for Falcon Discovery Seminar Committee 2022 - Present
  • Committee Member for Academic Integrity Council 2020 - Present
  • Committee Member for International Film Festival Group 2014 - Present
  • Committee Member for Selection Committee Cronin Award 2023 - 2023
  • Committee Member for Provost Council 2019 - 2022
  • Committee Member for FAC Grant Committee 2018 - 2022
  • Committee Member for Selection Committee Cronin Award for Advising 2021 - 2022
  • Committee Member for Honors Capstone Conference / Research Day 2016 - 2021
  • Committee Member for Search Committee Curator RSM Gallery 2021 - 2021
  • Task Force Member for Racial Justice Task Force 2020 - 2021
  • Committee Member for LGBTQ Affinity Group 2014 - 2020
  • Committee Member for Student Affairs Committee on 'Controversial Speakers' 2020 - 2020
  • Task Force Member for Workday Taskforce 2020 - 2020
  • Committee Member for Gen Ed Advisory Board 2017 - 2019
  • Committee Member for Scholars@Bentley Library Repository Workgroup 2018 - 2019
  • Committee Member for Bentley Learning & Teaching Council 2015 - 2018
  • Committee Member for Scholars @ Bentley Working Group 2018 - 2018
  • Committee Member for Bentley University Academic Integrity Committee 2017 - 2017
  • Committee Member for Honors Capstone Conference 2017 - 2017
  • Task Force Member for Dean's Taskforce on Capstone 2016 - 2017
  • Committee Member for Residential Life - Faculty meetings 2016 - 2016
  • Volunteer for Bentley Student Life 2016 - 2016