About the researcher
Marco (Mark) Wiersma is a Rotterdam-based researcher with a background in applied research, education and practice-oriented innovation. His work is driven by a long-standing interest in how people and organisations learn when outcomes are uncertain and established ways of working come under pressure.
Marco is employed as a lecturer at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he fulfilled multiple roles related to the research. He was affiliated with the research centre Creating010, a collaborative institute within RUAS, and actively contributed to projects at the Centre of Expertise HRTech, TKI Dinalog, and Topsector Logistiek. His involvement extended to consortium-based initiatives such as the TNO Transfer Skills project, as well as engagements with the Research Centre EMI Urban Innovation (Living Lab), the Metropolitan Region Rotterdam The Hague (MRDH), Rotterdam The Hague Innovation Airport, and two field labs.
To support the research objectives, a dedicated design lab named Next Professional Design was established. This lab, among the first of its kind within RUAS, was developed based on insights from preliminary phases and served as a platform for
testing specific design interventions. Additionally, the research incorporated collaboration with the Rotterdam University Wicked Problems Plaza, Innovation Quarter, and multiple municipalities including Rotterdam, Schiedam, Delft, and The Hague.
Publications
2026
Knowledge transfer between universities of applied sciences and SMEs: A study of innovation spaces
Wiersma, M., 23 Jan 2026, Enschede: University of Twente. 368 p
Research output: Thesis › PhD Thesis - Research external, graduation UT
2023
A new knowledge absorption model for stimulating digitalization in logistics
Wiersma, M. & Paardenkoper, K., 6 Mar 2023, (Accepted/In press).
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
The new Latin: the language of digitalisation in logistic companies: the language of digitalisation in logistic companies
Wiersma, M. & Paardenkoper, K., 16 Mar 2023, p. 487. 503 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
2022
Human Capital in de logistiek
Wiersma, M., 2022. 1 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Professional
Sharing Logistics in urban freight transport: a study in 5 sectors
van Duin, J. H. R., van den Band, N., de Vries, A., Verschoor, P., el Ouasghiri, M., Warffemius, P., Anand, N., Quak, H. J. & Wiersma, M. J., 2022. 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Towards an integrated scan for technological and non-technological aspects of digitalization
Wiersma, M. & Paardenkoper, L., 2022
Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic
2021
Ecosystems as enablers for knowledge sharing
Wiersma, M., 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Professional
\https://www.kennisdclogistiek.nl/publicaties/towards-an-integrated-scan-for-technological-and-non-technological-aspects-of-digitalization
Wiersma, M., 2021
Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic
Knowledge management in consortia and reciprocity
Wiersma, M., 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › Professional
Smart Knowledge Sharing
Wiersma, M., Jun 2021, In: Logistiek+. 11, 32 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
Open Access File
2001
Skills in Human Resource Development
Wiersma, M. J., 4 Jun 2001.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › Academic
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