Bernard Mazijn

Bernard MAZIJN has been engaged in policy preparation and evaluation at different levels of decision-making (local, regional, national, international) related to sustainable development as well as the environmental dimension. In parallel Bernard MAZIJN was intensively involved in inter- and multidisciplinary research in the context of sustainable development. He was one of the founders of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Ghent University and up to September 2004 he has been project leader. Since 1998 he is a visiting professor at Ghent University and – till 2008 – he has been the chair of the Centre for Sustainable Development. His main professional occupation is research, education and consultancy. The current focus is on 'new industrialisation within the context of transition', 'sustainable life cycle assessment' of products and 'social responsibility' of organisations. Based on his experience, Bernard MAZIJN is capable of managing a multidisciplinary team and in difficult circumstances meeting the formulated goals within the set time span and budget. Chairing meetings, acting as a project manager of a team or negotiating is part of the job.