Lodewijk Gelauff

Lodewijk Gelauff is a dedicated PhD candidate at Stanford University, focusing on developing online systems for democratic input on budgeting issues and open questions.

With a background in Chemistry, Wikipedia, and Computational Social Science, Lodewijk combines scientific insights to bridge the gap between the government and its citizens constructively.

His academic journey includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Science (MS) in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, as well as a Master of Science in Chemistry (Cum laude) and Bachelor of Science in Molecular Science and Technology from Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University.

Lodewijk has been actively involved in various organizations, including holding positions like former Member of the Constitutional Council and former Financial Officer at Dutch @ Stanford. He was also a part of several Wikimedia projects, such as co-founding Wiki Loves Monuments and being a Volunteer at Wikimedia. His experience ranges from project management to freelance writing within the Wikimedia community.

His skills and interests lie in leveraging his diverse knowledge base to create tangible impacts on societal issues and promoting democratic engagement.

Overall, Lodewijk Gelauff's professional journey reflects a deep commitment to utilizing his multidisciplinary background to address complex challenges in governance and public participation.