Our Team
At CIVICS, we bring together a team of senior consultants and researchers with international expertise in urban and regional development, governance, and institutional reform. Our team members have held key positions in policy advisory, academia, and governmental organisations, providing strategic insights and technical expertise to governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector stakeholders.
We specialise in policy-driven research, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building for cities and regions, maintaining strong professional ties with global networks of policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders working on governance, sustainable development, and economic transition strategies.
Dr. Konstantinos Antonopoulos
Founder & Principal Consultant | Urban & Regional Development | Policy & Institutional Reform
Dr. Konstantinos Antonopoulos is an expert in urban and regional policy, institutional capacity-building, and economic governance. With a career spanning policy advisory roles, international consultancy, and academic research, he has worked extensively with governments, international organisations, and development agencies on regional economic development, urban sustainability, and policy implementation.
His expertise includes:
✔ Strategic policy advisory for local, national, and international institutions
✔ Governance reform and institutional modernisation
✔ Regional economic development and investment planning
✔ Public-private partnerships and regulatory frameworks
Konstantinos has provided research consultancy and technical assistance for organisations such as the World Bank, the European Commission, national and regional governments, and EU-funded projects. His research has also examined the role of logistics, infrastructure development, and economic networks in shaping urban-regional transformations, particularly in port cities and industrial hubs.
He holds a PhD in Economic Geography from the University of Manchester, an MSc in Local Economic Development from the London School of Economics (LSE), and an MSc in Urban Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
Dr. Nathalie Nuyts
Senior Consultant | Urban Sociology & Knowledge Networks
Dr. Nathalie Nuyts is a specialist in urban sociology, institutional networks, and knowledge transfer. Her work focuses on understanding how social and professional networks influence policy, research, and institutional behaviour.
Her areas of expertise include:
✔ Stakeholder and community engagement in urban development
✔ Institutional research networks and science policy
✔ Social dynamics in governance and policy implementation
Nathalie has conducted extensive research on how institutional norms evolve within research and policy organisations, including changing ethical frameworks in scientific institutions. She is also involved in stakeholder engagement and participatory governance for urban and regional development.
She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Ghent, an MSc in Urban Sociology from UGhent, and an MSc in Urban Management from Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
Why Work with Us?
✔ Proven Track Record in Policy & Institutional Advisory – Extensive experience supporting governments, international organisations, and private sector actors.
✔ Global Expertise & Local Impact – Strong international networks combined with deep knowledge of urban and regional governance frameworks.
✔ Interdisciplinary Approach – Combining policy research, economic strategy, and stakeholder engagement for practical, actionable solutions.
✔ Trusted by Leading Institutions – Our team has worked on projects funded by the World Bank, the EU, and national governments, contributing to major policy initiatives.
Our people have international expertise in managing cities and regions and have served in positions of responsibility within research and policy institutions. We are engaged with social dynamics and maintain strong ties to the global expert community on transition management.
Constantinos Antonopoulos is an expert on regional development and policy. He has studied extensively the role that logistics industries are performing in enabling urban change and development in port-cities and the ensuing regional transformations. He has also worked in field of innovation support and regional business upgrading. Costas holds a PhD in Economic Geography from the University of Manchester, and MSc degrees in Local Economic Development (LSE) and Urban Management (EUR).
Nathalie Nuyts is an expert on urban sociology and networks of science. Her work has focused on changing attitudes of animal care within research institutions and the study of the social networks of researchers. Nathalie holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Ghent and MSc degrees in Urban Sociology (UGhent) and Urban Management (EUR).
