Sofie Van Der Maarel
Biographic Data
| ID | 905686 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sofie Van Der Maarel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sofie |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Der Maarel |
| SIGNATURE | VAN DER MAAREL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Radboud University Nijmegen |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4067-1445 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Negotiating Positionality as Embedded Researchers in the Military
Embedded researchers, who study organizations from within, occupy a complex position that blurs the boundaries between insider and outsider. This paper reflects on the methodological and ethical dilemmas faced by embedded researchers in the military, a context shaped by hierarchy, secrecy, and gendered dynamics. The need for such reflections is increasingly urgent in today’s shifting world order, as the growing demand for research and expertise o…
Collective Discussion
The fields of International Political Sociology (IPS) and Critical Security Studies (CSS) have examined the various ways in which people and objects are interpreted and perceived as security threats. This scholarship has recently gained new momentum due to the increasing use of sensor technologies, which are changing how security is understood and practiced. This collective discussion piece brings together five scholars who share a concern with t…
Experimentation, legitimacy, and lived experiences in military innovation
Militaries increasingly experiment with data-driven technologies to enhance readiness and prepare for future warfare. Yet developing these technologies in-house poses significant challenges, particularly given the limited opportunities for real-world experimentation. This paper examines the Land Information Manoeuvre Centre (LIMC), an experimental Dutch army innovation hub active during the COVID-19 pandemic but without a formal legal mandate. Th…
Drones for good
Contains fulltext : 319362.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
This Is Not What I Signed up for
Many militaries envision a technologically advanced future with a strong innovative capability and therefore invest in so-called innovation hubs focused on experimenting with new modes of operation with drones and (semi-)autonomous vehicles. However, there appears to be a discrepancy between these military visions and soldiers' lived experiences on the ground. This article presents an ethnographic study of one innovation hub: the Robots and Auton…
This Is Not What I Signed up for
Many militaries envision a technologically advanced future with a strong innovative capability and therefore invest in so-called innovation hubs focused on experimenting with new modes of operation with drones and (semi-)autonomous vehicles. However, there appears to be a discrepancy between these military visions and soldiers' lived experiences on the ground. This article presents an ethnographic study of one innovation hub: the Robots and Auton…
Drones for good
Contains fulltext : 319362.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
Drones for good
Contains fulltext : 319362.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
This Is Not What I Signed up for
Many militaries envision a technologically advanced future with a strong innovative capability and therefore invest in so-called innovation hubs focused on experimenting with new modes of operation with drones and (semi-)autonomous vehicles. However, there appears to be a discrepancy between these military visions and soldiers' lived experiences on the ground. This article presents an ethnographic study of one innovation hub: the Robots and Auton…
Negotiating Positionality as Embedded Researchers in the Military
Embedded researchers, who study organizations from within, occupy a complex position that blurs the boundaries between insider and outsider. This paper reflects on the methodological and ethical dilemmas faced by embedded researchers in the military, a context shaped by hierarchy, secrecy, and gendered dynamics. The need for such reflections is increasingly urgent in today’s shifting world order, as the growing demand for research and expertise o…
Collective Discussion
The fields of International Political Sociology (IPS) and Critical Security Studies (CSS) have examined the various ways in which people and objects are interpreted and perceived as security threats. This scholarship has recently gained new momentum due to the increasing use of sensor technologies, which are changing how security is understood and practiced. This collective discussion piece brings together five scholars who share a concern with t…
Experimentation, legitimacy, and lived experiences in military innovation
Militaries increasingly experiment with data-driven technologies to enhance readiness and prepare for future warfare. Yet developing these technologies in-house poses significant challenges, particularly given the limited opportunities for real-world experimentation. This paper examines the Land Information Manoeuvre Centre (LIMC), an experimental Dutch army innovation hub active during the COVID-19 pandemic but without a formal legal mandate. Th…
Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture (3 works) · Drone (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Academic freedom (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work) · Criminology (1 work) · Critical distance (1 work) · Critical security studies (1 work) · Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies (1 work)