The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is pleased to announce the return of Dr. Marco De la Cruz, who rejoins the IIAS Secretariat as Scientific Director.

Dr. De la Cruz holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from KU Leuven, with a specialization in governance and education. His academic background also includes a Master’s degree in Statistics and Data Science, as well as an Advanced Master in Development Evaluation and Management from the University of Antwerp. His profile uniquely combines strong theoretical foundations with advanced quantitative and methodological expertise.

His work focuses on applied quantitative research, policy evaluation, and data governance, particularly in comparative and multi-country contexts. Over the years, Dr. De la Cruz has collaborated extensively with European and international institutions on large-scale surveys, policy evaluations, and methodological innovation, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and institutional learning.

Prior to returning to IIAS, Dr. De la Cruz served as a Senior Research Expert at Ipsos’ European Public Affairs team in Belgium, where he was involved in high-level research projects at the intersection of public policy, governance, and data analysis. He is also actively engaged in international academic networks and regularly contributes to advanced training programs in statistics and research methods.

In his role as Scientific Director, Dr. De la Cruz will play a central role in strengthening the scientific quality of IIAS activities, supporting research initiatives, and fostering collaboration across the Institute’s international networks.

IIAS warmly welcomes Dr. De la Cruz back to the Secretariat and looks forward to his continued contributions to the Institute’s mission.