Ivar Troost

Ivar Troost serves as a Researcher and Teacher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Education and Pedagogy. His work focuses on the synergy between learning and technology, aiming to cultivate environments that foster excellence through community design rather than individual attributes.

Troost investigates settings enabling productive play—where intrinsic motivation optimally combines with learning output—and applies these principles in educational innovation. His research spans immersive analytics, AR-based educational tools, and leadership models in co-design education, emphasizing environmental mechanics that catalyze human flourishing.

Publication trends reveal dedicated exploration of Augmented Reality for neuroscience literature navigation and distributed leadership frameworks where students assume mentorship roles. These works consistently target practical implementation of community-driven educational advancements in complex academic contexts.

Formerly involved in the Living Pasts course (2019-2022) and UniCity program (2022-2025), Troost currently develops new learning environments to stimulate digital imaginations, actively seeking collaborators for this initiative.