M.J. de Vries

Prof. M.J. de Vries is a Professor in the Department of Science & Engineering Education at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Applied Sciences. Their research focuses on design education, spatial thinking, and innovative pedagogical approaches in STEM fields. They have published widely on topics such as technology education, classroom design activities, and early childhood spatial ability development. De Vries serves as an editor for the International Journal of Technology and Design Education and has contributed to over 166 research outputs, including articles, books, and datasets. Their work emphasizes practical educational strategies, such as lesson study approaches and maker education integration. Key recent contributions include studies on teacher-student interactions in chemistry classrooms and spatial reasoning in children through design challenges.

Activities include editorial board memberships, conference presentations on engineering education, and collaborative research projects. Their research has been recognized through platforms like Brill publications and datasets archived at TU Delft. De Vries also engages in public outreach, as evidenced by media coverage on educational practices.