Marcel Meesters

Marcel Meesters is a Lecturer and Researcher at Fontys University of Applied Sciences' ICT department. He holds a master's degree in Software Engineering and a professional doctorate from Eindhoven University of Technology, with prior research experience at CERN. His work bridges education and research, focusing on technological innovations to enhance learning processes and align academic programs with labor market demands for AI positions.

Research Interests include:

• Software Engineering methodologies
• Self-regulated learning frameworks
• AI-driven educational analytics
• Industry-academia alignment for AI skill development

Marcel actively collaborates with students and industry partners (e.g., Drieam, Cinop) to integrate research into practical education. He contributes to Fontys' growth as a knowledge institute through co-creative projects.