N. Trauernicht

N. Trauernicht is an Assistant Professor in Humanitarian Engineering at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Asset Management & Maintenance Engineering chair within the Design, Production and Management department. They actively contribute to academic programs and research projects focused on social justice and inclusive STEM education.

• BSc in International Business Administration
• MSc in Industrial Engineering and Management
• PhD in project complexities and systems thinking at the University of Twente

Their research centers on Humanitarian Engineering, particularly design for social justice and equity in culturally diverse environments, utilizing participatory design approaches and system dynamics analysis. Current initiatives include participatory video projects with marginalized communities, inclusive vocational STEM education in Sub-Saharan Africa, and risk assessment for frontline workers.

As board member of Edubox NGO, they facilitate self-contained learning environments for underserved populations. Expertise spans computer science, social sciences, interorganizational coordination, and railway systems.