Peter Horsselenberg

Peter Horsselenberg serves as Lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Digital Media and Creative Industries (FDMCI) of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where he leads The Work Lab and contributes to the Professional agency / Labour and Human Capital in Transition research group. His academic work bridges vocational education theory and practice through innovative action research methodologies.

Horsselenberg's research centers on strengthening professional agency through structured dialogue systems within teacher teams. He investigates how collective agency develops in interprofessional settings using experimental learning labs that simulate workplace challenges. His work addresses critical transitions in labor markets and human capital development, particularly within Dutch higher vocational education contexts. Key methodological innovations include bottom-up action research frameworks where educators co-create solutions through facilitated professional dialogue.

His scientific contributions have earned recognition including the 2018 lecturer of the year award for master programmes at THUAS. Research outputs demonstrate consistent productivity with 15 publications spanning 2014-2025, featuring book chapters in Emerald Publishing and Edward Elgar collections alongside practitioner-focused reports. Current work shows increasing internationalization through collaborations like the Frankfurt train-the-trainer program.

As an educator, Horsselenberg integrates research into teaching through The Work Lab's experimental learning environment. His supervision emphasizes practical application of team performance theories, with students participating in real-world action research projects. The lab functions as both research incubator and professional development space where theoretical concepts about collective agency are tested and refined through educator participation.