Sjoukje van Dellen

Sjoukje van Dellen is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen (RUG) and Hanze University of Applied Sciences. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specifically within the Psychology teaching unit. Her research focuses on occupational health, evidence-based design of workplace facilities, and the intersection of breastfeeding support with work environments. She holds a PhD and has been recognized with the Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE 2023).

Her work emphasizes improving workplace conditions for working mothers, particularly through optimizing lactation room quality. Key research areas include (neuro)diversity, inclusivity, and how built environments influence psychological and physiological well-being. She has conducted randomized controlled trials and cross-sectional studies to evaluate the impact of facility design on breastfeeding mothers' experiences.

Van Dellen has presented her findings at conferences such as the Association for Researchers in Psychology and Health (ARPH) and has contributed to professional journals like International Breastfeeding Journal and PLoS ONE. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges organizational psychology, public health, and facility management to promote healthier work environments.