Lonneke LenferinkView profile
Assistant Professor
Lonneke Lenferink is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health & Technology at the University of Twente. She is also externally affiliated with Utrecht University and the University of Groningen, reflecting her active national collaboration in psychological research. Her work focuses on grief, trauma, and mental health interventions, particularly in the aftermath of traumatic loss such as the MH17 disaster and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her research interests lie at the intersection of clinical psychology and digital health, with a strong emphasis on prolonged grief disorder, posttraumatic stress, and depression. She employs advanced methodologies such as experience sampling (ESM) to assess emotional responses in daily life, contributing to more ecologically valid assessments. Her work includes developing and evaluating online cognitive behavioral therapies, both guided and unguided, to improve access to mental health care. Recent publications highlight a growing trend toward real-time assessment and intervention in grief, leveraging technology for scalable mental health solutions. Her research spans longitudinal studies, randomized trials, and psychometric development, demonstrating methodological rigor and clinical relevance. She has received the KNAW Early Career Award in 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to science and emotion research. This prestigious honor underscores her impact in the field. Lonneke Lenferink actively mentors research, participates in editorial boards (e.g., European Journal of Psychotraumatology ), and engages in public science through media appearances, podcasts, and invited talks. She has contributed to over 70 press and media engagements, translating complex psychological concepts for public understanding. Her work extends beyond academia into public policy discussions, such as advocating for tailored bereavement leave in workplaces. She leads and contributes to research datasets and collaborative networks, particularly in the areas of grief and psychotrauma. Her lab work emphasizes open science, with datasets published on Zenodo, promoting transparency and reproducibility.
