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Hamed F. GanjiView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

Eindhoven University of TechnologyNetherlands

Hamed F. Ganji is a mechanical engineering academic with expertise in thermoacoustic instability and combustion systems. He holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (PDEng) from the University of Twente. His academic background includes a bachelor’s degree from Babol Noshirvani University of Technology (BUT) and a master’s degree from Amirkabir University of Technology. He served as a part-time lecturer/researcher at BUT between 2013 and 2015. His doctoral research focused on mitigating thermoacoustic instability in domestic heating appliances, supervised by Prof. Jeroen van Oijen and others. Key projects include the Central-heating boilers development project, analyzing combustion and thermoacoustic properties. His research interests span computational acoustics, fluid-structure interaction, and acoustic filter design. His recent publications emphasize stability analysis of combustion systems, burner design strategies, and thermoacoustic quality metrics. He has contributed to over 10 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, with a focus on advancing numerical methods and experimental validation in thermoacoustics. Hamed has collaborated with institutions like TU/e’s Power and Flow group and has experience in both academic and industrial settings, including internships at Iran Khodro and the University of Twente’s PDEng program.

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Mircea LazarView profile

Associate Professor

Eindhoven University of TechnologyNetherlands

Mircea Lazar is an Associate Professor in the Control Systems group at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research spans constrained control, model predictive control (MPC), and stability analysis of hybrid systems, with applications in power systems, smart grids, and precision mechatronics. Research highlights include: Development of data-driven predictive control methods Stability guarantees for nonlinear and hybrid systems Applications in water networks, power converters, and mechatronics He has received the EECI PhD Award and NWO VENI grant. Recent publications focus on real-time MPC implementations, physics-guided neural networks, and optimization for large-scale systems. Collaborations include ASML, DAF, Philips, and Ford. He chairs the IEEE CSS Technical Committee on Hybrid Systems and has supervised 9 PhD students.

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Anja R.A. PalmansView profile

Professor

Eindhoven University of TechnologyNetherlands

Anja R.A. Palmans is a Full Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and the Department of Supramolecular Chemistry & Catalysis. She is a core member of ICMS and EIRES Research programs. Academic Role: Full Professor (Supramolecular Chemistry & Catalysis) Research Affiliations: NWO Gravitation Program 'Functional Molecular Systems' Her research focuses on: Mimicking natural multistep synthesis to reduce purification costs and waste in complex molecule production Controlling supramolecular copolymerization dynamics through catalyst compartmentalization Developing water-soluble polymers with self-assembling recognition motifs Advancing biomedical applications like prodrug activation for cancer therapies Recent article trends span supramolecular self-assembly , polymer-facilitated catalysis , and dynamic covalent networks with biomedical and sustainable chemistry applications. Key subfields include hydrogen bonding, organocatalysis, and bioorthogonal reactions. Scientific Awards: 2011 NWO Prize for synthetic water-soluble catalytic systems She has supervised over 100 graduate works and leads research contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through functional molecular systems. Her lab investigates: Compartmentalization via synthetic polymer folding Equilibrium control in supramolecular polymers Biocompatible nanoparticle design

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Aline HoninghView profile

Assistant Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Aline Honingh is an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences and the Clinical Child and Family Studies department. She also holds an appointment in the LEARN! - Child rearing program. Her research focuses on intellectual disability, visual impairment, mental health, aging, and family dynamics, with a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies. Recent studies include investigations into the well-being of siblings of children with intellectual disability, care quality for individuals with dual disabilities, and the behavioral challenges faced by children with Batten disease. She has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like the 'Decline in functioning, now what?' study on aging with visual and intellectual disabilities. Honingh has editorial experience and has participated in academic conferences such as ICIC20 in 2020. Her work bridges clinical psychology, disability studies, and healthcare policy, with a growing portfolio of peer-reviewed articles and collaborative research outputs.

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Rik van der KantView profile

Assistant Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Rik van der Kant is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Science's Functional Genomics department and Amsterdam Neuroscience's Neurodegeneration program. His research focuses on lipid metabolism, Apolipoprotein E (APOE), and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. He investigates cellular mechanisms involving cholesterol dynamics, endosomal trafficking, and stem cell-derived models to understand disease pathogenesis. Key research interests include APOE variants' protective effects, lipid droplet biology, and the interplay between cholesterol and amyloid-beta/tau pathologies. He contributes to initiatives like the Neurolipid Atlas, a lipidomics resource for neurodegenerative diseases. His work spans molecular mechanisms to translational drug repurposing, such as exploring efavirenz for Alzheimer's therapy. Van der Kant teaches courses on Neuron and Glia Cell Biology and Medical Genomics. He collaborates internationally, co-authoring reviews on APOE's role in immunity and lipid metabolism. His publications highlight advancements in iPSC-derived neuron applications for neurodegeneration studies, emphasizing both technical limitations and therapeutic potential. His research integrates multi-omic analyses of isogenic iPSC-derived glial cells to uncover cell-type specific dysregulation in Alzheimer's. He also explores exercise-induced muscle-brain lipid axis effects in disease models. Despite his extensive contributions, no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided materials.

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Femke FeringaView profile

Researcher

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Dr. Femke Feringa is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding dual appointments in the Functional Genomics department and the Amsterdam Neuroscience research institute's Neurodegeneration program. Her work focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, lipid metabolism, and DNA damage responses. She has contributed to studies on Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer biology, and cellular pathways involving SNARE proteins and ApoE variants. Her research integrates lipidomics, genomics, and cell biology techniques to explore how genetic and metabolic factors influence disease progression. Key topics include ApoE’s role in cholesterol regulation, lipid droplet dynamics in neurons, and molecular pathways governing cell death and DNA repair. Recent publications highlight her exploration of ApoE’s neuroprotective roles in lipid handling, SNARE protein-mediated cell death mechanisms, and the interplay between CIP2A and DNA repair in cancer. Her work has been recognized through collaborations with international teams and featured in high-impact journals like Journal of Cell Biology and Cancer Research .

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Corine VisscherView profile

Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Prof. Corine Visscher is a Full Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) in the Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction. She serves as Director of the Master’s Programme in Dentistry at ACTA and holds membership in the International Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT). Her research focuses on temporomandibular disorders (TMD), chronic pain diagnostics, and orofacial pain management. Education: PhD from ACTA Roles: Program Director, Researcher, Academic Supervisor Key Contributions: Over 183 research outputs, including articles on TMD pathophysiology, bruxism, and clinical guidelines Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to chronic pain, with recent studies exploring post-traumatic stress in orofacial pain patients and gender differences in TMD recovery. She has supervised 7 PhD theses, including co-supervision of A. Lövgren’s thesis on TMD screening. Prof. Visscher actively participates in academic activities, including editorial work for the Journal of Craniomandibular Function and international lectures on TMD-related headache and diagnostic methodologies. Her research collaborations span multiple countries, reflecting global engagement in craniofacial health.

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Sabien DobbelaereView profile

Associate Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Sabien Dobbelaere is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with affiliations at Tinbergen Institute and IZA Bonn. She specializes in applied microeconometrics and microeconomics, focusing on labor and product market imperfections, innovation, and firm dynamics. Her research examines how market structures influence productivity, wages, and firm behavior across countries. Roles: Program Coordinator for Bachelor Economics & Business Economics, Member of the Educational Quality Steering Committee (STOK) Affiliations: Tinbergen Institute, IZA Bonn Her work addresses policy-relevant topics like trade liberalization impacts, firm consolidation effects on labor markets, and R&D decisions. She has secured significant grants including Horizon 2020 and multiple visiting scholar awards. Teaching spans microeconomics, econometrics, and labor economics at both undergraduate and master’s levels. Key research themes include analyzing market power dispersion, cross-country comparisons of labor/product market regimes, and the interplay between globalization and labor markets. Recent projects investigate mergers’ long-term labor market consequences and the role of non-compete agreements in shaping market inefficiencies. Awards: Postdoctoral Fellowship (Flanders, 2004–2009), Horizon 2020 Grant (2019–2021), Banque de France Visiting Scholarships (2017, 2019) Her research has been published in leading journals like the Journal of Applied Econometrics and Industrial and Corporate Change. Current projects explore offshoring effects on labor market structures and the relationship between R&D investments and productivity growth.

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Sofia MocoView profile

Assistant Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Sofia Moco is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences within the Faculty of Science , part of the Amsterdam Institute for Molecular and Life Sciences (AIMMS). Her research focuses on metabolomics approaches to study metabolism, particularly NAD+ biochemistry, drug metabolism, and metabolic diseases. Education & Qualifications : Chemical Engineering (MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico), PhD in Biochemistry (Wageningen University), and University Teaching Qualification (VU Amsterdam). Research Expertise : Specializes in NAD+ metabolism, mitochondrial function, and metabolomics technologies (NMR/MS). Leads projects funded by NWO (FERMI), EU (RISK-HUNT3R), and Open Philanthropy (Snakebite Therapies). Developed workflows for NAD+ metabolome analysis in clinical and pre-clinical studies. Established laboratories at Nestlé Research and VU Amsterdam. Professional Roles : Teaches BSc/MSc courses in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, and Drug Discovery. Coordinator of the AIMMS Talent Program for MSc students. Board member of Benelux Metabolomics Center and member of HRSMC (Holland Research School of Molecular Chemistry). Associate Editor for Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (Metabolomics). Key Projects : Investigates NAD+ precursors like trigonelline for muscle function in aging, polyphenol effects on metabolic biomarkers, and FAIR data standards for metabolomics (TDCC-LSH).

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Mark VerheijenView profile

Associate Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Mark Verheijen is an Associate Professor of 'Glial-regulated Neuronal Plasticity' at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Amsterdam Neuroscience. He leads the Neuron-Glia Interactions research team at the Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR), and directs the VU's Master's program in Neurosciences. Education: PhD in Developmental Biology (Utrecht University, 1997), postdoctoral training at Netherlands Cancer Institute and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Research focuses on astrocyte roles in synapse regulation, Alzheimer's disease, and stress-related neurological disorders. Uses in vitro/in vivo models including neuron-glial cocultures and mouse models. Recent research emphasizes glial-neuronal interactions in learning/memory, synaptic plasticity in disease contexts, and translational studies on Alzheimer's pathogenesis. Key themes include lipid metabolism pathways, mitochondrial dysfunction, and synaptic remodeling mechanisms. Current courses taught include Neuron-Glia Interactions, Molecular Cell Biology, and Neuroscience modules. Active in mentoring PhD students through supervised theses.

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Joen LuirinkView profile

Associate Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Dr. Joen Luirink is an Associate Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Science's Molecular Microbiology department. He also holds roles as Associate Professor at AIMMS and LaserLaB - Molecular Biophysics. Since 2013, he has served as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Abera Bioscience, a Stockholm-based biotech firm focused on vaccine development. His research spans bacterial protein trafficking, membrane protein biogenesis, and vaccine technologies. Luirink completed his PhD at VU Amsterdam in 1989 and was a visiting scientist at the Cell Biology Program in Heidelberg (1991–1992). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in combating diseases and improving health. Key research interests include bacterial protein secretion mechanisms, autotransporter systems, and outer membrane biogenesis. He has supervised 15 PhD theses and teaches courses like 'Molecular Biotechnology' and 'Cell Structures and Functions.' Recent publications highlight advancements in vaccine delivery systems, bacterial protein production platforms, and inhibitors of cell envelope biogenesis. His industry collaborations include advisory roles at Xbrane Bioscience and Abera Bioscience, emphasizing translational research. Luirink’s lab focuses on engineering bacterial systems for vaccine development, leveraging outer membrane vesicles and autotransporter platforms. His work bridges fundamental microbiology with applied biotechnology, aiming to address global health challenges through innovative solutions.

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Bianca BeersmaView profile

Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Prof. Bianca Beersma is a Full Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Organization Sciences. She holds additional appointments at the Network Institute and the Organization & Processes of Organizing in Society (OPOS) research group. Her research focuses on cooperation vs. competition dynamics, conflict management, negotiation, and the social functions of gossip in organizational contexts. She has supervised over 40 students, including those who won prestigious awards like the NSvP ‘David van Lennep Award’ and ‘Nico Frijda Thesis Award’. Education: PhD in Psychology (University of Amsterdam, 2002) Master in Social Psychology (Free University Amsterdam, 1997) Research Interests: Team functioning and performance Healthcare organizational behavior Workplace coaching and empowerment Gossip’s role in group processes Long-term care coordination Grants & Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (€1.999.693, 2017) for ‘FORCE-OF-GOSSIP’ project ZonMW Grant (€288,860, 2020) on nursing home care relationships Multiple teaching awards including BKO certification Teaching: Leads courses on Cooperation/Conflict, Proposal Design, Organizational Behavior, and Conflict & Peacebuilding at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Key Projects: Investigating gossip’s impact on group cooperation Improving intergenerational empathy in online discussions Work environment effects on nursing staff retention Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research teams focusing on healthcare innovation, organizational psychology, and digital society challenges.

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Richard NeerhofView profile

Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Richard Neerhof serves as Full Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam's Faculty of Law and holds concurrent professorships at the Kooijmans Institute and in Public Contract Law. His academic career spans appointments at Utrecht, Maastricht, and Groningen universities prior to joining VU Amsterdam in 2008. Neerhof's research centers on regulatory frameworks, particularly examining the intersection of public governance and private standard-setting. His expertise encompasses normalization, certification, and accreditation systems within administrative law, with specialized focus on construction law, environmental regulation, and government liability. Current work analyzes how private entities establish norms for public interests and the legal implications for governmental decision-making. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on regulatory effectiveness, particularly in EU construction product standards, environmental planning systems, and youth care certification. His scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with the legitimacy challenges of private regulatory bodies operating within public law frameworks. Professional engagement includes significant consultancy for Gelderland Province (2023-2027) as Deputy Chair of the Legal Protection Committee and advisory roles for European harmonization legislation. Media appearances include Nieuwsuur interviews on building quality assurance legislation and commentary on certification mark policies. Neerhof leads research within the "Public Contracts: Law & Governance" program, collaborating across administrative and private law departments. His work addresses critical questions about responsibility allocation between public and private actors in regulatory enforcement, with particular attention to risk management in construction safety and environmental compliance contexts.

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Karen HoltmaatView profile

Assistant Professor

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Dr. Karen Holtmaat is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Mental Health department. She specializes in meaning-making processes in stressful contexts, focusing on climate psychology and psychosocial oncology. Her research explores eco-emotions related to climate change, interpersonal emotion regulation in romantic relationships, and psychological interventions for cancer patients. She coordinates clinical psychology education programs, including the Master's track and Bachelor’s thesis supervision. Education: Coordinator of Master’s track in Clinical Psychology Course coordinator for 'Psyche & Soma' Supervisor of Master’s theses in Clinical Psychology Research Interests: Climate-related mental health and eco-emotions Emotion regulation in romantic relationships and cancer caregiving dyads Efficacy of eHealth interventions like Oncokompas for palliative care Long-term effects of meaning-centered group psychotherapy Grants & Projects: Contributed to the ADJUST-study on cancer patient psychological treatments Co-developed LearnPAL mobile learning tool for palliative care Recipient of the Dream Green grant for sustainable mental health initiatives Labs & Teams: Member of the Rhythms of Relating research team Involved in the MiMoMent project on perinatal mental health in migrant populations Active in Stichting Klimaatpsychologie, leading education and research initiatives

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Gang WuView profile

Research Fellow

Vrije University AmsterdamNetherlands

Dr. Gang Wu serves as a Visiting Fellow and Research Associate at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), focusing on Oral Cell Biology and Reconstructive Oral Care. His roles emphasize research and academic contributions within dental and biomedical fields. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. However, his professional trajectory includes memberships in Guangzhou Medical University and Wenzhou Medical University (2016–2017) and editorial roles at journals like Australian Dental Journal and BioMed Research International (2015–2017). Research interests center on bone and cartilage regeneration, stem cell biology, biomaterials, molecular mechanisms in tissue repair, and immune modulation in oral diseases. Key areas include developing novel peptides for cartilage repair, analyzing osteoblast responses to oxidative stress, and designing hydrogels for bone repair using silk fibroin and Icariin. He also explores nanomedicine applications for autoimmune disorders like Sjögren's syndrome. He teaches four courses at ACTA, including implantology-based functional restoration and advanced dental skills training, reflecting his expertise in clinical and surgical oral care. Dr. Wu has held editorial roles and memberships in academic organizations, contributing to peer review and academic governance. He has supervised 11 PhD theses but specific student names are not listed. No grants or future works are explicitly mentioned, though his research trends suggest ongoing exploration in biomaterials and regenerative medicine.

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