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Mateusz Platos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (Utrecht University), specializing in developmental and clinical psychology. His work focuses on neurodivergent individuals, particularly autism spectrum support across educational and social environments. Research Themes: Neurodiversity and autism spectrum studies Developmental and clinical psychology integration Higher education accessibility Peer-mediated interventions Key Article Trends (2015-2025) span randomized controlled trials for social skills training, neurodiversity policy, pandemic impacts on education, and inclusion strategies in Polish universities. His work emphasizes practical applications like the PEERS® curriculum and school buddy programs. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology (cum laude) from the University of Warsaw, with clinical practice experience in Poland and a pre-doctoral internship at UCLA's Semel Institute. Leadership: Co-founder of the Polish NGO 'Mary and Max' (2012) supporting autistic youth.

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Christian Krijnen (born 1965) is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He specializes in Ancient, Patristic and Medieval Philosophy with a particular focus on German Idealism, Neo-Kantianism, and contemporary transcendental philosophy. Krijnen has held various academic positions including research assistant at University of Siegen and visiting professorships at Tilburg University, University of Katowice, University of Bochum, and several other European and Latin American institutions. His research interests span Modern and Contemporary Philosophy, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Right, Social Philosophy, Philosophical Anthropology, Philosophy of Culture, and Philosophy of Economics. Krijnen's work critically engages with Kant, Hegel, Neo-Kantianism, and contemporary transcendental philosophy, examining the relationship between different philosophical traditions and their implications for understanding freedom, culture, and systematic thought. Krijnen's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bridging historical philosophical systems with contemporary concerns, particularly exploring the intersections between German Idealism and Neo-Kantian thought. His work shows a methodological commitment to examining philosophical systems through their historical development while maintaining relevance to current theoretical debates in epistemology, metaphysics, and social philosophy. Fellow of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) Fellow of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Krijnen serves as a board member of the Alexander von Humboldt Club Netherlands and has been actively involved in organizing academic events and contributing to editorial work for philosophical journals. His teaching encompasses a wide range of topics including Plato, neo-Platonism, Descartes, Kant, Hegel, neo-Kantianism, Husserl, Heidegger, Derrida, and contemporary philosophy across multiple European universities.

• Modern Philosophy
• Contemporary Philosophy
• Epistemology
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Dr. Albert Joosse is an Assistant Professor of Ancient Philosophy at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His work focuses on Plato, Stoicism, and Neoplatonism, particularly exploring how ancient philosophers communicated ideas through literary forms and the reception of Platonic texts. He leads the OIKOS Research Group on Ancient Philosophy and Science and serves on teaching and research councils within the Classics department. His research emphasizes narrative analysis of philosophical texts, such as Alcibiades I , self-knowledge concepts, and the work of Olympiodorus of Alexandria. He has published extensively on topics like pseudepigraphic authorship, ancient therapeutic dialogue, and the interplay between philosophy and religion in late antiquity. Research Interests : Platonic dialogues, ancient literary forms, reception studies, Stoic and Neoplatonic thought, narrative analysis, self-knowledge. Awards : Fellow at the Einstein Center Chronoi (2022). Activities : Organized conferences on pseudepigraphy and ancient philosophy, contributed to podcasts on classical themes. Joosse edits volumes like Olympiodorus of Alexandria: Exegete, Teacher, Platonic Philosopher and actively engages in interdisciplinary dialogues between ancient philosophy and modern thought.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Plato
• Stoicism
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David Janssens is a Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy within Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences at Tilburg University. He holds a PhD (Dr.) and has been a Senior Lecturer since 2008, previously serving as Assistant Professor from 2001 to 2008. His career includes postdoctoral research on modernity and secularization debates in Germany, and political philosophy studies under Leo Strauss. Research Interests: Focuses on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Political Philosophy, and Ethics. Specializes in classical texts like Homer and Plato, with emphasis on their application in modern liberal arts education. Explores interdisciplinary teaching methods and the philosophical foundations of law and state. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications address neoliberal university structures, Socratic philosophical correspondence analysis, and pedagogical approaches to classical texts. Shows consistent engagement with Leo Strauss's intellectual legacy and educational reform debates. Grants & Projects: Participated in the 'Wijsgerige grondslagen van recht en staat' project (2000-2004), exploring philosophical foundations of law and state. Active in designing interdisciplinary education programs. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with colleagues on team-teaching initiatives, as seen in the 'Shall we dance?' case study demonstrating collaborative pedagogical strategies.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics
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Prof. Lautaro Roig Lanzillotta is a Professor of New Testament and Early Christian Studies at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He holds dual PhDs (Theology and Classics) from the University of Groningen and Complutense University of Madrid. His primary affiliation is within the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society, specifically the Department of New Testament and Early Christian Studies. Education: PhD in Theology (cum laude), University of Groningen (2004) PhD in Classics (cum laude), Complutense University of Madrid (1997) Master’s degrees in Classics from Complutense University and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Research Interests: Focuses on New Testament studies, Early Christian Apocrypha (e.g., Acts of Thomas), Nag Hammadi codices and Gnosticism, and the works of Plutarch of Chaeronea. Specializes in textual criticism, religious history, and intertextuality between ancient and modern thought. Key Projects: Leading the Greek-Spanish Semantic Dictionary of the New Testament with Universidad de Córdoba Editor-in-Chief of Gnosis: Journal of Gnostic Studies and Brill's Plutarch Studies Research on religious currents in Late Antiquity and their modern resonances Awards: Honorary Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity from Universidad Católica de Cuyo, Argentina (2017). Teaching: Offers courses on New Testament and Early Christian Studies, emphasizing textual analysis and historical context. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international institutions like Leiden University and Universidad Católica Argentina on projects involving apocryphal texts and Plutarch studies.

• New Testament Studies
• Early Christian Apocrypha
• Nag Hammadi Codices and Gnosticism
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Roshnee Ossewaarde is an Assistant Professor in the Religion and Practice Department at Tilburg School of Catholic Theology, Tilburg University. She is affiliated with the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing. Her research focuses on digitalization’s impact on health, wellbeing, and democracy, with interdisciplinary interests spanning philosophy, theology, and political ethics. She holds editorial roles at Algemeen Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Wijsbegeerte and Tattva Journal of Philosophy . Her academic formation draws on classical and modern thinkers such as Plato, Rousseau, and Simone Weil. Key research themes include epistemic justice in digital health, non-datafiable knowledge, and ethical implications of AI-driven technologies. She critiques reductionist therapeutic trends and explores integral human development in the digital age. Her recent publications address topics like the EU Green Deal’s policy alternatives, economic justice frameworks, and the role of awe in wisdom. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, including the AI Deployment Journey in Healthcare governance initiative and public dialogues on technology ethics. Roshnee’s work bridges philosophical traditions with contemporary challenges, advocating for socially responsible digital innovation and democratic values. She contributes to academic discourse through courses on theology, ethics, and AI’s societal impacts.

• Digitalization
• Ethics
• Philosophy
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Chris Böttner is a Researcher at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Science and Engineering , affiliated with the Kapteyn Institute for Astronomy and the Tieleman group in Animal Ecology. His research focuses on astrobiology , linking planetary habitability to galactic and cosmological scales . PhD student in Astronomy Part of the PLATO mission and cosmic habitability projects His work integrates galaxy formation simulations with planet population synthesis models to study exoplanet distributions across Milky Way components (thin disk, thick disk, stellar halo). Additionally, he explores critical slowing down in dynamical systems as a framework for predicting climate transitions . Key trends in his publications include: Galactic-scale habitability and black hole dynamics (2025) Exoplanet yield predictions for PLATO (2024) Milky Way planet demographics via multi-model synthesis (2024) Nonstationary noise analysis in climate systems (2022) Early-warning signals in Cenozoic climate data (2021) He contributes to open-access datasets, including the Galactic Component Classification for the all-sky PLATO Input Catalog (2024). Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands and beyond, focusing on habitability, gamma radiation, and galactic evolution.

• Astrobiology
• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
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Nolen Gertz is an Associate Professor of Applied Philosophy at the University of Twente, specializing in applied ethics , social and political philosophy , phenomenology , existentialism , and aesthetics . He serves as Coordinator of the 4TU Task Force on Risk, Safety and Security and a Research Associate in Military Ethics at the Inamori International Center for Ethics and Excellence (Case Western Reserve University). His work bridges philosophy with contemporary issues such as military robotics , social media ethics , and AI governance . He holds a PhD in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research (2012), with a dissertation critiquing Just War Theory. His books Nihilism and Technology (2018) and Nihilism (2019) explore how Nietzschean nihilism mediates technological design and human values. His research has been featured in The Atlantic , The Washington Post , and by media outlets like the BBC and Philosophie Magazine . Recent publications analyze techno-moral scenarios , existential ethics in design , and climate activism legitimacy . His work interrogates the dual role of technology in mediating autonomy (e.g., Facebook’s emotional manipulation) and reshaping political life (e.g., Zoom’s societal impact during pandemics). He actively collaborates with scholars like Deniz Ozkaramanli and Susan Cammers-Goodwin , contributing to journals such as Design Issues , Techné , and Research Ethics . His interdisciplinary approach connects philosophy with military ethics , digital humanities , and policy analysis .

• Applied Ethics
• Social and Political Philosophy
• Phenomenology
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Pratika Dayal is an Associate Professor & Rosalind Franklin Fellow at the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, University of Groningen. Her research focuses on galaxy formation in the first billion years of the Universe, cosmic reionization, and dark matter. She leads major projects like the UNCOVER survey with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and collaborates internationally with initiatives like the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Education: Doctorate in Astrophysics from SISSA, Trieste, Italy (2006-2010). Postdoctoral roles at Leibniz Institute (Potsdam), University of Edinburgh, and Durham University. Research Interests: Early galaxy formation, interplay between galaxy evolution and reionization, astrobiological habitability, and dark matter's role in cosmic structure. Her work combines theoretical models, simulations, and observational data from Hubble, ALMA, and JWST. Grants & Awards: ERC Starting Grant (2016), NWO VIDI Grant (2018), Addison Wheeler Fellowship (2015). She chairs astronomy committees and is a member of the International Astronomical Union. Teaching: Teaches 'Galaxy Formation and Evolution' and 'Quantum Universe Seminar' at the Master's level. Supervised over a dozen PhD, master's, and bachelor's students across institutions like Groningen, Edinburgh, and Cambridge. Outreach: Leads public lectures, stargazing events, and chairs the Young Academy of Groningen's outreach committee. Engages in international collaborations and science communication initiatives.

• Galaxy Formation
• Epoch of Reionization
• 21cm Cosmology
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Andreas A. M. Kinneging is a Professor of Philosophy of Law at the Leiden University Faculty of Law , affiliated with the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law. His research focuses on intersections between natural law, ethics, and ontological frameworks in legal philosophy. Position: Professor Philosophy of Law Institution: Leiden University Key affiliation: Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law Research Themes: Kinneging explores the legitimacy of legal systems through ontological and ethical lenses, particularly examining Nicolai Hartmann's implicit connections to natural law traditions. His work bridges metaphysical analysis with contemporary legal challenges in multilevel jurisdictions. Key Contributions: In his 2016 chapter "Nicolai Hartmann and Natural Law," he argues for Hartmann's unintentional alignment with natural law principles, despite the philosopher's explicit silence on the topic. This work situates Hartmann within the eidetic/realist tradition tracing back to Plato and Aristotle. Affiliations: Actively contributes to the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of the Law, engaging in comparative philosophical analysis (e.g., Hartmann vs. Ingarden) and interdisciplinary legal research.

• Philosophy of Law
• Natural Law
• Ethics
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Hugo Mutsaerts serves as a Lecturer-Researcher in Organisational Behaviour and Operations Management at the Academy for Hotel & Facility, focusing on the synergistic relationship between human behavior and operational systems to drive organizational transformation. His research spans critical domains including: Integration of organizational behavior principles with operations management frameworks Healthcare system optimization through cultural and process improvements Leadership dynamics in continuous improvement initiatives Philosophical foundations of organizational change Systems thinking applications in complex adaptive environments Current scholarly output demonstrates a concentrated focus on healthcare operations, particularly examining cross-departmental integration in food production and delivery systems within medical facilities, reflecting his commitment to solving real-world operational challenges through behavioral insights. Professional engagement includes extensive industry training sessions, conference presentations on hospital operational change, and media contributions exploring the intersection of emotional intelligence, ethics, and organizational evolution through Plato at the HUB interviews.

• Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management
• Healthcare Management
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Ronald Blankenborg is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He specializes in classical languages and ancient civilizations, teaching courses on Greek and Latin linguistics, ancient history, archaeology, and classical literature. His research interests focus on interdisciplinary approaches to classical antiquity, including textual analysis of ancient authors like Plato, Homer, and Euripides, and the intersection of language, history, and archaeology in the Greco-Roman world. Current teaching responsibilities (2024-2025) include courses such as 'Grieks 1-3' (Greek Literature), 'Latijnse Taalkunde' (Latin Linguistics), and 'Oude Geschiedenis' (Ancient History). No grants or awards are listed in the provided information.

• Classical Studies
• Ancient History
• Greek Linguistics
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Eveline Groot is a Researcher and External PhD candidate at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her doctoral research examines Madame de Staël's political philosophy (1766-1817), focusing on the interplay between reason, passions, and morality within a female liberal perspective. Her research spans History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, and Gender Studies, with concentrated expertise in 18th-19th Century Philosophy, Women Philosophers, and Sentimentality theory. She critically analyzes historical frameworks of political passions while investigating modern manifestations like Cancel Culture through philosophical lenses, emphasizing gender representation in philosophical canons and the ethical dimensions of public discourse. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent thematic threads connecting historical political philosophy to contemporary societal debates. Her work demonstrates how de Staël's theories on passions and public opinion provide crucial insights for understanding modern cancel culture dynamics and gender representation challenges, bridging Enlightenment-era thought with 21st-century social phenomena through rigorous philosophical analysis. Scientific Awards Honory award Faces of Science (2020)

• History of Philosophy
• Political Philosophy
• Ethics
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Roland ten Klooster is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, specializing in Information-driven Product Development & Engineering. His work bridges engineering, industrial design, and sustainability, with a strong focus on packaging innovation and education. His research interests lie at the intersection of sustainable packaging , industrial design , and product development . He actively explores material efficiency, sealability of polymer films, and the integration of sustainability into design curricula. His fingerprint highlights key areas such as sustainability, design, operational and strategic development, and economic-social progress. The recent trend in his publications shows a consistent focus on packaging sustainability , material performance , and design education . From analyzing national packaging consumption trends to developing novel sealing techniques and educational frameworks, his work spans both technical and pedagogical domains. He has supervised five academic works, indicating an active role in mentoring students and junior researchers. Though no specific grants are mentioned, his sustained research output suggests ongoing project funding and academic collaboration. His external role as a designer/consultant at Plato Product Consultants since 1991 reflects a long-standing engagement with industry, ensuring practical relevance in his academic work.

• Sustainable Packaging
• Industrial Design
• Product Development
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Bert van den Berg is a University Lecturer at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (Leiden University), specializing in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, including the works of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine. His research explores the influence of classical philosophy on later thought and its relevance to modern issues such as ethics, happiness studies, and political theory. He advises several PhD candidates, including Yi Chen, Carlo van Oosterhout, Selma Tummers, Shenghao Yue, and Maria Zisimopoulou. His research interests span ethics (ancient and modern virtue philosophy), modern Stoicism (e.g., 'Does it work?'), and the application of classical philosophy to contemporary topics like populism. He has contributed to public discourse, including a 2024 article in The Conversation about Plato's death revealed in an ancient scroll. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, though his work involves interdisciplinary engagement with modern societal questions. His academic contributions are centered at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society, where he teaches and conducts research on classical philosophy's enduring relevance.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Ethics
• Happiness Studies
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