A. M. Werkman

A. M. Werkman is an Associate Professor at Hanze University of Applied Sciences within the School of Health and Life Sciences, specifically affiliated with the Department of Allied Health Care and Nursing. As a core member of the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing, Werkman focuses on Healthy Lifestyle, Sports and Physical Activity research streams. Holding a 'dr ir' (Dutch engineering doctorate equivalent), they lead multiple research initiatives focused on public health interventions.

Werkman's research centers on process-driven dietetic care, behavioral change interventions, and plant-based nutrition promotion. Their work spans European collaborations including the EU-funded IMPECD project developing standardized dietetic care processes. Key focus areas include process improvement in healthcare delivery, nutrition assessment methodologies, and community-based citizen science approaches for healthy lifestyle adoption. The research strongly aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to public health and well-being.

Analysis of recent publications reveals a consistent focus on process optimization in dietetics (82% cluster with Process of Care keyphrases), with significant emphasis on European healthcare frameworks (68% Europe keyphrases) and behavioral components in nutrition interventions. The work demonstrates strong translational impact through media engagement and public outreach initiatives.

Werkman actively leads research projects including the Lecturer Platform Food, Nutrition and Health (2023-2026), Active and Healthy Lifestyle Minor (2017-present), Samen naar meer plantaardige voeding (2022), and the INPRO project on interprofessional education (2021-2023). These projects receive funding from both institutional and external sources, demonstrating sustained research productivity with outputs spanning 2006-2024.

As an active science communicator, Werkman participates in European Researchers' Night events (2023, 2024) and media engagements including Floriade installations and expert commentary on plant-based nutrition. Their work bridges academic research with practical public health applications through community-based interventions and knowledge dissemination.