Chris Dijksterhuis

Chris Dijksterhuis is a Lecturer-researcher at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Centre of Expertise Energy Sustainable Fuels and Gases and the Human Centered Technologies department. His work focuses on sustainable energy technologies, transportation systems, and youth mobility behaviors. He has led and contributed to projects like BikeSafeAI, CityLogistic 2.0, and Cycling Go Junior, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Key affiliations: Centre of Expertise Energy Sustainable Fuels and Gases
• Research areas: Renewable energy, cycling behavior analysis, smart infrastructure, and driver assistance systems

His research explores how sustainable fuels, urban planning, and technological interventions can improve transportation safety and efficiency. Notable work includes studies on young adolescents' cycling habits and the impact of virtual reality in ambulance nurse training.

Projects & Activities

• Active projects (2023–2026): BikeSafeAI, CityLogistic 2.0, and MBST: Mobisitie
• Past projects include Cycling Go Junior (since 2017) and Groen & Digitaal Martitiem Innovatie Ecosysteem (2021–2023)
• Organized events: New Energy Forum (2022), Hanze Research Day (2017)

Collaborations span academic and industrial partners across the Netherlands, focusing on energy, transportation, and youth mobility.