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Claudia Claes is a Visiting Professor at Ghent University's Department of Special Needs Education (Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences) since February 2014. She concurrently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Education, Health and Social Welfare Studies at University College Ghent and works as a researcher at E-QUAL, a center of expertise on Quality of Life. Since 2015-2016, she has led the Master course in Orthopedagogical Coaching and Consultancy at Ghent University.
Her research focuses on:
- Quality of Life frameworks and measurement
- Disability studies and inclusive practices
- Orthopedagogical interventions
- Social inclusion of vulnerable populations
- Policy implementation related to intellectual disabilities
- Transition support for young adults with disabilities
Her scholarly publications demonstrate consistent focus on Quality of Life assessment methodologies, disability policy analysis, and inclusive support frameworks. Recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes implementation science, citizenship paradigms, medication management in intellectual disabilities, and life transition studies, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across social sciences, healthcare, and policy domains.
While no specific awards are mentioned in source materials, her leadership as Dean and extensive publication record indicate significant professional recognition. She collaborates extensively within research teams at E-QUAL and co-authors publications with colleagues across European institutions.
