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Enny Das is a Full Professor in Communication & Persuasion at Radboud University, specializing in Health Communication (social media, narrative communication, epidemics) within the Department of Language and Communication. She previously held academic positions at VU University Amsterdam and Wageningen University, progressing from Assistant to Associate Professor in Communication Science.
- PhD in Social Psychology (Utrecht University, 2001)
- Master in Social Psychology (University of Amsterdam, 1994)
- Bachelor in Economics (Rotterdam University, 1989)
Her research focuses on health communication (social media applications for cancer screening, narrative health interventions), media effects (psychological mechanisms of persuasion), and communication about epidemics (including pandemic response strategies). She has secured significant competitive funding from ZonMw, NWO, and EU programs, including grants for projects like 'The power of words' (language in general practice consultations) and 'Gender & Health' (inequalities in medical trajectories).
Scientific advisory roles include membership in the Netherlands Health Council and contributions to Dutch Ministry of Health expert panels on COVID-19 communication. She has supervised 16 doctoral candidates, over 100 master’s theses, and 50 bachelor’s theses, establishing herself as a key figure in communication science for public health and persuasion research.
- 2020-present: Member, Health Council of the Netherlands
- 2021: ZonMw SENTENCES project (EUR 400,000, Co-applicant)
- 2019: NWO Open Competition Grant (EUR 670,000, Main applicant)
- 2013: EU IRSES Grant (EUR 100,000, Main applicant)
Her work bridges academic research and societal impact through collaborations with governmental bodies and practical applications in healthcare settings.
