Erik Kluijtmans

Erik Kluijtmans serves as a Lecturer at Avans University of Applied Sciences within the Communication & Multimedia Design program and as a Researcher in the Applied Responsible Artificial Intelligence group. He concurrently holds the role of AI Community Manager for the Avans AI program and contributes to educational innovation through the Artificial Intelligence minor (ATIx), AI Translator minor, and Master's program in AI and Society development.

He earned a master's degree in Data Engineering prior to his 26-year industry career, which included 20 years at Nokia as a data scientist, project manager, and product owner in R&D innovation projects before joining Avans in 2019.

His research expertise spans data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, UX design, and responsible AI applications. Current work focuses on the Verbeter Breda project where he develops data models to identify intervention factors for youth care professionals addressing intergenerational issues, demonstrating practical AI implementation in social contexts.

He actively participates in the Applied Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Data Science & ICT research groups, driving ethical AI integration across Avans' academic and community initiatives.