Ida-Mari van der Meulen

Ida-Mari van der Meulen is a Lecturer-researcher at Hanze University for Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Marian van Os Centre of Expertise Entrepreneurship. She holds dual roles in International Business and Regional Innovative Capacity studies. With a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Neuroscience from the University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen), she integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address societal challenges.

Her research focuses on behavioral change, cognitive functioning enhancement (via projects like COGMAX), and inclusive education policy. Prior to academia, she served as a Policy Officer at the Municipality of Groningen, focusing on youth care and education equity.

Key initiatives include Gender-Inclusive Education in Mathematics and environmental advocacy through World Fish Migration Day. Her work bridges academic research with community-driven innovation, emphasizing societal well-being and systemic inclusivity.