Ilja Cornelisz

Dr. Ilja Cornelisz is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Department of Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He also holds an appointment at the LEARN! - Learning sciences institute and serves as an Associate/Statistical Editor for Nature PJ - Science of Learning since 2024. His research focuses on educational policy, mental health interventions, digital health applications, and student outcomes in inclusive education settings.

His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in quality education and good health. Key research areas include analyzing labor market outcomes for disabled individuals, effects of special needs students on peers, and optimizing digital mental health interventions. Cornelisz has co-authored over 60 publications and led projects like 'Big Data Analysis for Mental Health' and 'House of Skills.'

• Research Interests: Education policy, digital therapeutics, inclusive education, and labor market dynamics
• Notable Projects:
  • Big data analysis for youth mental health (2023–2028)
  • Visual in Beeld research (2021–2023)

Cornelisz has received awards such as the 2023 FGB Teacher Award and co-authored the 2018 Best Paper Award-winning research. His articles often bridge theory and practice, addressing real-world educational challenges through data-driven solutions.