J.E. (Enno) van der Laan

J.E. (Enno) van der Laan is an educational developer and lecturer affiliated with the University of Groningen. He holds dual roles across two faculties: the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) and the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences (FBSS). His primary position is at the Centre for Learning and Teaching (FSE), where he focuses on educational innovation, and he also teaches in the Teacher Training Program (FBSS). Enno holds engineering qualifications (ir.) and specializes in bridging physics education with broader educational methodologies.

Affiliations and Roles:

• Chair of Bachelor Admission (FSE) and Master Admission (SEC)
• Secretary of the Foundation Physics Olympiad Netherlands (SNON)
• Board Member of the Physics Didactics Working Group (WND)
• Chair of the Dutch Association for the Teaching of Natural Sciences North (NVON)
• Committee Member of the Central Committees Preliminary Examination (CCVX)

Research and Teaching Interests: Enno’s work centers on educational development, science pedagogy, and the integration of physics into teacher training programs. He advocates for multidisciplinary approaches and has contributed to initiatives like the Physics Olympiad and curriculum design in natural sciences education.

Advising and Grants: While no specific grants or advising activities are detailed, his roles in admissions and educational committees suggest involvement in academic governance and policy.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Centre for Learning and Teaching (FSE) and the Teacher Education department (FBSS), emphasizing practical and theoretical advancements in science education.