Marco Kragten

Marco Kragten is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. His work bridges science education and systems thinking, focusing on digital tools and artificial intelligence to enhance secondary education pedagogy.

• Active in qualitative modeling and conceptual diagram development for dynamic systems
• Develops AI-driven biology education materials targeting circadian rhythms and melatonin regulation
• Collaborates on astronomy outreach through the NOVA Mobile Planetarium

Recent research trends highlight his work on transient astronomical phenomena, clock gene regulation, and integrated qualitative-quantitative modeling frameworks. He has contributed to maker culture datasets and continues to innovate in digital science education.

Marco guides future teachers in pedagogical-didactic skills and collaborates with researchers like Bredeweg and Holt on interdisciplinary projects spanning systems thinking and immersive learning technologies.