Margriet van Gestel

Margriet van Gestel serves as Associate Professor of Application of Generative AI Models within the Applied Responsible Artificial Intelligence research group at Avans University of Applied Sciences, focusing on practical implementations of AI solutions in real-world contexts.

Her educational background includes a PhD in molecular neuroscience (2015) and completion of the Open University's Certified Professional Program in Data Science with machine learning specialization.

Her research bridges generative AI with critical applications in biomedical diagnostics (Alzheimer's detection, orthopedic technology) and environmental sustainability (litter monitoring systems). A core innovation is the data washing machine software that anonymizes sensitive data through generative models to address privacy concerns while mitigating data scarcity and bias issues.

She actively collaborates with municipalities and environmental organizations on field-deployed AI solutions and participates in multiple grant-funded initiatives including SmartScan and orthopedic AI shoe technology development.