Martijn Meeter

Overview

Martijn Meeter is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), holding dual affiliations within the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences and the LEARN! Learning Sciences research institute. He also serves as a visiting professor (Gasthoogleraar) at Tallinn Technical University (2022–2025) and advises various organizations including NWO/NRO and iPabo Kenniscentrum. His primary expertise lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, educational assessment, and learning theories.

Research Focus

His work emphasizes understanding student retention in higher education, remediation of learning deficits, and computational models of temporal preparation. Key areas include:

• Educational neuroscience and cognitive modeling (e.g., MTP framework)
• Prediction of academic success through standardized testing and GPA analysis
• Policy impacts on special education and autism inclusion
• Technology-enhanced learning environments

Awards & Grants

Though no explicit awards are noted, he has secured major grants such as the Effectmeting ADAPT intervention (2025–2027) and Predicting Learning in Special Education (2022–2026). He supervises 20+ PhD theses and leads projects on pandemic-related learning loss and peer feedback mechanisms.

Teaching & Outreach

He teaches courses on educational data analysis, pedagogy, and innovation in teaching. Media contributions address Dutch education policy, including critiques of temporary teacher hiring and exam weighting.

Collaborations

Active in interdisciplinary networks, his research spans cognitive neuroscience (eye-tracking, EEG) and educational policy, with global collaborations on autism education and pandemic learning recovery.