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Michiel van Oudheusden is an Associate Professor of Public Participation in Science and Democracy at the Athena Institute (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam). His work bridges science communication, citizen science, public engagement, and innovation governance. He holds dual appointments in the Faculty of Science and the Network Institute.
Education & Career:
- PhD (2012): Focused on participation in technology assessment with nanoscientists in Flanders.
- 2012–2015: Research at University of Liège (Flemish/Walloon innovation policy analysis).
- 2015–2019: Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK-CEN) – studied nuclear governance and citizen-driven radiation monitoring.
- 2019–2021: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at University of Cambridge (citizen science-institution interactions).
Research Focus: Explores citizen science’s role in environmental governance, public trust restoration, and agonistic engagement. Key areas include radiation monitoring post-Fukushima, diet-based health solutions, and democratizing scientific discourse through creative methods like science cartoons.
Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes agonistic spacemaking in education, environmental monitoring infrastructure adaptations, and leveraging citizen science for patient empowerment in healthcare. His research often critiques conventional dialogue frameworks and advocates for more inclusive, conflict-aware engagement strategies.
Awards & Recognition:
- Chris Freeman Award (2022) for contributions to science, technology, and society studies.
Grants & Projects:
- Co-PI: Coordinated Opportunities for Advanced Leadership in Science Communication (€3M EU project, 2023–2027).
- MELOMANES: Researching chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies and citizen science applications.
Labs & Networks: Co-founder of the Belgian STS network (B.STS), funded by FWO. Collaborates with illustrator Hans Boeykens on science cartoons to demystify academic concepts.
