Nicole van den Bogerd

Dr. Nicole van den Bogerd is an Assistant Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences and the APH - Health Behaviors & Chronic Diseases department. Her work focuses on how built and nature-rich environments influence health and well-being, particularly for children and students. She specializes in environmental interventions, systematic reviews, and qualitative research methods.

Education: While specific academic qualifications aren’t detailed here, her roles and publications suggest advanced training in psychology, public health, and environmental studies.

Research Interests: Nicole’s research spans prevention of mental/physical health issues, health behavior promotion, environment-behavior interactions, and supportive environment design. She has expertise in evaluating green schoolyards, nature-based interventions in healthcare, and the psychological benefits of natural spaces. Her recent work emphasizes child development through nature play and the design of restorative educational environments.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator for Groen voor zorg: toepassingen voor patiënt en zorgprofessional (2025).
• Co-researcher on Groene Schoolpleinen Monitor (2025).
• Recipient of Erasmus+ student traineeship grant (2018) and multiple grants supporting green environment research.

Awards & Recognition:

• Contributed to the Dream Green: A vision for sustainable healthy futures in Amsterdam initiative (2024).
• Awarded Health Behaviours and Chronic Diseases travel grant (2018).

Teaching & Engagement:

• Teaches Prevention of Mental Health Problems and Scientific Writing and Presenting (CDP) courses (2024–2025).
• Serves as a board member for Stichting Vrienden van de Botanische Tuin Zuidas since 2017.

Labs & Collaborations: Her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations, including projects with the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (Exeter, UK). She actively reviews for journals like Journal of Environmental Psychology.