Renate Klaassen

Renate Klaassen is a Senior Researcher at the Delft Institute of Applied Mathematics (EEMCS), Delft University of Technology, working 0.2 fte since 2021, and Programme Coordinator for the 4TU Centre for Engineering Education (0.6 fte since 2014). She also serves as a policy advisor for the Graduate School and Executive Secretary for the Board for Doctorates. Her research focuses on trans-interdisciplinary education, engineering roles in higher education, mathematics competencies, gender in service education, and English-medium instruction.

Her key publication, "Interdisciplinary Education: A Case Study" (2018), remains the most-read article in the European Journal of Engineering Education with over 44,600 reads. She has contributed to editorial roles for journals like Frontiers in Education and International Journal of Technology and Design Education.

Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing quality education and partnerships for global challenges. She has led projects like the Joint Interdisciplinary Project (2018–2023) and actively designs frameworks for resilient engineering education ecosystems.

• Key Roles: Senior Researcher, Programme Coordinator, Policy Advisor
• SDG Contributions: Quality Education (SDG 4), Partnerships for the Goals (SDG 17)
• Editorial Activities: Frontiers in Education, International Journal of Technology and Design Education