Renze Tjoelker

Renze Tjoelker serves as a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Online Resilience research group at Saxion University of Applied Sciences. He is concurrently pursuing his PhD through a collaborative program with the University of Twente, demonstrating his commitment to advancing knowledge in digital environments.

His academic credentials include a Master of Arts degree, with his current doctoral research bridging practical application and scholarly inquiry through the Saxion-University of Twente partnership. This dual institutional affiliation represents a strategic approach to connecting applied sciences with theoretical research.

Mr. Tjoelker's research centers on digital citizenship and online resilience, examining how individuals navigate complex digital landscapes while maintaining safety and agency. His work addresses critical contemporary challenges including misinformation resilience, digital identity management, and protective strategies against online threats. Through the Online Resilience research group, he develops evidence-based frameworks for educational institutions and policymakers seeking to foster digitally literate citizens.

Professional engagement extends beyond academia through multiple channels: he maintains an active speaking schedule (paid position since January 2021), contributes to the Citizenship Expertise Center for primary, secondary, and vocational education as a member of their digital citizenship working group (paid position since January 2020), and serves on the general board of a political party (unpaid position from June 2022 to June 2026).