Sebastiaan de Klerk

Sebastiaan de Klerk is a Visiting Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the Department of Cognition, Data and Education. His research focuses on innovative assessment methods, particularly in game-based and multimedia environments, as well as educational data forensics to combat academic fraud. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing quality education and responsible innovation.

Research interests include educational assessment design, psychometrics, and the integration of technology into vocational and performance-based evaluations. He has explored topics such as serious games in high-stakes testing, validation frameworks for multimedia assessments, and data-driven approaches to detecting exam fraud.

His recent work highlights trends in game-based assessment design, leveraging systematic reviews and Bayesian network methodologies. He also emphasizes the importance of multimedia tools in vocational education and the ethical use of data in assessment systems.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His research has been published in venues like Educational Technology Research and Development and Behaviormetrika, with a focus on practical applications and theoretical advancements in educational measurement.

No advisees or grants are listed. Collaborations include international research networks, though specific institutional partners are not detailed here. His work often bridges computer science, psychology, and educational theory to address real-world assessment challenges.