Dr. Inge van der Valk is an Associate Professor and Head of Department at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University. She leads the Adolescent Development research group, focusing on pedagogy and divorce-related youth psychology. Research Interests: Her work examines parental conflict impacts on child adjustment, longitudinal divorce consequences, and preventive programs like KIDS/SCRES instruments. Key projects include Where do I belong? (multi-resident families) and WODC-commissioned studies on court procedures. Teaching: Instructs bachelor’s and master’s courses in Pedagogics and the DaSCA research master program. Serves as chair of the Pedagogics bachelor’s examination committee. Public Engagement: Authored 25+ media contributions on divorce’s emotional impacts, coparenting stress reduction, and child rights advocacy. Collaborates with Altra, Sterk Huis, and legal researchers on multidisciplinary interventions.
Jeroen J.L. Schepers is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences and the Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing group. He also holds a position within the EAISI Foundational research institute. His current educational activities include teaching courses on Marketing Perspectives on Product Innovation, Servitization and Customer Experience, and Multivariate Statistics. Dr. Schepers specializes in the digitalization and robotization of frontline services, with particular focus on the psychological responses of both customers and employees to service technologies. His research examines how AI and robotics transform service encounters, exploring questions about customer adoption of service innovations, the impact of technology on service value, and the optimal collaboration between humans and technology in service delivery. His work spans service marketing, human-robot interaction, consumer psychology, and digital service transformation, with particular emphasis on service robotics, customer experience design, and the psychological mechanisms underlying technology adoption in service contexts. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on human-AI collaboration in service contexts, with recurring themes around service robot design, customer perception of technology, and the psychological mechanisms that determine service success or failure. His research demonstrates how service robots impact customer experience, how frontline employees interact with AI systems, and how service encounters can be optimized through intelligent technology integration. The work spans both theoretical development and practical applications across various service industries. Dr. Schepers has received numerous prestigious awards including the Robert Johnston Outstanding Reviewer Award (2024), multiple highly cited papers in the top 1% of Economics & Business, the Insights Scientist of the Year award (2023), and several Industria Education Awards. His research has been recognized with Best Paper Awards from leading service marketing journals and conferences. HybridLabs - €10.4M grant accelerating Dutch innovations in offshore renewables D-SIDE: Decision Support for Intelligent Damage Estimation and Control (€1.1M) 3TU.CEE research project Grant from DAAD for visiting scholarship at University of Mannheim Dr. Schepers leads research within the Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship & Marketing group, focusing on how digital technologies transform service encounters and employee-customer interactions. His work examines both customer-facing service technologies and employee-facing intelligent systems, investigating how these technologies reshape service delivery, customer experience, and employee work practices in the digital age.
Dr. Niladri Satpathi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biomedical and Environmental Sensorsystems (BIOS) group within the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) and the MESA+ Institute, contributing to cutting-edge research at the intersection of fluid dynamics, microfluidics, and biomedical engineering. Dr. Satpathi earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), where his doctoral research focused on drop impact dynamics, extreme wettability substrates, and liquid film interactions with surface acoustic waves. His work extended to collaborative projects on bulk acoustic waves in microchannels, elastocapillarity, and surface acoustic wave-based deicing techniques. His research expertise centers on fluid-structure interactions in microscale systems, particularly droplet manipulation via surface acoustic waves and microbubble elasticity. Key applications include biomedical devices like blood oxygenators, bioparticle handling systems, and anti-icing technologies, with strong emphasis on experimental validation of theoretical models. Analysis of his 15 recent publications (2020-2025) reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental droplet dynamics toward biomedical applications. Early work focused on impact phenomena and wettability effects, while recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate sophisticated control of bioparticles and microcavities, indicating growing translational impact in medical diagnostics and environmental sensing. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student supervision or grant funding is not specified in the source text, though his collaborative projects suggest interdisciplinary team engagement. Dr. Satpathi operates within the BIOS research group and MESA+ Institute infrastructure, utilizing advanced microfluidic and acoustic wave platforms. His current microbubble elasticity investigations support next-generation biosensor development, with experimental setups optimized for high-precision droplet manipulation and interfacial phenomenon characterization.
Eddy Vaassen is Full Professor of Accountancy at Tilburg University's School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), Department of Accountancy. As a Registered Accountant (RA) with a PhD from Maastricht University, he maintains affiliations with Erasmus University Rotterdam, serves as Scientific Advisor at BDO, and holds leadership positions in the Association for Information Systems and CEA. His professional education initiatives extend to major organizations including KLM, ING, Rabobank, and the Dutch Tax Department. His research encompasses: Internal control theory and auditing methodologies Decision support systems for audit professionals IT control frameworks and blockchain integration Contract auditing and compliance verification Continuous monitoring systems and process mining He actively contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles for leading accounting journals including Journal of Information Systems and Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting . Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on auditing innovations (process mining, experimental auditing approaches) and accounting information systems development, frequently addressing the intersection of technology, control frameworks, and professional judgment. Professor Vaassen supervises doctoral candidates researching audit innovations, ERP systems, and internal control frameworks. Through his professional education initiatives, he has developed training programs for financial institutions and government agencies across the Netherlands.
Dr. Jeffrey Kaye is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University, where he leads groundbreaking research in aging, dementia, and digital health technologies. His work focuses on developing novel methods for early detection of cognitive decline and creating technology-based interventions to support older adults and their caregivers. Dr. Kaye's research spans multiple domains of aging and cognitive health. His primary interests include Alzheimer's disease and dementia research, digital biomarker development, behavioral symptom monitoring in dementia, and technology interventions for aging populations. His innovative work bridges clinical neuroscience with digital health technologies to create more sensitive and ecologically valid assessment tools for cognitive decline. Analysis of Dr. Kaye's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on digital phenotyping and passive monitoring technologies to detect early signs of cognitive decline. His work increasingly focuses on diverse populations, including Hispanic and African American older adults, and examines environmental factors like air quality and sleep patterns that influence cognitive health. Many studies employ innovative remote assessment methods that overcome traditional limitations of clinic-based evaluations. Dr. Kaye has received substantial research funding supporting his work in aging and dementia research. His research has significant implications for early detection of cognitive decline and development of interventions that can be deployed in real-world settings. Dr. Kaye leads the Oregon Center for Aging & Technology (ORCATECH), which develops and evaluates in-home monitoring technologies for older adults. His team has pioneered methods for continuous passive assessment of daily function, which provides more sensitive measures of cognitive and functional decline than traditional clinic-based assessments.
Petra Siemonsma is a Professor in Self-Management in Physiotherapy and Movement Care at Leiden University of Applied Sciences, where she leads the Self-Management in Physiotherapy and Movement Care (ERFB) research group since February 2022. She is actively involved in both the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Physiotherapy and serves on the curriculum committee for the Bachelor's program. Professor Siemonsma is also a member of the Advisory Committee at the Royal Dutch Society for Physiotherapy (KNGF). Her research focuses on self-management among patients, residents, and healthcare professionals, with particular emphasis on sustainable behavioral change, neighborhood collaboration, and community-based approaches. Through close collaborations with various stakeholders, her work aims to provide valuable insights and contribute to societal change in healthcare. She brings extensive experience in participatory action research, which involves working directly with communities to implement and evaluate healthcare improvements. Professor Siemonsma's expertise spans seniors' care, rehabilitation, neighborhood collaboration, and healthcare technology. She has developed a framework visualizing four interconnected circles: the person, the professional, the organization, and the environment, seeking to integrate knowledge across these domains. Her current research projects include the MenoPressure Personalized project addressing high blood pressure in menopausal women, development of the keep moving support tool for sustained physical activity, adaptation of digital monitoring systems for geriatric COPD rehabilitation, and regional implementation of home-based stroke rehabilitation. Professor Siemonsma maintains a strong commitment to integrating research and education. She and her research team collaborate closely with the Physiotherapy programs, allowing them to apply newly acquired knowledge directly to teaching and investigate questions arising from educational practice. In the Master's program in Physiotherapy and Community-Based Movement Care, students who are practicing physiotherapists conduct research in their own practice settings, creating a rich environment for knowledge exchange. For prospective students and collaborators, Professor Siemonsma emphasizes the importance of curiosity and exploring assumptions. Her advice is to 'start by looking, listening, and talking. Ask questions and be curious,' noting that 'reality often turns out to be more complex and surprising than you had imagined.'
Karl Parisius serves as a teacher researcher at Inholland University of Applied Sciences within the Lectorate Health & Wellbeing of Vulnerable Older Adults, focusing on applied health technology solutions for aging populations. His position embodies the Dutch HBO model integrating research directly with educational and industry partnerships to address societal challenges. His research pioneers e-health applications specifically for elderly oral care, investigating how digital tools can overcome mobility barriers and improve self-management in independent-living seniors. This work addresses critical intersections between oral health deterioration and systemic conditions like diabetes, leveraging technology to enhance accessibility where traditional care models fail vulnerable populations. The lectorate's practice-oriented approach prioritizes real-world implementation over theoretical exploration. With two recent publications (2017-2018), his output demonstrates consistent focus on technology-enabled oral care solutions, though typical for applied research, quantity is secondary to practical impact. Current projects likely involve developing and validating digital interventions through municipal care partnerships, reflecting the lectorate's mandate for immediate societal benefit. The Lectorate Health & Wellbeing of Vulnerable Older Adults operates as a dedicated research hub within Inholland, connecting healthcare practitioners, technology developers, and policy makers to co-create solutions. Its structure ensures sustained resources for multi-year projects targeting specific gaps in elderly care infrastructure, with Karl Parisius contributing specialized expertise in oral health technology integration.
Dr. Bas Koene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Organisation and Personnel Management at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam. He serves as director of the RSM Case Development Centre, where he has built institutional support for case development and method innovation for over five years, enhancing case studies as tools for research valorization and learning. His research centers on human agency and leadership in institutional change and organizational development, with specific focus on work organization and employment management. Key interests include non-standard employment structures, job quality and innovation (QuInnE project), community participation (I-WIRE project), and HR's evolving role in new work arrangements. His work examines labor market dynamics through lenses of technological change, organizational innovation, and decision-making processes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals concentrated exploration of gig economy dynamics, European self-employment patterns, and temporary work arrangements. His research integrates labor economics with organizational behavior, emphasizing how digitalization reshapes work quality and institutional frameworks. Cross-national studies form a significant thread, particularly in European contexts examining precariousness and institutional responses. Dr. Koene has not been mentioned to have received any specific scientific awards in the provided text. He has supervised four students and led major collaborative projects including QuInnE (job quality and innovation) and I-WIRE (participation and community). His research has secured funding for multi-country investigations into self-employment across nine European nations, addressing social protection and collective representation challenges. As director of the RSM Case Development Centre, Dr. Koene leads a dedicated team focused on pedagogical innovation through case method development. His research collaborations span European institutions, evidenced by the nine-country self-employment study involving partners in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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Niels Chavannes is a Full Professor of eHealth Applications in Population Health Management at Leiden University Medical Centre, where he also serves as Chair of the Research Council for Lifestyle & Prevention. He has held this position since January 2015 and is actively involved with the National eHealth Living Lab. His work bridges primary care medicine with digital health innovations, focusing on improving healthcare delivery through technology. Chavannes' research interests span eHealth applications in population health management, COPD and asthma disease management, smoking cessation therapies, and digital health interventions for people across socioeconomic positions. His work particularly emphasizes addressing health disparities through inclusive eHealth design and implementation in both high-income and low-resource settings. He has extensive expertise in primary care medicine, lung diseases, and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on practical applications that can be implemented in real-world healthcare settings. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on digital health solutions for chronic disease management, with particular attention to cardiovascular risk, respiratory conditions, and lifestyle interventions. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on inclusive design for vulnerable populations, remote patient monitoring, and the integration of artificial intelligence in primary care settings. National Public Health Stimulation Award for 'Kroonluchter COPD-Project by Health Center Zuiderkroon', Rotterdam, Netherlands 2006 Chavannes leads significant research initiatives in population health management, particularly through the National eHealth Living Lab, which focuses on developing and implementing digital health solutions for chronic disease prevention and management. His work has strong international dimensions, with collaborations extending to low- and middle-income countries. Current projects include developing inclusive eHealth guides for people with lower socioeconomic positions, implementing lifestyle medicine in healthcare practice, and creating digital tools for smoking cessation and cardiovascular risk management.
