Research projects
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TRIAGE
TRIAGE develops an advanced air pollution monitoring system using photonic sensing technology. This portable, high-performance device detects molecular gases with high precision in real-time, filling gaps in local community air quality monitoring.
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Nijmegen longitudinal study
The NLS has been following children since 1998 to examine the influence of parent and peer interactions on their development. This includes looking at interactions with temperament and personality traits at different ages.
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SensorChip
"SensorChip" is developing micro-photonic chip-based sensors for measuring fluid/gas flows, gas composition, and detecting biomarkers, focusing on flow sensors, (bio)gas sensors, and cancer detectors.
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OBSeRVeD
A consortium is developing a sensor to detect disease-specific odours from animals, aiming to provide farmers with early warnings. The focus is on studying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as potential biomarkers in e-nose-based sensors.
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Bouncing back from psychological contract breach
In this PhD project, we aim to unpack the “black box” of the aftermath of PCB.
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The association between organizational conditions for self-managing teams and sustainable employability in nursing home care
In this PhD project we will investigate which particular organizational conditions associate with sustainable employability of nursing home staff.
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The relationship between leadership and employees’ inclusion in the hybrid work context
In this project, the relationship between leadership and employees’ inclusion within the hybrid work context will be examined. We will consider both macro- and micro-level leadership.
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Towards sustained employability of elderly care staff
Our goal is to contribute to the sustainable employability of elderly care staff.
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Responsible digital technology selection and usage in schools
This PhD-project aims to delve deeper into societal values and norms surrounding technology that maybe getting undermined through this process of technology selection by various stakeholders.
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The interplay between sleep and emotion regulation
In this PhD project, mixed methods and objective sleep measures will be used to assess the relationship between sleep and emotion regulation.
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MARIX
The ERC synergy project MARIX studies marine redox transitions to understand how they remove toxic ammonium and methane. It combines fieldwork, lab experiments and modelling to explore new microbial pathways and their environmental impact.
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From Childhood Experiences to Engaged Citizenship
This project explores how childhood experiences with nature impact ecological citizenship in adulthood, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
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Visions of Nature in the Metropolitan City of Lima
This project investigates citizens' views of nature in Lima, Peru and compares the results with studies from the Netherlands and Vietnam. A subproject uses poetry as a tool in biology education to enhance students' understanding of nature.
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Mourning for Deserted Skies
The 'Mourning for Deserted Skies' project investigates how digital platforms influence emotional responses to biodiversity loss among citizen scientists.
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Visions of Nature in Indonesia
A collaborative project between Indonesia and the Netherlands is investigating how Indonesian cultures and religions influence their relationship with nature.
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EnviroCitizen
The EnviroCitizen project uses birding activities to study how citizen science can foster environmental citizenship. It aims to develop community interventions across Europe, using an educational programme and public events.
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Impact of Activities in Gifted Education (IMAGE)
This NRO-funded project focuses on the impact of current interventions to improve tailored education for gifted children.
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Exploring the dynamic relationships between early cognitive, numerical and literacy development
The aim of this project is to understand the factors that underlie individual differences in children’s learning trajectories.
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How teachers’ practices enhance the development of children’s scientific literacy skills
This project aims to answer how elementary teachers can respond to the children’s heterogeneous needs in science education and which skills and attitudes help the teachers with this challenge.
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The self-concept of the gifted across the life span
The aim of this research is to gain insight into the self-concept of the gifted, by investigating the multifacetedness, structure and development of the self-concept of the gifted across the life span.