Community

We make the Digital Society School

The Digital Society School is made by many of us. Students, researchers, relations in business and government and university staff form an ever growing network of kindred spirits. However, below are the people that work on making DSS a success on a day to day basis. Do you have a question? One of these people is sure to answer it.

Sobhi Khatib
Amsterdam University of Applied Science | Digital Society School
Palestine
Sobhi Khatib

program manager

Amsterdam University of Applied Science | Digital Society School Palestine

I'm passionate about the sweet point where human rights and technology meet. In the track Systems For Sharing, I'll be co-creating a vision of ecosystem based on valuing people and empowering them using technology, to take our platform society to the next level.

Nayla Masood
National Institute of Design
India
Nayla Masood

learner

National Institute of Design India

Interested in making interactive installations, tangible interfaces and digital products – backed up by clear concepts and in-depth research, I believe in creating innovative and meaningful user experiences that empower people and align with their needs.

Project: Connected Campus
Jien Wakasugi
Kyushu University
Japan
Jien Wakasugi

learner

Kyushu University Japan

I study industrial design and information technology. My interests are interaction design and robots. I'm so thrilled about joining DSS with other international students.

Project: Smart Grow Kit II
Merlijn
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Merlijn

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: GGD Data Synergy
Dania Awin
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Dania Awin

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: GGD Data Synergy
Li-Hsin Chang

Taiwan
Li-Hsin Chang

learner

Taiwan

Focus on better climate change governance and communications.

Project: Climate Change Solutions Spring 2019
Loredana Boghea
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Romania
Loredana Boghea

learner

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Romania

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena Spring 2019
Ola Bonati
1992
Netherlands
Ola Bonati

learner

1992 Netherlands

I am passionate about new media their application in creating digital environment more accessible to a wider audience. Currently working with my team on reimagining the future of policing,

Project: Security in the Data Era
Gustavo Niño
Digital Society School
Colombia
Gustavo Niño

learner

Digital Society School Colombia

I am deeply interested in developing ways and tools to reduce breaches, within society, through technology and collaboration. My background is on Business Administration and I have worked as Creativity and Innovation consultant and trainer for the past 5 years.

Portfolio Project: Innovation Arena Spring 2019
Valentina Zwertbroek
UX Design Institute
Bulgaria
Valentina Zwertbroek

learner

UX Design Institute Bulgaria

I am in love with all things UX UI & Visual Design related. I describe myself as a multi-tasking creative - solving problems for people by combining love for design with business ideas!

Portfolio Project: Climate Change Solutions Spring 2019
Jessica Ciucci
Miss
Italy
Jessica Ciucci

learner

Miss Italy

No bio

Project: Climate Change Solutions Spring 2019
AJ Magee
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
United States
AJ Magee

instrument designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences United States

No bio

Project: Climate Change Solutions Spring 2019
Neel Koradia
National Institute Of Design
India
Neel Koradia

learner

National Institute Of Design India

No bio

Project: Security in the Data Era
John Baaij
University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Leiden
Netherlands
John Baaij

instrument developer

University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Leiden Netherlands

No bio

Project: Innovation Arena Spring 2019
Shanshan Wang
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
China
Shanshan Wang

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences China

I am from China, my major is industrial design in bachelor degree and design strategy in master degree. I am learning my master degree in Japan. I like drawing and swimming.

Project: Connected Campus
Laura Condini Turqueto
DSS
Brazil
Laura Condini Turqueto

learner

DSS Brazil

I am Brazilian and a very positive person. I love exploring nature and I'm fascinated by the opportunity to understand life from different perspectives. I deeply believe in the power of creativity and design as a key success factor. My life motto is to bridge the gap between the environmental and the innovation field, helping institutions to shift their mindset and inspiring them towards a circular economy, developing services and products that generate real impact and value in people's lives.

Project: Connected Campus
Tayo Fagbohun
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Nigeria
Tayo Fagbohun

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Nigeria

Tayo Fagbohun track records show without any equivocation that he is a force to be reckoned with in the African Innovation space. Tayo Fagbohun's philosophy is that development should not be the sole responsibility of the government but young people must arise to deliver the future through innovation and creativity. Tayo has represented several global technology brands while on campus due to his passion for global technology brands. He was an advocate for technology as a Google Student Ambassador, Intel Student Influencer, Microsoft student partner and a Mozilla representative by Firefox. This gave him an opportunity to globe-trot different countries while studying at the University. He is well positioned to be a leader in the emerging fourth industrial revolution through his wealth of experiences with different global technology brands. Tayo is currently a Transformation Designer at the Digital Society School, Amsterdam University of Applied Science working on using digital technology to accelerate the SDGs progress.

Sam van der Velden
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Sam van der Velden

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Connected Campus
Diego López
Digital Society School
Spain
Diego López

learner

Digital Society School Spain

Software developer focused on mobile applications, with previous studies of Architecture, I'm interested in learning more about big data, data analysis and online privacy and security. I love music, films, history and meeting unconventional people.

Project: GGD Data Synergy
Martin van der Wolf
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Martin van der Wolf

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Game Development Student interested in bringing people together through the use of technology!

Project: Smart Grow Kit II
Steven Limandjaja
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
Indonesia
Steven Limandjaja

learner

Saxion University of Applied Sciences Indonesia

A designer x film maker with keen interest for technology. Pushing the boundaries of art and design one bit at a time.

Portfolio Project: Innovation Arena Spring 2019
Sila
-
Netherlands
Sila

learner

- Netherlands

I am a social psychologist and researcher. I have a great passion for human behavior. I am interested in societal problems, create awareness, and basically use my social psychology background for building a more resilient society.

Project: GGD Data Synergy
Lama
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Lama

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

I'm a designer, an artist at heart and a writer; a firm believer in honest and purposeful creations and a documentation fanatic. I am a very active person who is easily adaptable to new contexts. I'm mostly interested in the dynamics of cities, experimenting with new ways of self expression and paper.

Portfolio Project: Security in the Data Era
Linda Sophie Nisslbeck
University of Applied Sciences Würzburg
Germany
Linda Sophie Nisslbeck

learner

University of Applied Sciences Würzburg Germany

No bio

Portfolio Project: Climate Change Solutions Spring 2019
Eva van Haren
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Eva van Haren

learner

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

My name is Eva, I'm 20 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. I am currently doing my bachelor's in Game Development and I am in my second year. Besides that, I'm really interested in sociology and philosophy and using these perspectives to look at innovative technologies. Also, I like cats and video games!

Project: Security in the Data Era
Sascha Vonk
Amsterdam University College
Netherlands
Sascha Vonk

learner

Amsterdam University College Netherlands

I am a social scientist interested in social design and the arts. I like to work on wicked problems related to health and well-being but I am open to explore other fields.

Portfolio Project: Security in the Data Era
Jorik Elferink
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Jorik Elferink

dxc mooc design

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Sander Veenhof
SNDRV
Netherlands
Sander Veenhof

digital society ambassador

SNDRV Netherlands

With a background in ICT and the arts, I’m a cross-over person. As a hands-on researcher I’m creating semi-fictional and semi-functional speculative projects to explore unforeseen possibilities, dilemma’s and future problems, for which I pre-emptively try to find solutions.

Portfolio
Angelo Croes
Señor Social
Netherlands
Angelo Croes

learner

Señor Social Netherlands

Online Activator @ Señor Social

Portfolio
Jake Henderson
Digital Society School
United States
Jake Henderson

instrument developer

Digital Society School United States

A multifaceted developer, analyst, and tech enthusiast, Jake specializes in Python and web development. His particular interests include cybersecurity, data mining, and business intelligence. He doesn’t usually talk in third person, and enjoys making applications that are bug-free and idiot-proof. Also, Jake loves a long bike ride, debating American politics, and globetrotting.

Portfolio Project: STARTING 11 | The first European Dual Career ToolkitProject: TOMAS | Mapping the talent development landscape in AmsterdamProject: GGD Dashboard | Making best use of data bubblesProject: The Ceed: a tool to aid the frontrunners in the green energy transition
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