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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.

Geetanjali Khanna
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
India
Geetanjali Khanna

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences India

No bio

Portfolio Project: Data Shoes
Petr Rubilin
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Petr Rubilin

storyteller

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Results-oriented professional with 10 years of experience in sales and hardware solutions. Proactive team leader and mentor, knowledgeable in working with global, diverse teams. 6 years of managing experience with the sales team, motivated the team to work and make a strong bond inside the company and externally.

Hanyu Xia
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Hanyu Xia

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Climate Adaptation Policy Monitor
Sahar Sadat Mavali
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Iran
Sahar Sadat Mavali

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Iran

No bio

Project: D-EVA - Digital Assessments of Practical Skills in Teacher Education 2
Petr Rubilin
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Petr Rubilin

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Reimagine Sports
Joost Vrolijk
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Joost Vrolijk

marketing communications & social media manager

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Janet Data Halliday
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Nigeria
Janet Data Halliday

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Nigeria

Janet is a public health professional with a deep understanding and experience in project management, technical, research and programmatic support for improved public health access and services. She has over 7yrs of experience in the nonprofit and social development sector serving in various capacities and working with multinational organizations.

Project: Citizen Science in the Library
Maryam Fariborzi
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Maryam Fariborzi

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Data Shoes
Martijn de Waal
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Martijn de Waal

professor civic interaction design

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Nour Sadat
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Nour Sadat

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Wouter Nieuwenhuizen
Rathenau Instituut
Netherlands
Wouter Nieuwenhuizen

digital transformation designer

Rathenau Instituut Netherlands

Wouter Nieuwenhuizen is a researcher at Rathenau Institute where he focuses on the societal impact of emerging technologies. Together with Digital Society School he helps a group of trainees make sense of technological citizenship when it comes to immersive technologies. How can people have democratic control and understanding of a so-called metaverse, in which physical and virtual worlds blend even more?

Project: Hybrid Democracy - Tech Citizenship
Carlo van Opstal
TAUW
Netherlands
Carlo van Opstal

digital transformation designer

TAUW Netherlands

No bio

Project: Climate Adaptation Policy Monitor
Esther Hammelburg
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Esther Hammelburg

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

Esther Hammelburg is an expert on live experiences in hybrid events. She lectures at Creative Business & Communication at the AUAS. At the DSS she will be working in the Hybrid Democracy track.

Portfolio Project: Keeping It (A)live
Dion Douwsma
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Dion Douwsma

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Reimagine Sports
asu aksu
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
asu aksu

digital transformation designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

I used to dream of being a genetic engineer. Ended up with a BA in Business Management. After working in advertising, PR, and entertainment; I retrained as a fashion designer and had an MA degree in the Netherlands. Behind the scenes, I am a fool with tools, who has a chaotic intellectual and artistic curiosity in different fields.

Portfolio Project: The Climate Conversation
Ruben Logjes
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Ruben Logjes

senior designer

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

My expertise and interest lie in connecting different disciplines and diverse stakeholders by using creative methods and be analytical at the same time (reflective practitioner). Currently, I apply Ecosystem Innovation using a Service Design approach in my research, during teaching and when designing workshops. (also UX, KEMs & Systemic Design)

Project: SportyVerseProject: 9 to 5 humanisedProject: Citizen Science in the Library
Mercy Chumo
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Kenya
Mercy Chumo

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Kenya

No bio

Project: Dutch Spark
Shreya Gupta
Digital Society School
Netherlands
Shreya Gupta

trainee

Digital Society School Netherlands

No bio

Project: Dutch Spark
Kelsey Trites
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Canada
Kelsey Trites

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Canada

No bio

Project: Dutch Spark
Ogulcan Temiz
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Turkey
Ogulcan Temiz

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Turkey

No bio

Portfolio Project: Heat Resistant Cities 2
Rina Horisawa
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Japan
Rina Horisawa

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Japan

No bio

Project: Heat Resistant Cities 2
Eva Monestier
Politecnico di Milano
Italy
Eva Monestier

trainee

Politecnico di Milano Italy

No bio

Project: FUTURING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS – HVA2030: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HVA AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION?
Prasam Pal
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
India
Prasam Pal

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences India

No bio

Project: Dutch Spark
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

A UX/industrial designer, who's driven to envision better versions of situations and people through design and technology.

Lyna Gitonga
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Kenya
Lyna Gitonga

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Kenya

#Finance #DataAnalyst #Research #DigitalTransformationDesign #SustainabilityEnthusiast

Portfolio Project: FUTURING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS – HVA2030: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HVA AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION?
Mari Fujiwara
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Japan
Mari Fujiwara

creative researcher

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Japan

No bio

Project: Digital Educational Escape RoomProject: FUTURING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS – HVA2030: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HVA AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION?
Haris Arnautovic
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Haris Arnautovic

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Bosnia-Herzegovina

No bio

Project: FUTURING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS – HVA2030: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HVA AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION?
Akhilesh Kumar Vedam
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
India
Akhilesh Kumar Vedam

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences India

No bio

Project: FUTURING KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTIONS – HVA2030: WHAT WILL THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HVA AS A KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION?
Sameera Mudgal
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India
Sameera Mudgal

trainee

- India

Design Researcher with a background in Psychology and Social Design Trainee at Edtech for Social Change, Digital Society School

Portfolio Project: Online Study Space: making multisensory education a reality in university environments
Pieter van Boheemen
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Pieter van Boheemen

track coordinator

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

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