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.

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

Prabhav Prabhav
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
India
Prabhav Prabhav

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences India

Electronics, programming, social work

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

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Sustainable Fashion
Dilara Tuzcuoğlu
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Turkey
Dilara Tuzcuoğlu

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Turkey

No bio

Project: Sustainable Fashion
subhashree choudhury
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
subhashree choudhury

trainee

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

No bio

Portfolio Project: Sustainable Fashion
Hadi Pouranian
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Iran
Hadi Pouranian

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Iran

Hey! It's Hadi :) I am a 30 years old Iranian PR specialist and Web Developer whose take care of my friends' well being and happiness. Taking care of team dynamics and making sure to deliver the high quality outcome align with deadlines is my priority at work.

Project: Online Study Space: making multisensory education a reality in university environments
David Ivan
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Romania
David Ivan

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Romania

A 21-year-old Business Innovation student from Romania who came here to enhance his capabilities and learn as much as possible while delivering quality work!

Portfolio Project: Online Study Space: making multisensory education a reality in university environments
Daphne Degiorgis
Politecnico di Milano
Italy
Daphne Degiorgis

trainee

Politecnico di Milano Italy

A keen-eye communication designer whose work lies at the intersection between design, nature, psychology and the visual culture. I truly believe in design as the boost for urgent transformations. Recently, my research has focused on applying a synesthetic approach to learning methods and environments.

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

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

No bio

Project: Heat Resistant Cities 2
Natsuki Hibi
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Japan
Natsuki Hibi

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Japan

No bio

Project: Sustainable Fashion
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Netherlands
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Netherlands

I am a designer who envision for the better experience through design and Technology towards the positive impacts.

Portfolio Project: Heat Resistant Cities 2
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Thailand
Tanyatorn Lauwanichpat

trainee

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Thailand

I am an industrial Designer and Digital Transformation Trainee who envision for the better experience through design and technology.

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