Team Learning Technology & Analytics

In 2021, Theo started at The Hague University of Applied Sciences as director of the Education, Knowledge & Communication department. After his PhD, he combines all his knowledge and experience as a Learning Technology & Analytics professor. In addition, Theo is an Assistant Professor at the VU Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences.

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Manika is trained in Educational Technology. She developed the Dutch 3E Framework for evidence-informed evaluation of EdTech effectiveness for Npuls. She is continuing her PhD research on safeguarding the integrity of assessments in the Research Group. She is also researching emerging challenges and recommendations for assessments in the AI era. 

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Aslam is trained in econometrics, data analysis and artificial intelligence. He has extensive work experience as a data scientist in higher education at VU University Amsterdam and THUAS. As a versatile data expert, he is skilled in preparing, visualizing, interpreting and modeling data for research groups. 

Sunčica's main interest lies in the intersection between digital innovation and social (in)equity. She is experienced in providing educational stakeholders with actionable policy recommendations based on empirical evidence, and is currently researching the impact of generative AI on assessment practices in higher education.

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Claudia is a driven educational innovator, fascinated by educational quality and how internationalisation and AI can enhance learning. As co-founder of A.I.D.E. at the Faculty of Management & Organisation at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, she researches ethical and future-oriented use of AI in education. To this end, I facilitate a community of practice by teachers, for teachers.

Marleen has been seconded from FZIT for several months to Research Group. Her research focuses on how the most widely used EdTech providers use AI, provide evidence of effectiveness, and consider the impact on equity.

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Poko uses machine learning to investigate bottlenecks to equity in curricula. He maps student groups that are disproportionately affected for better or worse. In this way, he provides data-driven insights to support study programmes in increasing equity in their curricula.

Saskia (0.4) is a policy advisor at THUAS' Education, Knowledge, and Communication Service (OKC) and is conducting a PhD research at Leiden University.

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Since September 1, 2025, Monique has been working as Senior Management Assistant at the Faculty of IT&D. She supports the Learning Technology and Analytics research group and works closely with Professor Theo Bakker.