Elias Storms is a sociologist, lecturer, and researcher affiliated with the Human and Society research group and the Bachelor of Orthopedagogy program.After completing his studies in sociology, Elias ...
With a social work lens, I aim to contribute—through education and practice-oriented research—to a more just and inclusive society. Social work practices drive social change and development at the mic...
Niki Bulckmans graduated as an occupational therapist and began her career at the Center for Ambulatory Rehabilitation (Oostakker, Belgium). While working, she obtained a Master’s degree in Occupation...
Greet Mendonck (MSc in Geographic Information Science and Landscape Architecture) has been employed at AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts since 2014. She teaches GIS and CAD courses in the Rea...
As a dietitian and health promoter, I am convinced that nutrition plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy lifestyle and reducing health complaints. My mindset is firmly rooted in prevention: bette...
As a researcher, practice lecturer, and self-employed dietitian, I have built up my expertise in health promotion over the years. I am deeply inspired by motivating people to lead healthier lives. Hea...
With a growing passion for gerontology and nursing, I work both within and beyond AP to help build a more inclusive society. Through a participatory approach in practice-oriented research, I focus on ...
After living in Kortrijk, Ghent, and Tbilisi, Harm found his home in Brussels nearly fifteen years ago. The city offers him familiarity and friendships, but also surprises, challenges, and the occasio...
Elisabet Van Wymeersch was trained as a political scientist and obtained her PhD in Urban Development at the University of Antwerp.In recent years, she has worked as a researcher, lecturer, and projec...
As an anthropologist with a PhD in social geography, I focus on ethnographic research into the spatial dimensions of social inclusion and exclusion. Together with engaged city residents, we examine ur...
As an occupational therapist, I am deeply convinced of the power of creative media, art, and culture. Both within and beyond AP, I strive to strengthen the connections between care and the arts. Throu...
Since 2018, I have been a lecturer in the Occupational Therapy program, and since 2022 also a researcher within Stadskracht, driven by a passion for creating Age-Friendly Cities. Through participatory...
Bart Hofman (°1976) obtained his Licentiate in Psychological and Educational Sciences, option Social Educational Care Work in 2002 at Ghent University. He then started his career as a teacher, mainly ...
Nick obtained a bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Techniques: Photography in 2011. He then worked as a photographer for several Belgian newspapers such as 'De Standaard' and 'De Morgen'. In 2017, he re...
Luka graduated as a midwife from Artesis Hogeschool Antwerp in 2012 and obtained her MSc in Nursing and Midwifery from the University of Antwerp in 2014. She then worked as a midwife at the fertility ...
Driven by a fascination for technology, Arafa began programming at the age of 13, inspired by books on Visual Basic that his father gave him. Arafa graduated in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Electr...
Keerthanan Vignarajah graduated with a bachelor's degree in Graphic & Digital Media from AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He specialised as a 3D modeler and impressed the Flanders DC jury, ...
Lowie Spriet is the Technology Research Lead and researcher at the Immersive Lab of AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts. With a background in Electronics-ICT, AI, and game design, he collaborat...
Lara Hallam (Ph.D. in Communication Sciences) is a guest professor and researcher at AP University College within the Department of Business & Law. Her research domains include the functioning of inte...
Karen Pauwels has been a researcher at AP Hogeschool since 2021, where she is part of the research groups Media, Design, and IT and the Immersive Lab. Her background in Graphic and Digital Media, also...
