Wilma van Wezenbeek is a seasoned professional renowned for her executive prowess and expertise in digital transformation, scientific publishing, and research library management. Specializing in open access and education, she excels as a networker, leader, and practical solution finder. Since 2023, she leads the Transformation Hub for Digital Learning Materials within the NPuls program, collaborating with Lieke Rensink and Menno de Waal to enhance the accessibility and reusability of educational resources. Formerly the Director of TU Delft Library from 2011 to 2020, van Wezenbeek's strategic vision transformed the library into a central hub for learning, showcasing her significant impact on the academic landscape.
Wilma van Wezenbeek is a seasoned professional renowned for her executive prowess and expertise in digital transformation, scientific publishing, and research library management. Specializing in open access and education, she excels as a networker, leader, and practical solution finder. Since 2023, she leads tshe Transformation Hub for Digital Learning Materials within the NPuls program, collaborating with Lieke Rensink and Menno de Waal to enhance the accessibility and reusability of educational resources. Formerly the Director of TU Delft Library from 2011 to 2020, van Wezenbeek's strategic vision transformed the library into a central hub for learning, showcasing her significant impact on the academic landscape.
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## Timon Idema
Timon Idema, associate professor at Delft University of Technology, is a renowned educator and researcher in the field of Bionanoscience. Having earned his PhD in theoretical biophysics from Leiden University, Idema has a distinguished international background, having worked at Institut Curie in Paris and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His research group focuses on collective dynamics in biologically motivated systems, exploring scales from nano to macro. As a theorist, Idema collaborates extensively with experimental groups and imparts cutting-edge knowledge to students through various courses. Since fall 2020, he has led the joint-degree MSc Nanobiology program at TU Delft and Erasmus MC Rotterdam, receiving accolades for his educational contributions, including the J.B. Westerdijk Prize in 2020 and an Open Education Ambassador Award in 2023.
Timon Idema, associate professor at Delft University of Technology, is a renowned educator and researcher in the field of Bionanoscience. Having earned his PhD in theoretical biophysics from Leiden University, Idema has a distinguished international background, having worked at Institut Curie in Paris and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. His research group focuses on collective dynamics in biologically motivated systems, exploring scales from nano to macro. As a theorist, Idema collaborates extensively with experimental groups and imparts cutting-edge knowledge to students through various courses. Since fall 2020, he has led the joint-degree MSc Nanobiology program at TU Delft and Erasmus MC Rotterdam, receiving accolades for his educational contributions, including an Open Education Ambassador Award and the SURF Onderwijsaward in 2023. At the symposium he will present his open interactive book titled [Introduction to particle and continuum mechanics](https://interactivetextbooks.tudelft.nl/nb1140/).
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## Robert Lanzafame
Robert Lanzafame, licensed Civil Engineer with a PhD from UC Berkeley, specializes in geotechnical engineering, probabilistic design, and engineering geology. With a focus on the impact of vegetation on dike seepage and stability, his research used advanced probabilistic design methods. As a Senior Lecturer, he actively contributes to education, teaching courses from fundamental engineering methods to applied levee design. Leading a faculty project, he integrates computational thinking into education, using open-source tools like Jupyter Books.
Since Spring 2023, Robert manages the Modelling, Uncertainty, and Data for Engineers (MUDE) module, crucial for first-year MSc students in the Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty. Additionally, he teaches applied structural reliability for students in the Hydraulic and Offshore Structures track. His wealth of experience in private sector geotechnical consulting, coupled with a passion for reshaping engineering education, positions Robert Lanzafame at the forefront of innovation in the field. Reach out if you share his enthusiasm for the intersection of technology and education!
Since Spring 2023, Robert manages the Modelling, Uncertainty, and Data for Engineers (MUDE) module, crucial for first-year MSc students in the Civil Engineering and Geosciences faculty. Additionally, he teaches applied structural reliability for students in the Hydraulic and Offshore Structures track. His wealth of experience in private sector geotechnical consulting, coupled with a passion for reshaping engineering education, positions Robert Lanzafame at the forefront of innovation in the field. Reach out if you share his enthusiasm for the intersection of technology and education! At the symposium he will present his open interactive book titled
