# EDLAB Education Research Sounding Board (ERSB)

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The EDLAB Education Research Sounding Board (ERSB) supports [EDLAB](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/edlab) in its mission of enhancing the vitality, visibility, and sustainability of [Maastricht University education research](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/education/edlab/education-research) and its connection with education innovation.

Its guidance is invaluable to EDLAB in creating opportunities for UM staff, in any discipline or function, to understand how education research benefits their daily work and vice versa—as well as to conduct (even more) research themselves on topics relevant for both educational theory and practice.

The ERSB engages in, and facilitates interdisciplinary knowledge sharing and collaboration by:

connecting faculty-based education researchers and research activities with EDLAB's offerings\
contributing faculty perspectives and disciplinary knowledge/expertise, e.g. how education research relates with faculty educational culture/organisation and teaching practices, or, the UM Education Research Map (edUMap)\
mentoring/advising, and reviewing EDLAB Education Research Grant project proposals\
leading workshops in the EDLAB Education Research Training Trajectory

In case of questions or suggestions, feel free to get in touch with any of our members directly, or contact the [EDLAB Coordinator for Education Research](mailto:a.pan@maastrichtuniversity.nl).

The EDLAB Education Research Sounding Board (ERSB) aims to enhance inter-faculty connections and create coherence in education research. It consists of representatives from all six Maastricht University faculties, who share passion and vision for supporting Maastricht University education research through interdisciplinary collaboration. It is diverse in areas of expertise, and experience with various research methodologies.

## Meet our members!

### Diana Dolmans, FHML

**Diana HJM Dolmans** is a full professor in the field of educational sciences. Her research focuses on key success factors of innovative curricula within higher education. She takes a special interest in understanding how to optimize the learning environment, from both a practical and theoretical perspective.

[Read Diana's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#dianadolmans)

### Carolin Sehlbach, FHML

**Carolin Sehlbach** is an assistant professor at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), and School of Health Professions Education (SHE). Her research interests are in the field of lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development and stakeholder involvement.

[Read Carolin's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#carolinsehlbach)

### Anke Sambeth, FPN

**Anke Sambeth** is an associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, working in the field of educational neuroscience. She has a background in both neuropsychology and educational sciences, and her main aim is to connect the two fields in order to improve education in various settings.

[Read Anke's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#ankesambeth)

### Martijn Boussé, FSE

**Martijn Boussé, PhD** is a lecturer at the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences, FSE, where he teaches math courses in data science and engineering programs, coordinates bachelor projects, and trains PhD candidates in presenting skills. His passion is to help others in their quest to grow to their full potential.

[Read Martijn's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#martijnbousse)

### Trudie Schils, SBE

**Trudie Schils** is a full professor in Education Economics at Maastricht University and a crown member of the National Educational Council (onderwijsraad). Her research is based on the notion that we can only improve education by structural collaboration between educational researchers from various disciplines and educational practitioners.

[Read Trudie's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#trudieschils)

### Bas Giesbers, SBE

**Bas Giesbers** is an assistant professor at the Department of Educational Research and Development of the School of Business and Economics. Building on a background in educational psychology, his 20+ year work experience largely revolves around technology-enhanced learning (TEL), both as educational designer and trainer as well as researcher.

[Read Bas's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#basgiesbers)

### Johan Adriaensen, FASoS

**Johan Adriaensen** is an assistant professor of European Politics at FASoS. He is the faculty coordinator for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and chairs the ECPR Standing Group on Teaching and Learning Politics. In terms of educational research, Johan is interested in curricular design and teaching efficiency.

[Read Johan's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#johanadriaensen)

### Jennifer Sellin, LAW

**Jennifer Sellin** is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Law and the Faculty of Law’s UTQ (university teaching qualification) coordinator. My current research and teaching focuses on international human rights, socio-economic rights, health and gender in particular.

[Read Jennifer's profile...](https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/meet-members-edlab-education-research-sounding-board#jennifersellin)