Academic background

Maaike's research focuses on developing an innovative 'Safe and Circular Products by Design' methodology that addresses 'substances of concern' and their toxicological mechanisms while aligning with circular product design principles. One of her goals is to integrate findings from comprehensive impact assessments and ethical frameworks to guide designers in making informed decisions. Her work aims to advance sustainable product design practices, promote the circular economy, and empower designers to create safer, more environmentally responsible products.

Prior to her appointment as PhD candidate, she served as a research assistant at Amsterdam UMC, contributing to various projects in the Department of Public Health. The research primarily focused on optimizing, visualizing and standardizing the exchange of health information between patients and healthcare professionals, along with tailoring information presentation for specific audiences, including individuals with low health literacy. Maaike completed her double master’s degree in Integrated Product Design and in Biomedical Engineering at the TU Delft. She did her bachelor’s in Industrial Design, with a minor in Medicine.

Education

• 2018 – 2020
  Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
• 2017 – 2020
  Master of Science, Integrated Product Design, TU Delft
• 2016 – 2017
  Minor, Geneeskunde voor Technische Studenten, Erasmus University Rotterdam
• 2014 – 2017
  Bachelor of Science, Industrial Design, TU Delft

Experience

• 2019 – 2023
  Design/R&D engineer, DEAM, Amsterdam
• 2020 – 2021
  Research assistant, AUMC, Amsterdam
• 2018 – 2018
  Workshop designer, Science Centre, Delft