Dr. Natalie van der Wal

Dr. Natalie van der Wal is an Associate Professor of Systems Engineering and Simulation at Technische Universiteit Delft, specializing in Multi-Actor Systems within the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management since September 2020. With extensive experience as a Yoga Teacher and Owner of Body & Mind Fitness since January 2003, Dr. van der Wal facilitates a wide range of classes and workshops including ashtanga vinyasa yoga, laughter yoga, and fitness training. Previous positions include serving as a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Senior Research Fellow at Leeds University Business School, where the focus was on interdisciplinary decision research; and as an Assistant Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading research on cultural effects on emergency management and well-being interventions. Dr. van der Wal holds multiple degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, and Media & Culture, and has contributed to various research projects on social behavior and mental health.