Sander Hermsen

Sander Hermsen is currently a Senior (Staff) Scientist at Radboudumc, focusing on research related to prevention and behavioral change for a healthy lifestyle. As Principal Behaviour Scientist at OnePlanet Research Center, Sander Hermsen contributes to initiatives that promote healthier and more sustainable behaviors. Previous experience includes serving as a Behavioral Scientific Advisory Board Member for the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, where Sander Hermsen provided insights for digital contact tracing solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A background in academia includes roles as a researcher and lecturer at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht and Radboud University Nijmegen, with expertise in design and behavior change as well as cognitive psychology. Sander Hermsen holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a BDes in Graphic Design from ArtEZ University of the Arts, among other qualifications.