Karin van Trijp is an Associate Professor at Universitetet i Stavanger since August 2022, previously serving as a PhD Candidate at BI Norwegian Business School from April 2018 to July 2022. Karin has a history of research and academic roles, including a Junior Researcher at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, a Research Assistant in International and European Law at Universiteit Utrecht, and various internships focusing on practical and scientific research in rehabilitation and early childhood education. Educational credentials include a PhD in Education from the University of Oslo and multiple degrees from Utrecht University, culminating in a double MSc in Educational Sciences. Karin's research interests encompass early childhood education, social and emotional development, and the impact of interventions in diverse populations.