Erik Hekman

Erik Hekman is a seasoned professional with a background in data science, media, and design, currently serving as a senior lecturer and master's programme coordinator for Data-driven Design.

With extensive experience in higher education, Erik has contributed to numerous research projects and devised innovative educational programs that merge data science, media, and design.

His research interests span areas like human-in-the-loop machine learning, computational text analysis, and digital methods.

Erik excels in securing funding for various initiatives and has a proven track record of successfully delivering projects.

He plays a vital role in teaching at the master's programme Applied Data Science, where he helps students acquire the skills necessary to construct recommender systems for public service media.

Having completed his Master of Science in Media Technology from Leiden University and Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology in Computer Software Engineering from HAN University of Applied Sciences, Erik brings a solid educational foundation to his role.

Throughout his career, Erik has held key positions at prestigious institutions like Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen, where he has made significant contributions.

His diverse professional journey includes roles such as Lecturer, Course Developer, Program Coordinator, Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Data Scientist, Education Developer, and Guest Lecturer, showcasing his versatility and expertise in various domains.

Erik Hekman is passionate about collaboration and is eager to work with like-minded individuals to explore the exciting opportunities at the convergence of data science, media, and design, aiming to make a positive impact through their collective efforts.