Jaap van der Wal RVGME

Jaap van der Wal is a professional associated with the Lowys Porquinstichting, where he serves as an Adviseur verduurzaming schoolgebouwen, focusing on the sustainability of school buildings. His work involves advising on strategies to enhance the environmental performance of educational facilities.

In addition to his current role, Jaap van der Wal has a substantial academic background. He is a medical doctor and previously held the position of associate professor in Anatomy and Embryology at the University of Maastricht until his retirement in 2012. His expertise lies in functional anatomy, particularly regarding connective tissue and fascia, and he has a deep interest in human embryology, which he explores through a phenomenological lens.12

After retiring from academia, van der Wal dedicated himself to teaching Embryosophy, a field he developed that emphasizes understanding human development through dynamic morphology. He conducts workshops and courses internationally, focusing on themes related to embryology and its implications for human existence.2