Marga Koelen

Marga Koelen is an experienced professional with a background in Information Science. She currently serves as the Research Support Coordinator at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) at the University of Twente. Prior to this role, she worked as an Information Specialist at the same institution. Marga is involved in developing and implementing data policies that focus on research data management, verification, and validation of research results. She is passionate about data accessibility, safety, and archiving, ensuring compliance with national frameworks such as the Netherlands Code of Conduct of Scientific Practice and data protection regulations like GDPR. Marga is dedicated to ethical considerations in research and has been instrumental in establishing an Ethics Committee at ITC. Her work aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on making a positive impact on vulnerable communities, animals, and ecosystems. Marga has extensive experience in conducting projects in African and Asian countries, contributing to education, development, and improving the quality of life in regions of low economic and social development.