Jacqueline van Muijlwijk-Koezen

Jacqueline van Muijlwijk-Koezen is a distinguished academic and leader in the field of chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences. She currently serves as the Chief Education Officer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she has held various leadership roles since 2006. Jacqueline’s extensive experience includes positions such as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Science and Full Professor of Innovations in Human Health & Life Sciences. Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, focusing on the design and synthesis of antagonists for the human adenosine A3 receptor. 

Throughout her career, Jacqueline has been actively involved in educational innovation, receiving multiple awards for her contributions, including the Science Teaching Innovation Award. She has also played significant roles in various boards and committees, such as the Supervisory Board of the Theological University Utrecht and chairing the Executive Board of European Consortium ULLA. Her dedication to integrating education and research is evident in her numerous publications and successful grant applications. 

Jacqueline’s work style is characterized by her commitment to collaboration and leveraging networks to enhance educational and research outcomes. She emphasizes the importance of academia’s role in society, advocating for a reciprocal relationship where both the academic community and society at large recognize and utilize each other’s strengths. Jacqueline is dedicated to fostering partnerships that underscore the societal relevance of academic work while ensuring that the contributions of academia are clearly communicated and valued.