Dr. Anna Bon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Bon is a researcher and lecturer specializing in Software Sustainability at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. With a focus on the fields of Information Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D) and Digital Humanism, she directs interdisciplinary research and education programs aimed at enhancing community service initiatives. Her notable involvement in the Web Alliance for Regreening Africa demonstrates her commitment to using innovative context-aware technologies to support local value chains and improve food security in Africa’s drylands, particularly benefiting smallholder farmers. Anna has led international projects that explore digital voice services to bolster local cereal seed value networks in West Africa and engage in community service learning in rural Malaysia. She also contributes to the academic discourse as a Senior Editor for the Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries and serves on the Steering Committee of the Digital Humanism Association. Anna’s expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting her dedication to global citizenship and digital society. She holds a PhD in ICT Development from Maastricht University.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2025-08-28 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Lecturer in Software Sustainability, overseeing interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Senior Project Manager

— Present

VU Amsterdam’s International Office (CIS Centre International Cooperation) • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Managed international projects focused on digital development and sustainability.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.