Dr. Laurens Landeweerd

Biography

Laurens Landeweerd specializes in the philosophy of life sciences, science communication, and ethics. His research focuses on the role of genres in imagination and creative communication, as well as research innovation. He provides research policy advice at the national level in the Netherlands and at the international level within the EU. Landeweerd's work addresses the necessity of trust in science and society, particularly in light of the erosion of trust and the challenges posed by contemporary issues such as climate change. He engages in multiple projects aimed at restoring the relationship between science and society while promoting participation in research through co-creative processes that are sensitive to societal values. His recent projects include the IANUS project, which enhances warranted trust in science, and the PRISM-LT initiative to develop bioprinting technologies for biomedical applications. Additionally, he tackles ethical challenges presented by new technologies through the irecs Horizon Europe project, which aims to globalize ethical standards and train researchers to anticipate ethical issues proactively. Landeweerd also teaches in the iArts program at Maastricht Institute of Arts and serves on the examination committee, highlighting his commitment to education in the arts and sciences.

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