Dr. Saskia Kelders

Associate Professor

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Biography

Saskia M. Kelders is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Health Technology at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. She is also an extraordinary professor at the Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus. Her research interests center around positive psychology and persuasive technology, particularly in the development of digital interventions. Currently, she is working on a VENI project focusing on individual engagement to personalize eHealth interventions. Her methodological expertise includes analysis of log data, experimental studies, and randomized controlled trials. Kelders explores web-based gamified interventions and mobile applications aimed at enhancing well-being. She is actively involved in supervising Bachelor and Master theses and participates in various research projects, including the development of a positive psychology intervention with game elements and a systematic review on the effectiveness of web-based interventions for chronic disease management.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands

Conducts research on positive psychology and digital health interventions.

Extraordinary Professor

— Present

Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University • Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa

Researches the application of persuasive technology in health.

Requirements for University of Twente

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:600
Overall
Required:600
GRE General
Verbal
Required:143
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:155
Quantitative Percentile
Required:60
Analytical Writing
Required:3
Writing Percentile
Required:25
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in a related field Knowledge of Statistics and Probability Knowledge of Mathematics Specialization-related topics: Operation Research, Simulation, Financial topics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Copy of diploma
  • Motivation letter
  • Resume (Europass format)
  • Course descriptions of relevant courses
  • English summary of thesis
Specialization Notes

Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.