Our position as a nationally and internationally respected research institute, is based on the quality of our work and the passion and commitment of our staff. Scientific research is fundamental to all work at RIVM, and cooperation with other scientific organisations is essential. An overview of RIVM experts and their expertise, including professorships and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Chief Science Officers

Prof. F.R. (Flemming) Cassee

Prof. K.I. (Karin) Proper

Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology

RIVM Professors

 
ProfessorArea of expertiseUniversity
Prof. D. (Debbie) van BaarleImmunologyUtrecht University
Prof. C.A.C.M. (Cécile) van ElsVaccinology: Correlates of ProtectionUtrecht University
Prof. C.B.E.M. (Chantal) ReuskenEmerging Viruses in One Health ContextUtrecht University
Prof. A.M. (Ana Maria) de Roda HusmanGlobal changes and environmentally-transmitted infectious diseasesUtrecht University (IRAS: Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences)
Prof. J. (Jacco) WallingaModelling infectious diseasesLeiden University Medical Center (LUMC)

Experts

 

 
ExpertArea of expertise
S. (Susan) van den HofInfectious diseases
Epidemiology
Surveillance
Dr. P. B. (Puck) van KasterenVirology
Vaccines
Respiratory viral infections
Epithelial models
N. (Nynke) Rots, PhDClinical trials and immunology
D. (Diana) WoutersImmunology

Environment and Safety

RIVM Professors

 
ProfessorArea of expertiseUniversity
Prof. F.R. (Flemming) CasseeInhalation toxicologyUtrecht University (IRAS: Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences)
Prof.  Z.C. (ZhiChao) DangEcotoxicologyChinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Ocean University of China, P.R. China
Prof. W.J.G.M. (Willie) PeijnenburgEnvironmental toxicology and BiodiversityLeiden University, Institute of Environmental Sciences, Dalian University of Technology (DUT), China
Prof. L. (Leo) PosthumaSustainabillity and Environmental RisksRadboud University Nijmegen
Prof. G. (Guus) VeldersAir quality and Climate interactionsUtrecht University

RIVM Lecturers

Lecturer

Area of expertise

University

Dr H. (Harmen) Bijwaard

Medical Technology Inholland University of Applied Sciences
Dr J.F.B. (John) Bolte Smart Sensor Systems The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Experts

 

 

Expert

Area of expertise

R.J.M. (Rob) Maas, MSc

International environmental policies
Sustainable development
Scenarios and uncertainty analysis
Cost-benefit analysis

M.H.M.M. (Mark) Montforts, PhD

Dealing with risks - risk governance
Pesticides
(Veterinary) medicines
Antimicrobial resistance in the environment
Participation of stakeholders

 

Public Health and Health Services

Lachende kinderen

RIVM Professors

 
ProfessorArea of expertiseUniversity
Prof. H.C. (Hendriek) BoshuizenBiostatic modelling in Nutrition researchWageningen University
Prof. A.H. (Aldert) PiersmaReproductive and developmental toxicologyUtrecht University (IRAS: Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences)
Prof. J.J. (Johan) PolderHealth Economics

Tilburg University

 

Prof. J. (Jack) SchijvenQuantitative microbiological water safetyUtrecht University

RIVM Lecturers

Lecturer

Area of expertise

University

Dr  J.M. (Lea) den Broeder

Health and Environment Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Dr F. (Fons) van der Lucht

Healthy Ageing and Public Health Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Experts

 

 

Expert

Area of expertise

Dr H.B.M. (Henk) Hilderink  Foresight and scenario development
 Burden of disease
 Demography
 Health modelling
M.S. (Mattijs) Lambooij, PhD

Care research
Innovation
ICT in healthcare
Health innovation
eHealth
Behavioural change
Discrete-choice experiments

R. (Reinskje) Talhout, PhD

Tobacco
Drugs
Addiction
Public information
Policy advice