Ruth Pijls
. Researcher:
Ruth Pijls-Hoekstra is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer specializing in hospitality, customer experience, and research at Saxion University of Applied Sciences' Hospitality Business School.
Olaf Timmermans is Professor Healthy Region, specializing in public health and social innovation. He is involved in the Healthy Placemaking project, which focuses on integrating health considerations into urban planning and design to promote well-being and social cohesion. Olaf’s research explores innovative strategies to enhance community health and sustainability, with a particular interest in the role of social innovation in healthcare and the impact of environmental factors on public health.
