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Research profile
See my personal website: https://www.gilliansaunders.nl/
Keywords (LCC)
- LB2300 Higher Education
- Engineering Education
- LB2361 Curriculum
- Transversal Skills
- Transferable Skills
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Towards new educational standards for aircraft maintenance: analysing transversal competencies on industry safety priorities and assessment challenges
Kes, L., Saunders-Smits, G. & Specht, M. M., 2026, In: Cogent Education. 13, 1, 2629672.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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FIETS: a tool for assessing the embedding of theory in engineering education intervention research
van Helden, G., van der Werf, V., Schleiss, J. & Saunders-Smits, G., 2025, In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Meet MIRTE - Using Affordable Open Science Robots in Engineering Education
Saunders-Smits, G., Klomp, M. & Claij, C. C., 2025, Proceedings of the 53rd SEFI Annual Conference 2025. Kangaslampi, R., Langie, G., Järvinen, H.-M. & Nagy, B. (eds.). p. 2121-2126 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Open Educational Resources (OER) in Engineering Education: From Awareness to Action
Howard, T., Di Benedetti, M., Saunders-Smits, G. & Garrard, A., 2025, Proceedings of the 53rd SEFI Annual Conference 2025. Kangaslampi, R., Langie, G., Järvinen, H.-M. & Nagy, B. (eds.). p. 2096-2099 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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SIG Engineering Skills - Complementing the Conventional: Engineering Competencies and Skills for an Uncertain Future
van den Broeck, L., Cooke, N., Di Benedetti, M., Johannsen, T., Tilly, E., Griffiths, J., Winkens, A. K., Kovacs, H., Manzini, R., Hadgraft, R. & Saunders-Smits, G., 2025, Proceedings of the 53rd SEFI Annual Conference 2025. Kangaslampi, R., Langie, G., Järvinen, H.-M. & Nagy, B. (eds.). 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volume › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Datasets
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Transversal Competency Assessment in Aircraft Maintenance Training
Kes, L. (Creator), Saunders-Smits, G. (Creator) & Specht, M. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 30 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.4121/6078fecf-116f-4541-b8c1-a1341ad762c1
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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Qualitative and quantitative data underlying the Delphi Study on Performance Levels and Competency Standards - Transversal Competency Assessment Aircraft Maintenance Training
Kes, L. (Creator), Saunders-Smits, G. (Creator) & Specht, M. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 6 Feb 2025
DOI: 10.4121/5e3eb148-b2b6-4d5d-bc9c-5a31acea7042
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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Dataset with Non-aggregated data belonging to the SEFI paper: From Curriculum To Career: Analysing The Contribution Of Delft University’s Robotics Msc Programme To The Career Path Of Its Alumni
Saunders-Smits, G. (Creator), de Winter, J. (Creator) & Bossen, R. H. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 21 Dec 2023
DOI: 10.4121/61d1dd89-fa21-42a2-9904-f256e3c9fbb4
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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Dataset with anonymous non-aggregated data accompanying SEFI paper: Educating Future Robotics Engineers In Multidisciplinary Approaches In Robot Software Design
Saunders-Smits, G. (Creator), Claij, C. C. (Creator) & van der Niet, A. M. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 21 Dec 2023
DOI: 10.4121/4b82dfc0-3fe4-40d6-9e32-3aef85cb44b2
Dataset/Software: Dataset
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Dataset with aggregated data accompanying SEFI Paper: Educating Future Robotics Engineers In Multidisciplinary Approaches In Robot Software Design
Saunders-Smits, G. (Creator), Claij, C. C. (Creator) & van der Niet, A. M. (Creator), TU Delft - 4TU.ResearchData, 21 Dec 2023
DOI: 10.4121/88c22b1d-ac5f-43cc-9113-5efb8b253776
Dataset/Software: Dataset
Prizes
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Ambassador Open Education Award 2022
Bosch-Rekveldt, M. G. C. (Recipient) & Saunders, G. N. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Open Education Award
Saunders, G. N. (Recipient), Bakker, C. A. (Recipient), Chandra Mouli, G. R. (Recipient), Slinger, J. H. (Recipient), Dankelman, J. (Recipient), Bosch-Rekveldt, M. G. C. (Recipient), Veldhorst, M. (Recipient), Otte, A. F. (Recipient) & Klein, T. (Recipient), 22 Mar 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Research Based learning in a project Based Learning Environment - A Case Study
Saunders, G. N. (Recipient), Sept 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Towards A Typology In Literature Studies & Reviews In Engineering Education Research
Saunders, G. N. (Recipient) & Leandro Cruz, M. (Recipient), 24 Sept 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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TU Delft Education Fellowship
Saunders, G. N. (Recipient), 7 Nov 2024
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Neurodiversity – the inclusiveness vs. labelling paradox
Saunders, G. N. (Speaker)
15 Mar 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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USING PEER ASSESSMENT IN INCLUSIVE DIGITAL EDUCATION
Saunders, G. N. (Member), Specht, M. (Contributor), van Helden, G. (Contributor) & van der Werf, V. (Contributor)
8 Aug 2023Activity: Other
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Developing a Typology within the Internship Landscape in Engineering Education
Saunders, G. N. (Speaker) & van den Bogaard, M. (Speaker)
1 Jun 2023 → 2 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Annual Meeting LDE - CEL
Specht, M. (Organiser), Saunders, G. N. (Organiser) & van der Werf, V. (Organiser)
7 Dec 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Keynote: What type of Engineer are you?
Saunders, G. N. (Speaker)
16 Jun 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop, seminar, course or other meeting
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Press/Media
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‘Digitalisering prikkelt mijn creativiteit’ | Gillian Saunders' kijk op onderwijsinnovatie
21/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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SEFI Podcast #12 Gillian Saunders-Smits from TUD Netherlands on communication skills
17/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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Ambassadeur 'Open Education' Prijs voor Gillian Saunders
23/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement
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