ACADEMIC BIO
Sarah joined Leiden University in the Spring of 2011, where she is currently professor in Science, Technology & Innovation Studies and dean of the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences (FSW). Before becoming dean, she was the director of the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (2019-2023), the institute that houses her professorship.
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Sarah brings together significant research experience and strategic leadership in university management. This positions her as a leading voice about the future of higher education.
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As dean, she is leading one of the Netherlands' premier social sciences faculties with approximately 7,000 students and 1,025 staff members across five specialised institutes.​
Sarah strategically oversees the implementation of the faculty's Vision and Strategy Plan 2022-2027. Together with colleagues. she is also leading the FSW through challenges including funding cuts and (inter)national policy changes, while strengthening interdisciplinary programs and academic culture reform.​​​
Sarah has a strong international reputation in Science and Technology Studies (STS).​​ She has led partnerships with global research institutions, secured major grants, and managed multidisciplinary research teams and international projects.
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Her research has been taken up by a host of international bodies. She is member of multiple (inter)national scientific advisory boards and regularly acts as expert advisor in European and global science policy initiatives.​ ​