Other nominees

Discover all the Leiden Science teaching talent that was part of this year's lineup.

Elsa Neubert

Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research

‘By combining clarity, structure, and genuine care for her students, Elsa seamlessly connects theory to practice — giving students a real sense of purpose in what they learn.’ - Programme Committees BSc & MSc Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Marcel van Daalen

Leiden Observatory

‘Marcel doesn’t just make complex algorithms understandable — he makes them meaningful. His students don’t only learn what works, but why it works.’ - Programme Committee MSc Astronomy

Natalia Amat Lefort

Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Sciences

‘Thanks to Natalia’s quizzes and real-world business cases, her classes are lively, practical, and full of moments where theory suddenly makes sense.’ - Programme Committees MSc ICT in Business and Master specialisation Business Studies

Ingeborg Kluts

Institute of Environmental Sciences

‘Ingeborg turns thesis preparation into a real research adventure, with interactive workshops, creative feedback tools, and inspiring guidance — all while being a strong role model and leader for her students.’ - Programme Committee MSc Industrial Ecology

Mark Roelands

Mathematical Institute

‘Mark’s strives to give students the best possible understanding of the subject, whether it takes chalkboards full of explanations or an always-open door. In this way, he provides Life Science and Technology students with a solid math foundation for a myriad of subjects to come.’ - Programme Committee Life Science and Technology

Zane Kripe

Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science

‘Zane encourages students to tackle the tough moral and social questions of AI — all while keeping spirits high with her friendly and inspiring presence, even in early morning lessons.’ - Programme committees BSc Computer Science & MSc Creative Intelligence and Technology

Rik Mom

Leiden Institute of Chemistry

‘Rik Mom brings chemistry to life, teaching complex concepts like Gibbs free energy through relatable examples — like the distribution of people at a party — making even a fundamental chemistry course intuitive and engaging.’ - Programme Committee BSc Molecular Science and Technology

Subodh Patil

Leiden Institute of Physics

‘Quantum science is hard to make intuitive, but Subodh Patil does just that. He goes the extra mile by recording additional explanations and placing complex theory in context, helping students truly understand it.’ - Programme Committee BSc Physics

Hauke Ward

Institute of Environmental Sciences Leiden

‘Hauke manages to turn the doom-and-gloom narrative often applied to climate change upside-down, encouraging discovery and understanding. He connects science to policy and inspires students to believe they can tackle the challenges of a generation.’- Programme Committee MSc Governance of Sustainibility

Mario van der Stelt

Leiden Institute of Chemistry

‘Mario brings medicinal chemistry to life, combining his own research and real-world examples with guest lectures. He is very approachable and involved, and provides students with positive coaching during lectures as well as thesis projects.’- Programme Committees Chemistry & Life Science and Technology

Alexey Boiarskyi

Leiden Institute of Physics

‘Alexey makes physics feel surprisingly simple while offering a profound philosophical perspective, combining deep insight with a clear and inspiring way of teaching that few can match.’ - Programme Committee MSc Physics

Pascale Ehrenfreund

Leiden Observatory

‘Pascale Ehrenfreund makes astrobiology inspiring and accessible for students of all backgrounds, actively guiding interdisciplinary discussions and connecting the material to current research and missions.’ - Programme Committee BSc Astronomy