Maartje De Meulder

Maartje De Meulder is a Senior Researcher at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, with extensive academic contributions in the fields of Deaf Studies, Language Policy, and Human-Computer Interaction. Her research focuses on the rights of sign language communities, the ethical development of sign language technologies, and issues of inclusion in deaf education. She earned her PhD from the University of Jyväskylä and has published numerous academic articles on sign language and Deaf culture. She has participated in several international projects and has made significant contributions to advancing deaf rights and linguistic equality.

• 2016 – Present·Utrecht University of Applied Sciences·Senior Researcher
  • Specializing in Deaf Studies and Language Policy, exploring frameworks for the rights of sign language communities and inclusive education.

• 2011–2016·University of Jyväskylä·PhD
  • Specialization: Sign Language Policy and Deaf Community Studies