Miriam van Loon

Dr. Miriam van Loon serves as instructor at Utrecht University, specializing in research ethics and academic integrity. Through her Coursera course "Responsible Conduct of Research," she helps PhD students and researchers understand essential aspects of research integrity and ethical conduct in academia. Her course covers critical topics including power relations, social safety, authorship, intellectual property, and ensuring academic quality. The seven-hour course she developed includes expert views, experiences, and opportunities for investigating ethical dilemmas in research. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical applications and case studies to help students develop skills in addressing integrity issues such as publication ethics, authorship disputes, and data management. Her expertise focuses on empowering researchers to handle complex ethical challenges while maintaining high standards in academic research.