Benjamin De Graaff Email & Phone Number

Utrecht, Ut, Nl

Zwolle, Netherlands

Responsible for neuropsychological assessment of individuals with acquired brain injury that want to re-enter the labour market.

As a commission member for the National Plan Hoofdzaken, I evaluate and support projects to advance brain and mental health. The National Plan Hoofdzaken aims to make meaningful improvements to the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals affected by neurological and psychological conditions.

Utrecht, Netherlands

Conducting neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of children with language development disorder.

Groningen, Netherlands

Junior researcher at ATN Jonx, the Lentis department for specialized autism healthcare. Research focuses on finding evidence-based solutions to difficulties in living with (one's own) autism at micro level. Conducted interviews with people diagnosed with ASS about the challenges identity development poses for them.

Zwolle Area, Netherlands

Responsibilities included: - Interviewing incoming patients, most of them referred from other wards in the hospital- Diagnosing and devising treatment plans on the basis of neuropsychological tests - Assisting with workshops on relieving stress for patients with heart problems

Coordinating exam venues and acting as a representative of the British Council.Responsible for standardization and integrity of the exams.

Utrecht

Facilitate the organization of the Cambridge ESOL and ACCA (accounting). Ensuring exams run smoothly by invigilating exams and carrying out exam regulations.

• Shadowed several experiments run by the Saleem Lab, specializing in spatial cognition. • Attended weekly lab meetings on progress on all research projects at a spatial and visual cognition lab • Assisted in research on innate flight behavior and the construction of an interactive VR environment for mice

Soesterberg

• Analyzed and presented data on food and taste experience through physiological measures in a research tasked by Kikkoman• Measured EEG signals associated with left and right head turns, aiming to predict future head direction for use in head mounted displays in a research tasked by KPN

Master'S Degree, Clinical Neuropsychology

Additional coursework Part of the Societal Challenge Lab, an intensive 8-week course aimed at improving refugee integration. Advised UAF.

Pre-Master, Clinical Neuropsychology, Cum Laude (Average: 8,3)

Relevant courses include: Diagnostic and Conversational Skills, Clinical Neuropsychology, Gerontology, Test Theory.

Bachelor’S Degree, Cognitive Neuroscience; Cellular And Molecular Biology; Psychology, Cum Laude (Gpa 3,5/4,0)

Activities and Societies: Festival stage manager (Spring festival 2014) | Organization of UCU Open (Debate tournament; Tab) | Musical Team.

Bachelor’S Degree, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, Gpa 3,5/4,0

Exchange to Yale-NUS College, a liberal arts college established in Singapore, in fall 2015. Main subjects: Cognitive Psychology, History.

Profiel Natuur & Gezondheid; Natuur En Techniek (Science Profile), (Average: 7,8)

Activities and Societies: Exchange program "Project Air", exchange to Italy | Alto-Saxophone in School orchestra | Tutored other students.