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Llewellyn (Lew) van Zyl is an Assistant Professor in work and organisational psychology with the Department of Human Performance Management at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research aims to enable people to feel good, function well, and perform better at work. It is concerned with understanding the factors that enhance mental health and performance and how they can be developed through online enabling interventions (OEIs). At its core, his research aims to understand if, how and why online enabling interventions could optimize human processes. In practical terms, his work employs a strengths-based approach to diagnose, optimize, and develop individuals' mental health and performance through online platforms. Building on the empirical and theoretical foundations generated within the Human Performance Management (HPM) group, his work aims to (a) assess and model the psychological mechanisms underpinning employees’ mental health, wellbeing and performance (assessment: c.f. Van Zyl, Olckers & Roll, 2020; Van Zyl, van Oort, Olckers & Rispens, 2019), (b) how these states can be developed in a scientifically sound, sustainable and cost-effective manner through digital channels (OEI content: c.f. Stander & Van Zyl, 2019; Van Zyl, et al., 2020) and (c) aims to understand the elements underpinning effective OEI design (online intervention methodology: c.f. Kelders, Van Zyl & Ludden, 2020).

 

Academic background

Llewellyn van Zyl holds a PhD in Industrial Psychology, an M.Com in Industrial Psychology (cum laude), a B.com (Hons) in Industrial Psychology (cum laude), and a B.com in Behavioural Sciences (cum laude), all obtained at North-West University, South Africa. He also holds an extraordinary professorship in Industrial Psychology with the North-West University, where he forms part of the "Positive Institutions" Sub-Programme of the Optentia Research Focus Area.

Llewellyn is a published author of various scientific articles and specialist books. He is the current Speciality Chief Editor (Ass) of Frontiers in Psychology (Positive Psychology) and serves on the editorial boards of various high impact journals. Llewellyn has extensive experience within the tertiary educational environment (as a lecturer and researcher), as well as within the private and public sectors (as a consultant). As of 1 January 2017, Llewellyn holds the ranking as a C2 rated researcher with the National Research Foundation within South Africa.

Affiliated with

  1. Human Performance Management, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
  2. Optentia Research Focus Area, North-West University, South Africa
  3. Department of Human Resource Management, University of Twente, Netherlands
  4. Department of Social Psychology, Goethe University, Germany

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Educational Sciences, Certificate/Diploma of Higher Education , Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs , Eindhoven University of Technology

Feb 2018Dec 2019

Award Date: 1 Dec 2019

Social and Organizational Psychology, Doctor, The development and evaluation of positive psychological interventions aimed at happiness, North West University

Award Date: 12 Oct 2012

Social and Organizational Psychology, Master, Master of Commerce in Industrial Psychology , North West University

2 Nov 200831 Dec 2009

Award Date: 31 Dec 2009

Social and Organizational Psychology, Bachelor, Honours Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology , North West University

2 Jan 200831 Dec 2008

Award Date: 31 Dec 2008

Psychology, Bachelor, Bachelor of Commerce in Behavioral Sciences , North West University

20052007

Award Date: 30 Dec 2007

Educational Sciences, Bachelor, Educational Sciences, North West University

Jan 20042005

External positions

Editor-in-Chief (Ass), Frontiers in Psychology

1 Dec 2020 → …

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Psychology

7 Jan 2019 → …

External Research Affiliate, Goethe University Frankfurt

1 Jan 2019 → …

External Research Affiliate, University of Twente

1 Jan 2019 → …

Extraordinary Professor, North West University

1 Jun 2017 → …

Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Human resource Management

1 Jun 2016 → …

Co-Editor-in-Chief, South African Journal of Industrial Psychology

1 Jan 201331 Dec 2019

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