
Master thesis KTI
A Master thesis with the Knowledge, Technology and Innovation (KTI) group allows you to become an expert in a specific area of the innovation and communication arena that is closely linked to your personal interest and future career. Under close supervision of a staff member you will thoroughly engage in a full research cycle.
Selecting of a topic
The first step in working on a Master thesis is the selection of a topic. You can either develop your own thesis topic or select an available thesis topic. It is advised, to choose a topic that is close to the research being carried out by the chair group, in order to ensure proper supervision and guidance. Please note that your supervisor must always approve the topic of your thesis.
If you need some inspiration, here are some options:
- Check the available thesis topics below
- Have a look at the fields of interest of our staff below
- Have a look at the list of previous thesis topics
- Attend thesis colloquia of fellow students
Be sure to read the MSc thesis documents (contract and manual) required for the Master Thesis.
Thesis ring
CPT organises thesis rings for master students. You can find more information by clicking on MSc thesis ring in the submenu on the righthand side.
Contact
As soon as you have made up your mind, or if you need any assistance, contact our thesis coordinator Joanne Leerlooijer (education.cpt@wur.nl). After discussing the possible topic(s) and the courses you have followed, she may direct you to a possible supervisor for your thesis.
Fields of interest of our staff
Conny Almekinders
Participatory technology development
Seed systems
Interdisciplinary and action research
Rural innovation
Birgit Boogaard
African philosophy
Agricultural development
Interdisciplinary research
Intercultural dialogue
Laurens Klerkx
Agricultural innovation systems
Boundary work and objects
Open and inclusive innovation
Food value chains
Sustainability transitions
Joanne Leerlooijer
Communication interventions
Health communication
Community interventions
Cees Leeuwis
Innovation support
Communication & change
Science-society interaction
Agriculture, health & resource management
Rico Lie
Communication for development
Intercultural communication
Audio-visual learning
Tourism and development
David Ludwig
Science and Democracy
Ethnobiology and Local Knowledge
Diversity in Science and Technology
Responsible Research and Innovation
Harro Maat
Grassroots innovation
Sustainable food production
Anthropology of skill and technique
Global Health, One Health, Community Health
Philip Macnaghten
Responsible innovation
Critical policy engagement
Sociology of environment
Deliberative methodology
Governance of science and technology
Barbara van Mierlo
Learning in innovation networks
Sustainability transitions in agriculture and energy
Reflexive monitoring
Innovation management
Annemarie van Paassen
Communication and innovation dynamics
Partnership for inclusive development
Transdisciplinary research
ICT and rural development
Social learning for natural resource management
Sietze Vellema
Value chains and partnerships
Trade and collectivity
Coordination and improvisation
Interdisciplinarity and practice