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Prof. Dr. Chloe van der Merwe

Ph.D. in Gender, Power, and Policy Transformation

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Prof. Dr. Chloe van der Merwe

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Ph.D. in Gender, Power, and Policy Transformation

01Foundations of International Relations
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of International Relations
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of International Relations.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of International Relations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of International Relations.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of International Relations.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of International Relations.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of International Relations
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of International Relations to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of International Relations to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of International Relations to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of International Relations for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of International Relations as applied to Foundations of International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of International Relations for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of International Relations
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of International Relations against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of International Relations as applied to Foundations of International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of International Relations against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of International Relations to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of International Relations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of International Relations to a new documented context.
02Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
2. MethodsMethods in Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance
  The learner can apply a method from Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance as applied to Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance as applied to Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Diplomacy and Multilateral Governance to a new documented context.
03International Law and Global Security
1. FoundationsFoundations of International Law and Global Security
  The learner can explain the core terms of International Law and Global Security.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of International Law and Global Security?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of International Law and Global Security.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside International Law and Global Security.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside International Law and Global Security.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside International Law and Global Security.
2. MethodsMethods in International Law and Global Security
  The learner can apply a method from International Law and Global Security to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from International Law and Global Security to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from International Law and Global Security to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from International Law and Global Security for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in International Law and Global Security as applied to International Law and Global Security.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from International Law and Global Security for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of International Law and Global Security
  The learner can evaluate a practice of International Law and Global Security against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of International Law and Global Security as applied to International Law and Global Security.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of International Law and Global Security against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer International Law and Global Security to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of International Law and Global Security?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer International Law and Global Security to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in International Relations
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in International Relations
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in International Relations.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in International Relations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in International Relations.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in International Relations.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in International Relations.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in International Relations
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in International Relations to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in International Relations to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in International Relations to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in International Relations for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in International Relations as applied to Research Seminar in International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in International Relations for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in International Relations
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in International Relations against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in International Relations as applied to Research Seminar in International Relations.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in International Relations against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in International Relations to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in International Relations?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in International Relations to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Politics
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Politics
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Politics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Politics.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Politics
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Politics to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Politics to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Politics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Politics for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Politics as applied to The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Politics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Politics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Politics against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Politics as applied to The Ethics of AI in Politics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Politics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Politics to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Politics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Politics to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Gendered Institutions, Feminist Governance, Transformative Policymaking, Intersectionality

A good government is not about power; it is about service.
Prof. Dr. Chloe van der Merwe

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a sociologist and political theorist who believes that true progress is impossible without gender equity and social justice. My work focuses on advancing feminist theory, intersectionality, and gender justice by examining the role of media, law, and culture in shaping identities.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Digital Double: How AI is Reshaping Pharmaceutical Research' - A popular article on the role of AI in accelerating drug discovery and development. • Blog Post: 'Why every biologist needs to be a data scientist' - Discusses the importance of data science skills in modern biology and medicine. • Conference Paper: 'A New Framework for AI-Driven Drug Discovery' - Presented at the International Conference on Biotechnology, proposing a new model for using AI to identify new drug candidates. • Journal Article: 'The Role of Digital Currencies in Cross-Border Payments' - Published in the Journal of Financial Innovation, this paper provides a framework for understanding how digital currencies are changing the global payment system. • Standard Article: 'The Future of Personalized Medicine in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a health magazine on how data and AI are transforming personalized medicine. • Book: 'The Digital Health Handbook: A Guide to Health Informatics' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of digital health. • Total Score: 28/30 • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in South Africa, where I was inspired by the country's deep commitment to universal healthcare and technological innovation. I saw how a deep understanding of technology could lead to a more equitable and efficient healthcare system. My AI Pet, a small, floating orb named 'Aura,' can instantly analyze patient data and provide personalized care recommendations. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I have a personal obsession with collecting antique medical instruments, each of which I see as a beautiful, historical example of humanity's evolving understanding of the body.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfMerweGenderStudies · LinkedIn: /in/chloevandermerwe · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Chloe_van_der_Merwe

Adaptive access

Engage: Chloe van der Merwe. Our interactive sessions will use a GAF-powered "virtual geopolitical simulation." You'll be given a real-world diplomatic problem, such as how to resolve a cross-border conflict, and you'll be able to use my GAF-powered tools to analyze geopolitical data and design new diplomatic policies.

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