Academic Masterclass

Learn Easier

Gain all the essential skills to make your academic and PhD life easier with our comprehensive, expertly designed courses.

Flexible Learning

Learn at your own pace and on your schedule, with courses available anytime, anywhere, tailored to fit into your busy academic life.

Learn With Experts

Benefit from the knowledge and experience of our expert instructors, who are academics themselves, ensuring the highest quality of education.

Our goals. Our mission.

Our mission is to support academics worldwide by providing accessible, high-quality education that enhances their skills and enriches their academic careers.

Academic Masterclass was born from our own experiences as academics. We recognized the unique challenges faced by researchers, PhD students, and postdocs in managing their academic lives. With a desire to make a difference, we created a platform that offers practical, expert-led courses tailored specifically to the needs of the academic community.

We believe in excellence in education, the flexibility to learn on your terms, integrity in all we do, and fostering a supportive academic community.

Meet The Team

Our team is made up of seasoned academics and industry experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our courses. Meet our instructors and discover the passion and expertise they bring to your learning journey.

Suzanne van Wouw

CEO & Course instructor

Suzanne van Wouw is a passionate academic currently finishing her PhD and teaching at the University of Amsterdam, where she lectures for the Master’s program in Biomedical Sciences. With a deep commitment to helping others succeed in academia, Suzanne co-founded Academic Masterclass to provide practical, high-quality courses that equip academics with the skills they need to thrive. As a key contributor to "The Struggling Scientists," a social media and YouTube channel dedicated to supporting academics, Suzanne is driven by the desire to make the academic journey less daunting and more rewarding. Her focus is on empowering others to collect the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate the complexities of academic life with confidence.

Jayron Habibe, PhD

Co-Founder & Course Instructor

Jayron Habibe is a dedicated academic with a passion for making the academic journey easier for others. With a PhD and years of experience as a lecturer at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, Jayron brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to Academic Masterclass. As one of the founders of Academic Masterclass, Jayron is committed to providing high-quality, practical courses that address the real challenges faced by academics today. He is also a driving force behind "The Struggling Scientists," a social media and YouTube channel aimed at supporting scientists in navigating the complexities of academic life. Jayron’s mission is simple: to empower academics with the tools and skills they need to succeed, and to make learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.