Bart J. Hengeveld

Bart J. Hengeveld is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Industrial Design department within the Faculty of Industrial Design. He leads the Future Everyday research cluster, focusing on the intersection of sound design and IoT systems. His work explores how embedded technologies can communicate through sound and tangible interaction in ways that enhance human experience.

Education:

• BSc/MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2003)
• PhD in Industrial Design, TU/e (2011), with concurrent training in double bass at Codarts Conservatory

Research Interests:

• Acoustic communication in IoT systems
• Tangible interaction design
• Social implications of ubiquitous computing
• Sound as a medium for human-technology interaction

Recent Research Trends:

• Focus on multimodal interfaces combining sound/light/haptics
• Studies on sound design for healthcare and smart living environments
• Investigations into ethical and inclusive IoT soundscapes

Awards: Two Teacher of the Year awards at TU/e, reflecting his commitment to pedagogical excellence.

Advising & Projects:

• Supervised 113 student projects including interactive installations like 'Naktis' and 'Sonostapp'
• Leading the €1.5M 'Role of Sound in Hybrid Work Environments' project (2023–2026)
• Organized TEI 2016 conference and serves on its steering committee

Teams/Labs: Core member of TU/e's Future Everyday cluster, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on embodied interaction research.