Elke Hermans

Prof. Dr. Elke Hermans is a Full Professor and Vice-Rector of Education at Hasselt University. She holds academic positions within the Faculty School of Transportation Sciences, Department of Traffic Engineering, and is affiliated with the Road Safety Research Group and Institute for Mobility. Her roles include chairing the Education Council and Interfaculty School Boards for Mobility Sciences and Educational Studies.

Research interests span transportation safety, tourism management, and sustainable mobility. She has supervised six PhD students and led 26 research projects focusing on road safety, mobility innovation, and tourism sustainability. Key projects include developing safety indices, analyzing driver behavior, and promoting sustainable tourism in protected areas.

Her publications emphasize road safety benchmarking, eco-territorial governance, and mobility solutions for vulnerable populations. Despite no listed awards, her contributions to transportation and tourism policy are notable. She coordinates training programs in sustainable tourism and traffic research methodologies.