Jaap R.C. Ham

Jaap R.C. Ham is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) within the Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. He holds affiliate roles in Human Technology Interaction, EAISI Health, and EAISI Mobility. His research focuses on Persuasive Technology, exploring how ambient and social technologies can influence health behaviors (e.g., exercise, medication adherence) and sustainability practices (e.g., energy conservation). He collaborates with industry partners like Philips Research and DAF to develop practical solutions for societal challenges.

Academically, Dr. Ham earned his PhD in Social Psychology from Radboud University Nijmegen (1994) and conducted postdoctoral research at Utrecht University. He has supervised over 100 students and secured significant grants, including the H2020 MAMEM project. His work spans 170+ publications, with awards such as the ASPO Dissertatieprijs 2004 and multiple Best Paper Awards.

He serves on editorial boards for journals like International Journal of Social Robotics and organizes conferences such as Persuasive 2017. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academia and industry, emphasizing applied research for real-world impact.

• Education:
  • PhD in Social Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen (1994)
  • Postdoc in Social Cognition, Utrecht University
• Grants & Projects:
  • Principal Investigator: LTP ROBUST (Trustworthy AI, 2022–2027)
  • MAMEM Project (Multimedia Authoring, 2015–2018)
• Awards:
  • ASPO Dissertatieprijs 2004
  • Best Paper Awards (2009, 2014, 2015, 2022)
• Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at TU/e and partners like Philips Research and Enversed.