Joris van Dam

Joris van Dam is a Researcher at Delft University of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering and the Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science faculty. He is based at the Else Kooi Laboratory (EKL), where he contributes to advanced research in smart textiles, mixed reality, and digital twins for robotics. His work is centered on the development of innovative sensing technologies and human-machine interaction systems.

His research interests include Smart Textiles, Wearable Sensors, Strain Sensors, Mixed Reality, Digital Twins, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing, Human-Computer Interaction, Soft Robotics, and Material Sensing. These areas reflect his focus on integrating flexible, textile-based sensors into interactive and robotic systems to enhance functionality and user experience.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in the development of high-performance knitted strain sensors for smart textile applications, with a focus on achieving linear and hysteresis-free responses. His earlier work on Mirrorlabs explores the use of Mixed Reality to create accessible Digital Twins of robotic production environments, indicating a multidisciplinary approach combining materials engineering, robotics, and immersive technologies.

Joris van Dam is involved in key research projects such as the Center for Design for Advanced Manufacturing (CDAM), Operator of the Future, Smart Textiles Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality, MirrorLabs, and the Painting Robot project. These initiatives underscore his role in advancing next-generation manufacturing and human-centered design technologies.