Majken Kirkegård Rasmussen

Majken Kirkegård Rasmussen is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University in the Department of Digital Design and Information Studies, School of Communication and Culture. Her research and teaching focus on innovative human-computer interaction techniques, particularly in physical and kinesthetic design.

Her research interests include Interaction Design, Physical Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, and Shape-Changing Interfaces. She explores how users interact with dynamic and tactile technologies, emphasizing embodied and sensory experiences in design.

Her recent publications show a strong trend in designing interactive systems that merge physical form with digital functionality, especially in robotics and adaptive interfaces. These works frequently appear in premier venues like CHI and DIS, highlighting contributions to haptic feedback, social robotics, and design methods.

She has received several scientific awards, including:

• Gitte Lindgaard Award (2017)
• Honorable Mention Award (2014)
• Honourable mention award (2022)

She is actively involved in research funding and supervision. Currently, she leads or co-leads two major research projects—ACUTE and DARE—funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark, focusing on domestic and assistive robotics. She also teaches the course 'IT Produktdesignprojekt' and has collaborated with researchers across Europe, including at Eindhoven University of Technology.

She is affiliated with active research teams working on social robotics, assistive technologies, and interactive design, contributing to both academic and practical advancements in the field.