Thomas J.L. van Rompay

Thomas J.L. van Rompay is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communication Science, University of Twente. With a background in cognitive psychology from Leiden University and a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft Technical University, his research explores intersections of design, psychology, and technology. Key areas include environmental design's impact on health, multi-sensory packaging, and assistive technologies for aging populations. He collaborates on projects like ZonMW's 'Growing Roots' and Horizon 2020's 'MinD', focusing on dementia care and urban green spaces. Active in tech initiatives like Living Smart Campus and DesignLab as a DL-fellow, he bridges academia and practical design solutions.

• Education: MSc from Leiden University, PhD from Delft Technical University
• Affiliations: DesignLab Fellow, Tech4People, Living Smart Campus

His research emphasizes technology's role in health and wellbeing, with recent work on virtual nature interventions and smart home usability. Projects address vulnerable populations, such as elderly and dementia patients, advocating for inclusive design. Grants include funding from ZonMW and EU Horizon 2020 programs.

Labs/Teams: Core member of DesignLab, contributing to multidisciplinary teams in health tech and environmental design.