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Ann Heylighen is a full professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, KU Leuven. She serves as vice-chair of the Department of Architecture and is a member of interdisciplinary institutes including the Leuven Centre for Health Humanities, LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth, and Leuven.IRD - KU Leuven Institute for Rare Diseases. Her research integrates inclusive design, healthcare architecture, and social justice through participatory methodologies.
- Affiliations: Department of Architecture (vice-chair), Leuven Centre for Health Humanities, LC&Y, Leuven.IRD
- Research Themes: Inclusive design, disability studies, healthcare environments, urban resilience, and participatory architecture
Her recent publications address equity in urban built environments, autism-inclusive workplace design, healthcare spatial adaptation, and the intersection of heritage conservation with inclusive design principles. She leads projects like Wat innovatieve zorgarchitectuur ons kan leren (2021-2025) and Gelijkenis in Verschil (2022-2025), focusing on justice in design. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work demonstrates leadership in socially engaged architectural research.
