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Bart Hengeveld is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Industrial Design, specializing in the 'body language' of the Internet of Things and the role of sound in computational technologies. His research focuses on how embedded systems present themselves appropriately in human environments, with particular attention to tangible user interfaces (TUIs), social interaction design, and data embodiment.
- Academic Background: BSc/MSc in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2003), PhD at TU/e (2011)
- Key Roles: Member of the ACM TEI Steering Committee, Program Chair of TEI’16 in Eindhoven
- Teaching: Awarded two Teacher of the Year titles, oversees courses like 'The Sound of Smart Things' and 'From Idea to Design'
Research Interests emphasize sound as a communication medium for ubiquitous technologies, including projects on public displays for nursing homes (R2S system), pedestrian trajectory sonification, and embodied passwords. His work bridges design, computer science, and social sciences, with over 50 publications in venues like TEI, CHI, and Creativity & Cognition.
- Notable Projects: LOOP (physical data artifact), Slots-Memento (intergenerational storytelling), and LinguaBytes (language learning for toddlers)
- Awards: Multiple teaching accolades for innovative pedagogy
Current affiliations include the Future Everyday research cluster and the Making With… group, exploring speculative design and embodied interaction paradigms.
