Carlijn Valk

Carlijn Valk is a researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in participatory design, physical activity interventions, and wearable technology for older adults. She earned her BFA in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University (2010–2014) and completed her PhD at TU/e in 2020.

• Education: BFA in Industrial Design (Carnegie Mellon University, 2014), PhD (Eindhoven University of Technology, 2020)

Her research focuses on co-designing community-based interventions to promote active aging, leveraging digital services and wearable technologies. She has contributed to frameworks for participatory design strategies and personalized behavior change methods.

Recent publications highlight her work on interdisciplinary hackathons, motivational profiles for physical activity, and toolkits for co-designing active aging solutions. Her projects include ProVita KIC Health and REACH, emphasizing collaboration with older adults.

• Scientific Award: Seed Fund Alliance Eindhoven-Wageningen-Utrecht-UMC Utrecht (2021–2023) for 'Lasting interventions for active ageing'

She supervises students and contributes to courses on design entrepreneurship, innovation methods, and business design. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being for aging populations.