Douwe Atsma

Prof. Dr. Douwe Atsma is a full professor at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology, specializing in the Design, Organization and Strategy department. His work bridges healthcare innovation and industrial design, focusing on digital interventions and patient-centered systems. As a leading academic, he has published extensively in 2025 on topics ranging from telemonitoring to behavioral nudges in hospital nutrition.

• Current affiliation: Delft University of Technology
• Academic role: Professor
• Key research areas: Healthcare Design, Digital Health, Cardiovascular Risk Management

His recent publications highlight a strong trend toward designing scalable solutions for chronic disease management, with a particular emphasis on integrating AI and remote monitoring systems into primary care. This aligns with his involvement in the Designing Value in Ecosystems research group.

Prof. Atsma received the Design Science Journal Excellence in Design Science Paper Award 2024 for his groundbreaking work on remote patient interventions. His research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with medical institutions like LUMC and focuses on translating design principles into real-world health outcomes.

Notable secondary activities include board membership at:

• Association of Doctors and Lifestyle (2025–2029)
• National eHealth Living Lab (2023–2027)