Elias Blanckaert

Elias Blanckaert is an external pre-doctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel in the Studies in Media, Innovation and Technology department. His work focuses on Living Lab methodologies, human-centred design, and immersive media, particularly in the context of digital reading practices and extended reality (XR) applications.

• Research Themes: Co-creation, user experience in immersive media, time constraints in Living Labs

His recent publications analyze the challenges of applying Living Lab approaches to innovation projects and the role of 3D-audio in enhancing digital reading immersion. He has actively participated in international conferences such as ACM IMX Workshops, OpenLivingLab Days, and OpenLab.Brussels, contributing to discussions on participatory research and systemic change through soci(et)al engagement.