Femke Nijboer

Femke Nijboer is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the TechMed Centre and Digital Society Institute, focusing on e-Health technologies, behavioral change, and neuroethics. Her work bridges healthcare, technology, and ethics, particularly in assistive technologies for locked-in syndrome patients and aging populations.

Research interests include co-design methodologies for older adults, brain-computer interface (BCI) usability, and ethical implications of neurotechnology. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop user-centered solutions addressing late-life loneliness and healthcare accessibility.

Key contributions include studies on BCI preferences for locked-in syndrome patients and frameworks for managing emotional requirements in software ecosystems. Her work is driven by UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and innovation.

Public engagement includes media contributions discussing aging, technology ethics, and participatory design. Supervision and grant activities are ongoing but details are currently limited.

Labs/teams: TechMed Centre (BCI applications), Digital Society Institute (eHealth innovation), and collaborative networks in gerontechnology and neuroethics.