Gerbera Vledder

Gerbera Vledder is a Researcher at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specializing in Sustainable Design Engineering. Her research focuses on passenger comfort and ergonomics in mobility systems including trains, cars, and aircraft. She emphasizes sustainable solutions through projects like the COMFDEMO (COMFort in the cabin DEMOnstrator), aiming to enhance acoustic comfort in turboprop aircraft and improve sleep conditions in transit. Her work combines human-centered design with quantitative analysis of environmental factors such as noise, vibration, and seating ergonomics.

Key research areas include:

• Evaluating noise reduction strategies for eco-friendly turboprop aircraft
• Optimizing sleeping postures and cabin environments for vehicles
• Assessing non-driving activities in automated vehicles and their design implications
• Developing wearable technologies for posture recognition

Her contributions span interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like FlightGlobal and academic partners across Europe. Current research aligns with global sustainability goals by making eco-friendly transport options more comfortable and accessible.