Jacob Nielsen

Jacob Nielsen is an Associate Professor at the SDU Metaverse Lab, affiliated with the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark. His research spans robotics, audiometry, and educational technology, with a focus on user-centered design and accessibility.

• Current Role: Associate Professor, SDU Metaverse Lab
• Key Themes: Modular Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, User-Operated Audiometry

His recent work emphasizes democratizing audiometric testing through smartphone applications and self-administered methods, while earlier contributions include educational robotics frameworks for children and rehabilitation systems using industrial robots. Collaborations extend to clinical audiology and STEM engagement projects in Africa.

• 2024-2025: 5 publications in user-operated audiometry and hearing aid calibration
• 2017-2020: TEDx talks and youth robotics programs in Denmark

Jacob actively contributes to public discourse through 51 media appearances, including discussions on social innovation, robotics in education, and Denmark’s future technologies.