Lianne Simonse

Dr. Lianne Simonse is a Professor in Industrial Design Engineering at TU Delft, affiliated with the Department of Design, Organisation and Strategy. Her research focuses on strategic design methodologies, future foresight techniques, and innovation roadmapping with applications in healthcare and sustainable systems. She teaches courses such as Foresight and Backcasting and Design Roadmapping, emphasizing future-oriented design strategies. Key areas of expertise include service design, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and co-creation frameworks for societal challenges.

Her work has been recognized with awards including the 2024 Literati Award for best paper in Journal of Service Marketing and a 2021 nomination for the Strategy Practice Best Impact Paper. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research projects, integrating design thinking with organizational strategy to address complex societal issues.

Lianne’s research spans topics like patient journey mapping for eHealth services, AIoT-enabled eldercare solutions, and ethical frameworks for data-driven innovation. She collaborates with academic and industry partners to advance strategic design practices and future visioning methodologies.