Marco Rozendaal

Marco Rozendaal is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Human Technology Relations. He focuses on ethical dimensions of technology, human-robot interaction, wearable health solutions, and critical design philosophies. His work bridges theoretical research and practical applications, such as designing embodied coaches for stroke rehabilitation and exploring moral stress in technical practice.

Research Interests: Rozendaal investigates how technology impacts human behavior and ethics, emphasizing embodied interaction, friction in digital systems, and healthcare innovations. Notable areas include AI ethics, wearable technologies for body awareness, and the sociotechnical implications of robotics in workplaces and healthcare settings. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with theater professionals, medical practitioners, and farmers.

Publications Trends: His recent work highlights themes like moral stress in technical fields, human-robot collaboration in mixed-reality environments, and ethical design frameworks. Key contributions include guidelines for robot communication in dairy farming and critical analyses of seamless technology's societal impacts.

Awards: He received the 2018 Best Paper Award for exploring ambiguity in behavioral design, recognizing his contributions to design theory and ethics.

Teaching & Projects: Rozendaal teaches courses like Design in Robotics and Videography. He leads research initiatives such as Wearable Technology for Increased Body Awareness and MUG CUP, which support parents of hospitalized children. His work also addresses the 'New Normal' in post-pandemic design practices.

Labs & Teams: His research is conducted within TU Delft's Human-Centered Design group, collaborating with industry partners and academic networks to advance ethical and human-centric technological solutions.