Marieke H. Martens

Marieke H. Martens is a Full Professor of Automated Driving & Human Interaction at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Director of Science at TNO’s Traffic & Transport unit. Her work focuses on human behavior in automated driving systems, addressing challenges like trust, control transitions, and societal acceptance. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and previously served as a professor at the University of Twente.

Education:

• PhD in Experimental Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2007)
• Master’s in Experimental and Cognitive Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Research Interests: Human factors in automated vehicles, human-machine interaction design, road user safety, and the societal implications of smart mobility. Her work bridges psychology, engineering, and design to ensure systems are user-centered and safe.

Awards:

• CHI '20 Best Paper Award (2020)
• AutomotiveUI '20 Honorable Mention Award (2020)

Advising & Grants: Supervises over 10 students, focusing on automated driving’s human aspects. Active in projects like ISA-FIT (Intelligent Speed Assistance) and dynamiC spEed Limits. Collaborates globally with institutions and automotive industries.

Labs & Networks: Leads TU/e’s Designing With Intelligence initiative and participates in EU ethics committees for automated mobility. Maintains a global network in academia and industry, fostering interdisciplinary research.