Milou Habraken

Milou Habraken is a Researcher in the Department of Communication Science at the University of Twente. Her research focuses on the intersection of Industry 4.0, Human Resource Management (HRM), and Work Design, particularly examining how collaborative robots (cobots) and digital transformation reshape workplace dynamics.

• Key Research Areas: Smart Industry, Occupational Safety and Health, Human-Robot Collaboration, Digital Workspaces

Recent Publications: Her 2023 reports with CEPS analyze policy implementations for smart industry in Belgium, while her 2022 work with ILO provides methodological frameworks for occupational safety metrics. Earlier studies (2016-2020) explore job design evolution, HRM adaptation, and critical analyses of Industry 4.0 hype versus practical realities.

Awards & Grants: No explicit scientific awards mentioned, though her research has been supported by institutions like the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS).