Myrthe Plaisier

Dr. Myrthe Plaisier is an Assistant Professor at the Human Technology Interaction group within the Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences school at Eindhoven University of Technology. She holds a PhD in Experimental Physics from Utrecht University (2010) and conducted postdoctoral work at Bielefeld University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Research Interests:

• Multisensory technology for sensory substitution
• Haptic perception and tactile feedback systems
• Assistive technology for deafblind individuals
• Audiovisual temporal integration in virtual environments
• Vibrotactile spatial acuity

Article Trends: Her research spans haptic device design, spatial perception studies, sensory substitution methodology, and tactile communication frameworks. Recent works focus on outdoor virtual reality synchronization, wearable navigation aids, and vibrotactile co-design tools for accessibility.

Scientific Awards:

• 2010: Thesis award from Dutch Psychonomics Society
• 2011: NWO Rubicon grant
• 2013: NWO VENI grant
• 2024: Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant #812719

Grants & Collaborations: She has secured multiple competitive grants including NWO VENI and Rubicon, and participates in European consortiums like SUITCEYES. Her work involves cross-disciplinary collaboration with institutions across Germany and the Netherlands.