Panos Markopoulos

Panos Markopoulos is a Professor of Design for Behavior Change at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Industrial Design department. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and a Visiting Scientist at Kemphenhaeghe Expertise Center for Epileptology, Sleep Medicine, and Neurocognition.

• Academic Background: Electrical Engineering (NTUA), Computer Science (Queen Mary, University of London), and Human-Computer Interaction (PhD, Queen Mary)
• Research Focus: Ambient Intelligence, Behavior Change Support Systems, Wearable Technology, and Child-Computer Interaction
• Editorial Roles: Founding Editor of Elsevier’s Journal on Child Computer Interaction, Chief Editor of Taylor & Francis’ Behavior and Information Technology

His research explores adaptive persuasive systems, family-aware technologies, and user-centered design methodologies. Key publications include work on persuasion profiling, collaborative design, and evaluation frameworks for children’s interactive products.

He has contributed extensively to academic literature, with notable works spanning from 2004 to 2016, emphasizing personalized user experiences, ambient intelligence, and rehabilitation technologies. His expertise bridges interaction design, behavioral science, and technological innovation for societal impact.

• Professional Activities: European Commission evaluator, editorial leadership in HCI
• Teaching: Design for Behavioral Change, Final Master Project guidance