Peter de Vries

Peter de Vries is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology of Conflict, Risk, and Safety at the University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences. His academic work bridges psychology and technology, focusing on human interaction with emerging systems in high-stakes domains.

His research interests center on Human-Technology Interaction, particularly in two key domains: behavior change during the energy transition and the application of Virtual Reality in policing. He investigates how trust in technology forms and evolves, how sustainable technologies influence energy consumption, and the psychological foundations of energy communities. In law enforcement, his work explores how VR can enhance memory recall and reduce ethnic profiling through immersive training.

The recent trend in his publications shows a strong emphasis on ethical and psychological dimensions of technology use, especially in sensitive social contexts. His work combines experimental design, VR simulations, and behavioral analysis to understand and influence human decision-making. Topics span trust in robotics, experiential learning in police reform, and predictors of institutional change.

Scientific Contributions and Activities:

• Active publication record from 2001 to 2025 with 91 research outputs
• Contributions include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and discussion papers
• ORCID: 0000-0001-9710-8752
• h-index: 14, with over 960 citations (Scopus)
• Member and Chair of committees in the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
• Member of external organizations such as the Regionale Energie Strategie (RES)

Advising and Grants: While specific student advisees and grant details are not listed, his supervisory role is evident through collaborative research and participation in academic service. His involvement in datasets and multi-author publications suggests team-based research funding and supervision of junior researchers. He actively contributes to peer review and academic discourse through conference presentations and invited talks.

Labs and Teams: His work is associated with interdisciplinary teams focused on crisis response, energy behavior, and policing innovation. He collaborates with experts in robotics, criminology, and cognitive science, often using VR labs and behavioral experimentation facilities at the University of Twente.