Roy Bendor

Dr. Roy Bendor is an Associate Professor of Critical Design at TU Delft's Department of Human-Centered Design, directing the Design for Interaction (DfI) Master's program. He holds a secondary appointment as Fellow at Utrecht University's Urban Futures Studio. His research focuses on design's capacity to envision alternative social, political, and environmental futures through critical design practices. Key areas include sustainability, AI integration in design processes, and participatory futuring methods.

• Education: Ph.D. in Design Studies (implied by academic rank)

His work bridges design theory and practice, emphasizing sustainability through publications like Interactive Media for Sustainability (2018) and editorial contributions to ACM's Interactions magazine. Current research includes the DCODE project exploring alternative imaginaries for smart cities.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to futures studies, public engagement, and AI ethics. Teaching focuses on transformative pedagogy for design education.

• Awards: Not explicitly listed in provided texts

Led development of DfI program curriculum and supervises graduate projects addressing interaction design challenges. Active in academic collaborations across design, sustainability, and urban studies disciplines.