Sonja Rispens

Sonja Rispens is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Department of Human Performance Management and the EAISI Health initiative. She holds a PhD in Social and Organizational Psychology from Leiden University and previously worked at Leiden University and the University of Twente. Her research focuses on organizational culture, leadership, conflict management, and collaborative processes in the evolving workplace. She explores how technological advancements and societal challenges impact collaboration, aiming to develop interventions for future work environments.

Key research interests include team dynamics, conflict resolution, and the integration of human-robot interaction in workplaces. She has contributed to over 70 publications and received awards such as the IACM Outstanding Published Article Award (2012) and the Negotiation and Conflict Management Research Article of the Year Award (2017). She serves on editorial boards for journals like Group Dynamics and Negotiation and Conflict Management Research.

Recent projects include studies on resilient manufacturing systems (2023–2025), human-robot interaction (2022–2025), and ethical considerations in automation (2018–2021). Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing decent work and innovation.

Awards include recognition for contributions to conflict management research and interventions. She teaches courses on team dynamics, performance enhancement, and board management, reflecting her focus on practical applications of her research.