Veerle Hermans

Veerle Hermans is a Professor in Psychology, actively contributing to research in Ergonomics, Occupational Safety, and Workplace Health. She is affiliated with institutions in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on reducing occupational workload and improving work environments.

• External Role: Discipline Manager at IDEWE since 2005.
• Advisory Role: Hosted the Belgian Ergonomic Society from 2005 to 2008.

Her research spans Ergonomics, Occupational Health, and Human Factors, with recent studies on sitting position interventions, lifting techniques, and wearable technology for caregivers. She also explores Robotics and Artificial Intelligence's societal implications.

Key trends in her publications include workplace design, workload reduction, and sedentary behavior. Collaborative works highlight interdisciplinary efforts in occupational safety and technological ethics.