Wijnand IJsselsteijn

Wijnand IJsselsteijn is a full professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in Cognition and Affect in Human-Technology Interaction. He serves as Principal Investigator for the Ethics of Socially Disruptive Technologies (ESDT) Research Programme. A leader in interdisciplinary research, he directs the TU/e Center for Humans and Technology and co-directs the 4TU.Center for Humans and Technology, uniting four Dutch technical universities.

• Initiated the first Psychology & Technology major in the Netherlands (now ~120 students)
• Founded the PERSUASIVE Technology conference series
• Coordinated major EU and NOW projects, including the EU FET Proactive call on Presence Research

Research Interests: IJsselsteijn bridges social sciences (neuropsychology) and computer science (AI) to explore human-technology interaction, emphasizing ethical and user-centered design. His work spans presence research, affective computing, and socially disruptive technologies, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration.

Awards & Leadership: While no specific scientific awards are listed, he has led international working groups, served on academic boards, and driven innovative education programs like the 4TU.Centre for Engineering Education.