جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Music Cognition
• Virtual Reality Applications
• Social Connectedness
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelsey Onderdijk is a Post-doctoral Researcher at Tilburg University in the Department of Communication and Cognition within the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of music cognition, virtual reality, and social connectedness, with publications spanning neuroscience, psychology, and human-computer interaction domains. Dr. Onderdijk completed her doctoral studies at Ghent University with a dissertation titled "Come together: Exploring unity in music interaction through agency and social connectedness." Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to understanding human interaction through musical experiences, particularly examining how technological mediation affects social bonding. Her research interests include: Music cognition and embodied music interaction Virtual reality applications in musical contexts Social connectedness in digital music environments Effects of technological constraints on musical collaboration Physiological measures of emotional engagement in music Impact of external constraints on creative expression Dr. Onderdijk's publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory examining how people connect through music in both physical and virtual spaces. Her work bridges psychology, musicology, and human-computer interaction, with particular attention to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on musical collaboration. Recent publications have focused on concert experiences in virtual reality environments and the physiological correlates of emotional engagement during musical performance. Her research has garnered significant attention, with multiple publications receiving citations and mentions in news outlets, policy sources, and social media platforms. The "Impact of Lockdown Measures on Joint Music Making" paper has been particularly influential, accumulating 39 citation indexes and 50 Mendeley readers. Dr. Onderdijk actively collaborates with researchers across institutions, particularly with scholars from Ghent University including Marc Leman and Pieter-Jan Maes, indicating a strong network within the music cognition research community. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to well-being and innovation.

• Media Psychology
• Social Robots
• Human-Robot Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elly Konijn is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and Network Institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding the Fenna Diemer-Lindeboom Endowed Chair. As chair of the Media Psychology Amsterdam program, her work bridges media psychology, social robots, affective processing, and adolescent media use . Research Pillars : Relating to media figures, virtual humans, and social robots Media-based reality perceptions and moral standards Adolescent media effects (cyberbullying, video games, body image) Recent Publications explore emotional bonding with robots, narrative complexity in film, and media's impact on adolescent cognition. Her 2025 Communication Theory article introduces a framework for human-artificial others relationships. Scientific Recognition : KNAW/NWO Eurekaprijs (2015) Computable Award (2021) Network Institute Competitive Research Funding (2025) She supervises 16 PhD students and leads projects like ROBOT-BOND (ERC Advanced Grant 2025-2029) and Communicating with Social Robots (2020-2025). Her documentaries (e.g., Alice Cares ) translate research into public discourse.

Pieter Desmetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotional Design
• Positive Design
• User Experience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pieter Desmet serves as Professor of Design for Experience at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specifically within the Department of Human-Centered Design. He directs the Delft Institute of Positive Design, focusing on advancing knowledge for designing human flourishing. His research centers on emotional design mechanisms, particularly how product design evokes emotions and contributes to individual and community well-being. Key interests include Positive Design frameworks, mood-regulation interventions, AI-emotion alignment, and multisensory experiences in packaging and museum contexts. Recent work explores liminal spaces in exhibits, autoethnography ethics, and group mood dynamics in workplaces. Analysis of his 275+ publications reveals consistent focus on emotional design theory with expanding applications in AI, healthcare, and sustainability. His work bridges academic research with practical design tools for emotional well-being. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Desmet actively supervises doctoral candidates (evidenced by PhD thesis datasets) and secures research grants through institutional collaborations. His leadership in organizing major conferences like IASDR 2023 and Design & Emotion events demonstrates significant academic influence. He leads the Delft Institute of Positive Design research group, which investigates user experience aspects through interdisciplinary projects integrating psychology, design, and technology.

Theo Arentzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Choice Behavior
• Decision Support Systems
• Activity-Based Modeling
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Theo Arentze is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of the Built Environment, leading the Real Estate Management and Development group. He is affiliated with EAISI Health and EAISI Mobility research institutes. Education: MSc in Psychology (Cognitive Psychology & AI) from Groningen University, PhD from TU/e Urban Planning Research: Spatial choice behavior, decision support systems, activity-based modeling, agent-based simulation His research integrates bounded rationality into spatial choice models to enhance behavioral realism, with applications in real-estate management , neighborhood development , healthy cities , and hybrid work environments . Recent work includes child-friendly urban planning and energy-efficient housing impacts . Prominent article themes include: Hybrid work location decisions Urban public space affective experiences Child friendliness in residential choices Sustainable energy preferences Spatial decision support systems Social network modeling Scientific recognition includes: Best Poster Award (2025) - Computational Urban Planning Conference Long Paper of Distinction (2021) - Healthy Buildings Europe EuroFM Best Paper Award (2017) Pyke Johnson Award (2016) As an educator, he teaches courses in Urban Planning , Housing Economics , and Quantitative Research Methods . His multidisciplinary team combines expertise from psychology, sociology, and urban economics to create high-quality built environments through behavioral research.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Human-AI Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Khiet P. Truong is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Digital Society Institute and the Human Media Interaction group. Their research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-computer interaction, with particular emphasis on speech emotion recognition, conversational agents for children, and multimodal interaction analysis. Recent work includes exploring how robots can restore trust through apologies, benchmarking Dutch automatic speech recognition systems, and developing child-friendly interfaces for cultural heritage archives. Truong has also investigated physiological signals like laughter and stress markers in speech across diverse contexts. Scientific Awards : Best Functional Design Award (2019) Research Trends : Analysis of speech patterns, emotion recognition, robot-human dialogue, and multimodal behavioral cues dominate their recent publications. Key subfields include Dutch language processing, laughter classification, trust indicators in child-robot interactions, and healthcare applications of speech technology. Academic Activities : Chair of the 26th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (2024) Examiner roles for PhD defenses and research evaluations (2024–2023) Contributions to workshops on emotion representation and social signal processing

• Instructional Technology
• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hannie A. Gijlers is an Associate Professor at the Digital Society Institute, affiliated with the Department of Instructional Technology in the Faculty of Behavioral, Management and Social Sciences at the University of Twente. Her work bridges technology and education, focusing on innovative learning environments and collaborative processes. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Institution: University of Twente Research Institute: Digital Society Institute Department: Instructional Technology Her research interests center on computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) , technology-enhanced STEM education , inquiry-based learning , and the role of emotions and feedback in learning. She investigates how digital tools and agent-facilitated environments support students and teachers in collaborative settings, often through cross-cultural comparisons. Her work integrates physiological and gaze-based data to understand implicit learner emotions, pushing the boundaries of learning analytics. The recent publications (2021–2024) reveal a strong focus on teacher guidance models , gamified STEM apps , clinical reasoning in medical education , and climate change literacy . These works span disciplines including educational psychology, computer science, and environmental education, indicating interdisciplinary collaboration. Keywords across these articles include collaborative learning, emotion detection, technology integration, and cross-cultural studies, reflecting a consistent research trajectory in digital pedagogy and learner support. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, her sustained publication record in high-impact venues and leadership in collaborative research projects suggest recognition within the academic community. Hannie Gijlers actively supervises research, as evidenced by co-authored works with junior researchers and contributions to practitioner research models. Her involvement in datasets and conference presentations indicates ongoing grant-funded or institutionally supported research activities. She has contributed to both theoretical frameworks (e.g., four-phase mentorship model) and applied tools (e.g., Science Chaser app), demonstrating a balance between scholarship and practical innovation. She is part of a vibrant research network at the University of Twente, collaborating with scholars like T.H.S. Eysink, A.W. Lazonder, and N. Janssen. Her team explores agent-facilitated learning, gamification in STEM, and teacher development, often in international collaborations (e.g., Dutch-Finnish studies). These efforts are supported by digital infrastructure and interdisciplinary datasets, positioning her at the forefront of digital society research in education.

J. Ellersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Molecular Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. J. Ellers is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam , and a member of the Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment . His research focuses on understanding how an individual’s phenotype is shaped by interactions between genes, genome, and environment , employing molecular, physiological, and experimental tools within an evolutionary framework. Ellers contributes to the Netherlands Society of Evolutionary Biology (NLSEB) as a co-founder and serves as Vice-Chair of the Dutch Biology Council , advocating for biology research and education in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Ellers explores the intersection of evolutionary biology, ecology, and environmental science , with key themes in phenotypic plasticity, urbanization effects on species, trait-based ecology, and adaptive signaling . His work spans soil fauna dynamics, invasive species impacts, and metabolic adaptations , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to link mechanisms with ecological and evolutionary outcomes. Recent Publications highlight trends in urban ecology, climate change impacts, and trait evolution . Notable studies examine how noise and light pollution alter animal communication , high-sugar diets affect microbiomes , and robot morphologies reflect biological systems . His research also addresses data interoperability through initiatives like ShareTrait and global soil arthropod assessments . Scientific Contributions: Ellers advocates for open-access publishing and interdisciplinary climate change experiments. His leadership in the Dutch Biology Council and co-founding of NLSEB reflect sustained commitment to scientific policy and community engagement. Supervised 23 PhD theses and teaching courses like Ecosystem Services and Scientific Advocacy underscore his mentorship and educational impact.

Marcus Gerholdمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Model-Based Testing
• Software Reliability
• Critical Infrastructures
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marcus Gerhold is an Assistant Professor in the Formal Methods and Tools group at the University of Twente's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on model-based testing for software reliability in critical infrastructures, particularly railway systems, alongside significant contributions to game design and programming language analysis. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from University of Twente (2018): Choice and Chance: Model-based Testing of Stochastic Behaviour MSc in Mathematics from Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (2013): Embeddings of Weighted Morrey Spaces BSc in Mathematics from Friedrich Schiller Universität Jena (2011): Entropy-, Approximation- and Kolmogorov Numbers on Quasi-Banach Spaces Gerhold's research integrates theoretical model-based testing with practical critical infrastructure applications . His work on railway conformance testing addresses EULYNX controller validation, while his game design research explores affective mirroring in NPCs and procedural dungeon generation. The code modernity analysis stream leverages static analysis to quantify legacy code evolution across languages like Python and PHP, revealing version identification challenges through deep learning. Publication trends show consistent focus on model-based testing methodologies (40%), railway safety applications (25%), and innovative game design/code analysis (35%). Recent work increasingly incorporates AI/ML techniques for UML assessment and Python version identification, while maintaining rigorous formal methods foundations. He actively mentors 63 students across all academic levels and contributes to major research initiatives: STORM_SAFE (ERDF, 2024): Daily Supervisor for WP1/WP2 on software reliability for critical infrastructures ZORRO (KIC grant, 2023): Daily Supervisor for WP4 on zero downtime in cyber-physical systems MISSION (MSCA RISE, 2021-2025): Interim coordinator (early 2024) for space systems modeling As part of the Formal Methods and Tools research group, Gerhold participates in European collaborations while serving on SAC-SVT 2024 and FormaliSE 2023 program committees.

Jie Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Extended Reality (XR)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Li is a dual-career academic and creative professional with a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology. As an HCI/UX researcher in industry and Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, she bridges academia and practice through work on Extended Reality (XR) , Human-AI interactions , and user experience evaluation . Her ACM Interactions column 'Bits to Bites' explores interdisciplinary research methodologies. Education: MSc in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology PhD in Industrial Design Engineering, Delft University of Technology (2019) Her research spans social VR platforms , AI-augmented cognition , and privacy-preserving emotion detection , with recent publications analyzing LLM-assisted game design , harassment detection in VR , and XR's impact on remote collaboration . She has received Best Demo Awards (2020, 2022) and the ACM Best Paper Award (2018). Notable trends in her work include emerging immersive technologies (XR, 6DoF displays), human-AI collaboration frameworks , and cross-domain applications from medical VR clinics to cultural heritage experiences . Her advocacy for synthetic UX research and asynchronous co-creation tools reflects industry-academia hybrid innovation. Scientific Awards: Best Demo Award (2020, ACM TVX/IMX 2020) Best Demo Award (2022, ACM Multimedia) ACM Best Paper Award (2018, ACM TVX) While maintaining active roles in CHI conference committees and guest lecturing , Jie also operates a Delft-based creative cake design business , demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary exploration and 'slash career' balance between technical research and artistic practice.

Wijnand IJsselsteijnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Technology Interaction
• User-Centered Design
• Value-Sensitive Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

• Social Networks
• Ethnic Relations
• Gender and Sexuality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Jaspers is Professor of Empirical and Theoretical Sociology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, where she also serves as Bachelor Director for Sociology. She is a member of the Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology (ICS) and leads the ICS Research Line on Migration and Social Stratification. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology (2008) and an MA in Sociology cum laude (2003), both from Radboud University Nijmegen, where she also obtained her University Basic Teaching Qualification in 2007. Professor Jaspers' research focuses at the intersection of networks, diversity and inequality, examining how people's contexts, interactions and relations with (dis)similar others shape their behavior and outcomes across various domains. Her work spans social networks, ethnic relations, gender and sexuality, discrimination, and gender equality, utilizing social network analysis as a key methodology. She has published in top journals including American Sociological Review , European Sociological Review , and Social Networks . Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on intergroup relations, social networks, and inequality, with particular emphasis on interethnic contact, gender dynamics in workplaces and families, and the impact of social norms on polarization. Her work increasingly employs computational methods and longitudinal data to examine complex social dynamics. Fellow of the Gravitation Program SCOOP (research and training center for sustainable cooperation) Professor Jaspers has managed multiple large-scale data collections and secured significant funding from NWO and Volkswagen Stiftung. She leads international projects including INCLUSIVITY (network interventions to counter polarization) and GENPARENT (research on transition to parenthood for same-sex couples). She is also a co-applicant in the prestigious NWO Summit Grant SOCION for research on social cohesion. Her academic leadership includes chairing the Dutch Sociological Association and organizing major conferences like the INSNA Sunbelt Conference. She is affiliated with several research initiatives including the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) program, focusing on Future of Work, Gender Diversity and Global Justice, and Migration and Societal Change. Her work with the CILS NL data and SOCON panels demonstrates her commitment to longitudinal research on social networks and societal change.

Emmelyn Croesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Communication
• Health Promotion
• Social Media Influencers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emmelyn Croes is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's School of Humanities and Digital Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Communication and Cognition and the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing. Her work focuses on digital communication's role in health promotion, self-disclosure behaviors, and the impact of social media influencers on health-related attitudes. She teaches courses in methodology, digital media sociology, and social media marketing. Research interests center on chatbot interactions, health communication strategies via influencers, and sexual health advocacy through digital platforms. Her recent studies explore how chatbots affect emotional well-being through self-disclosure and how influencers shape safe sex attitudes among young adults. Key collaborations include projects on influencer misinformation and YouTube health vlog engagement strategies. She actively participates in academic events such as the European Communication Science Event and the Etmaal van de Communicatiewetenschap conference.

Raymond H. Cuijpersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Socially Assistive Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raymond H. Cuijpers is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Human Technology Interaction group. His research focuses on Cognitive Robotics , Human-Robot Interaction , and Artificial Intelligence for cognitive agents, with applications in healthcare robotics and aging population support. PhD in Physics of Man from Utrecht University (2000) Postdoctoral research at Erasmus MC Rotterdam and Radboud University Nijmegen Key research areas include: Developing socially intelligent robots with proper social cue interpretation Hybrid AI approaches for real-world complexity handling Visual-haptic perception integration in human motor control Service robots for COPD patient assistance (KSERA project) Rescue robotics and tele-operation applications Recent research output (2025) includes studies on: Personalization in human-robot communication Optimal lighting for elderly visual perception Human-robot bonding mechanisms Interactive sensorized platforms for homecare (GUARDIAN) Audiovisual temporal integration in virtual environments He coordinates large-scale European projects like GUARDIAN and previously KSERA, contributes to sustainable development goals through healthcare robotics, and serves on editorial boards of leading journals including International Journal of Social Robotics . His work spans both technical robotics development and human-centric interaction studies.

Marco Rozendaalمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Centered Design
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Healthcare Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marco Rozendaal is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Industrial Design Engineering department, specializing in Human-Centered Design and Human Technology Relations. He focuses on ethical dimensions of technology, human-robot interaction, wearable health solutions, and critical design philosophies. His work bridges theoretical research and practical applications, such as designing embodied coaches for stroke rehabilitation and exploring moral stress in technical practice. Research Interests: Rozendaal investigates how technology impacts human behavior and ethics, emphasizing embodied interaction, friction in digital systems, and healthcare innovations. Notable areas include AI ethics, wearable technologies for body awareness, and the sociotechnical implications of robotics in workplaces and healthcare settings. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with theater professionals, medical practitioners, and farmers. Publications Trends: His recent work highlights themes like moral stress in technical fields, human-robot collaboration in mixed-reality environments, and ethical design frameworks. Key contributions include guidelines for robot communication in dairy farming and critical analyses of seamless technology's societal impacts. Awards: He received the 2018 Best Paper Award for exploring ambiguity in behavioral design, recognizing his contributions to design theory and ethics. Teaching & Projects: Rozendaal teaches courses like Design in Robotics and Videography . He leads research initiatives such as Wearable Technology for Increased Body Awareness and MUG CUP , which support parents of hospitalized children. His work also addresses the 'New Normal' in post-pandemic design practices. Labs & Teams: His research is conducted within TU Delft's Human-Centered Design group, collaborating with industry partners and academic networks to advance ethical and human-centric technological solutions.

• Digital Humanities
• Human-Centered Computing
• Data Visualization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Almila Akdag is an Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Computing at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Information and Computing Sciences. As a Digital Humanities scholar with expertise spanning new media analysis, bibliometrics, and information visualization, she combines qualitative and quantitative methods to study humanities and social data. Research Focus Her interdisciplinary research bridges: Digital Humanities : Computational analysis of cultural artifacts including paintings, poetry, and oral histories Human-Centered AI : Developing empathetic and accessible AI systems Trauma Informatics : Analyzing breathing patterns in oral histories of trauma survivors Cultural Analytics : Studying art communities and online creative platforms Following the 2023 Turkey/Syria earthquake, she is creating an oral history archive to document collective memory of the disaster, with particular focus on Turkish, Kurdish and Syrian diaspora experiences. Awards and Recognition NWO VENI laureate for 'deviantArt: Mapping the Alternative Art World' project Co-initiator of Mellon Grant: 'Tools for Analysis and Visualization of Large Image/Video Collections for Humanities' Leadership and Service Workgroup leader of 'Visual Media and Interactivity' for DARIAH-EU Founding member of International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO LC Low Countries Chapter)