Prof. Dr. Judith Masthoff is a Professor of Human-Centered Computing at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. Her research integrates Artificial Intelligence, User Modeling, and Recommender Systems to address challenges in healthcare, education, sports, and cultural heritage. She leads projects on adaptive systems, team formation algorithms, and bias mitigation in AI. Research Focus: Designing personalized systems for behavior change (e.g., sports training, healthcare interventions) Developing fair AI models with applications in mental health diagnostics Optimizing crowdsourced team formation using digital nudges and personality profiling Advancing methods for user-centered adaptation in collaborative environments Her recent publications (2020-2022) demonstrate a strong trend toward applied AI ethics , particularly in bias detection for healthcare algorithms, and virtual collaboration systems for education and remote work. She co-organized the GMAP 2022 workshop on Group Modeling and serves on PhD examination committees.
Victor Jetten is a Full Professor in Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Management at ITC (International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation), University of Twente. He holds a PhD in Physical Geography from Utrecht University (1994) and has been Head of the Department of Earth Systems Analysis since 2013. His expertise lies in integrated hazard modeling, with a focus on flood, landslide, and erosion processes. He leads the IRDR International Center of Excellence on Spatial Decision Support for Disaster Risk Reduction and developed the open-source openLISEM model for multi-hazard simulations. Education: MSc (1988) and PhD (1994) in Physical Geography from Utrecht University. Postdoc (1994–1998) at INRA, France, studying Loess soil erosion. Assistant Professor (1998–2006) at Utrecht University’s Faculty of Geosciences. Research Interests: Holistic modeling of natural hazards, disaster risk reduction, and climate change impacts. Specializes in integrating spatial data and computational models to improve disaster preparedness, including applications in Dominica, Indonesia, Uganda, and the Caribbean. Key Projects: DESIRE (FP6 project combating desertification), GITHRA (Vietnam hazard risk assessment), and the Caribbean Handbook on Disaster Information Management (CHARIM). Active in capacity-building through training programs in Rwanda, Thailand, and the Caribbean. Advising & Grants: Supervised 24 PhD/MSc students. Involved in NWO-funded projects and international collaborations with UN agencies and NGOs like the Red Cross. Serves on editorial boards (e.g., Catena) and advisory groups for disaster resilience initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads the 4DEARTH research program and collaborates with UNU-DGIM (United Nations University for Disaster Geo-Information Management). OpenLISEM model is a flagship tool for simulating floods, landslides, and erosion in dynamic environments.
Hailin Zheng is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology's Faculty of the Built Environment, specializing in Building Services within the Department of Building Services. His work bridges architectural design, building physics, and environmental engineering with a focus on creating healthier indoor spaces through evidence-based solutions. Dr. Zheng's research centers on Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), particularly: Real-time wireless monitoring of indoor air quality in vulnerable settings Ventilation performance optimization for educational and healthcare facilities Exposure assessment of volatile organic compounds in daycare centers Development of personalized ventilation systems for infants and elderly populations Integration of healthy building principles into retrofit projects His multidisciplinary approach combines field measurements, controlled experiments, and building performance simulation to address critical gaps in occupant-centric environmental design. Analysis of his publication record reveals a strong emphasis on vulnerable populations (infants, elderly, dementia patients) and practical engineering solutions. Key trends include: Systematic evaluation of building technologies through controlled experiments Focus on microenvironments (baby beds, bedroom zones) Development of low-cost monitoring solutions for real-world implementation Integration of health outcomes with building performance metrics His scientific recognition includes: Best Paper Award at the 44th AIVC Conference (2024) TU/e Postdoc Best Paper Award with 750 euro prize (2024) Dr. Zheng actively contributes to academic discourse through: Editorial work for Sensors and Archives of Public Health journals Invited talks on 'IAQ to IEQ' and 'Invisible threats inside baby beds' Teaching master's courses including 'Introduction to Building Performance' and 'Masterproject BPS' Leading the 'Healthy Building Movement' research project (2023-2026) focusing on active building solutions His work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 11 (Sustainable Cities), with practical applications in daycare centers, office buildings, and residential care facilities through the integration of monitoring technologies and evidence-based design principles.
Lisanne Havinga is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in sustainable housing renovation and building performance simulation. She actively contributes to the Renovation Explorer project, a decision-making tool leveraging machine learning and dynamic modeling to optimize energy efficiency in residential buildings.
Kynthia Chamilothori is a tenured Assistant Professor in the Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She holds additional roles as an Assistant Professor at the EAISI Health institute and the Intelligent Lighting Institute. Her research bridges environmental psychology, architecture, lighting, and technology, focusing on how lighting and nature in spaces influence human wellbeing. She uses VR and biometric sensors to study healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient environments. Dr. Chamilothori earned her PhD in Architecture from EPFL (2019) and a Master's in Architectural Engineering from Technical University of Crete (2014). She serves on the editorial board of Lighting Research & Technology and leads CIE reporterships on VR in lighting research. Her work addresses UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and communities. Research interests include daylighting, dynamic light patterns, and restorative environments. Notable contributions include studies on light quality perception, virtual reality applications for building performance, and the psychological impacts of natural light. Collaborations span Europe and involve interdisciplinary teams. She has supervised 19 academic works and teaches courses like Environmental Psychology and Light and Experience. Media engagements include interviews on VR's role in lighting research and architectural design.
Claudio Alanis Ruiz is a Researcher at the Building Physics department within Eindhoven University of Technology. His academic profile includes an MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology (2016) and an EngD in progress. He actively contributes to environmental engineering and building simulation research. Education: MSc in Sustainable Energy Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology (2014–2016) Research Focus: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for indoor airflow Air curtain efficiency in building climate control UV germicidal irradiation systems Wind energy integration in high-rise structures Projects: Lead project member for CLAIRE LSHM22032 - Clean Air For Everyone (2022–2026) Scientific Output: 15+ peer-reviewed publications (2016–2025) 40+ Scopus citations
Erik Schlangen is a Professor in the Chair of Experimental Micromechanics at the Delft University of Technology , affiliated with the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences and the Department of Materials, Mechanics, Management & Design (3MD) . He leads the Materials and Environment section, focusing on experimental techniques for material characterization and computational modeling. Guest Professor at Southeast University, Nanjing, China (2015–present) Director at Sekans b.v. (2025–2027) His research spans self-healing materials , 3D printing of concrete , micromechanics , and computational modeling . He pioneered self-healing asphalt using induction heating and holds an ERC Advanced Grant for the MAGICON project on self-healing infrastructure. Recent publications analyze filament stitching for 3D-printed composites , piezoelectric sensors for fatigue monitoring, and machine learning for cement microstructure generation . His work emphasizes sustainability and durability in construction materials, with applications to concrete and asphalt. Scientific Awards ERC Advanced Grant (MAGICON) Editorial Roles Editor-in-Chief (Europe) of Advances in Concrete Construction Editor of Construction and Building Materials (10 years) Editorial Board of Cement & Concrete Composites
Twan A.J. van Hooff is an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Unit Building Physics and Services within the Department of the Built Environment at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on experimental and numerical modeling of ventilation flows, heat/mass transfer, and climate change adaptation in buildings. He holds a double doctorate from TU/e (2012, with honors) and KU Leuven (2012), and has published 60 ISI journal papers (18 as first author) and 90 conference papers. His research spans Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) , natural ventilation , stadium aerodynamics , and airborne infection control in buildings. He leads projects like NudgeFlow (next-gen residential ventilation) and MIST P20-35 (airborne infection mitigation), and contributes to pandemic preparedness via projects like S3 (safe sports events) and CLAIRE (clean air solutions). Scientific Awards : Best Paper Award, Building and Environment (2011) Best Researcher Award, TU/e (2017) Top-Cited Paper, Environmental Modelling & Software (2017) He serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Building Physics and Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics , and has reviewed for 56 ISI journals. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for Sustainable Cities and Climate Action .
Baichen Liu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on developing advanced porous electrodes for redox flow batteries through innovative fabrication techniques like non-solvent induced phase separation. He holds a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and a master’s degree from Zhejiang University (ZJU), where he specialized in Energy & Environment Systems Engineering. His academic background includes interdisciplinary work on electrode morphology optimization, flow field design, and electrochemical performance analysis. Current projects aim to unlock ultralow-cost iron-air redox flow batteries by engineering three-dimensional electrode microstructures. Key collaborations involve the Electrochemical Materials and Systems group at TU/e, where he explores novel material synthesis and microstructural control for enhanced energy storage systems. Research interests span electrochemical systems, energy storage technologies, and materials science, with a focus on practical applications in renewable energy. His work bridges computational modeling, experimental material characterization (e.g., X-ray tomography), and engineering design to address challenges in battery efficiency and scalability. Baichen’s postdoctoral research builds on his Ph.D. studies at DTU, where he investigated carbon-fiber electrode properties using advanced analytical techniques. His visiting scholar experience at TU/e (2022–2023) laid groundwork for his current projects on imprinting flow fields into electrode architectures. Despite prolific publication output, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in available texts.
Julia K. Kaltenegger is a doctoral candidate at Eindhoven University of Technology within the College of Built Environment and Information Systems in the Built Environment department. Her research focuses on integrating symbolic and subsymbolic AI to enrich Digital Twins with material performance data.
Davide Dell'Anna is an Assistant Professor in the Responsible AI group of the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University. He is a member of the Hybrid Intelligence Centre, a 10-year program funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science through NWO. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Utrecht University (2021), a Master's degree from the University of Turin (2016), and prior postdoctoral positions at Delft University of Technology (2021-2023) and within the Hybrid Intelligence Centre (2023-2024). Dr. Dell'Anna's research focuses on developing methodologies and solutions for Artificial Intelligence systems to cooperate synergistically and proactively with humans. His work specifically emphasizes automated and data-driven mechanisms that account for human intentionality and expertise to ensure AI behaviors are aligned with human norms and values. His research spans multiple domains including healthcare, social computing, and transportation, with applications in dementia therapy, epidemic simulation, and human-robot interaction. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on Human-centered AI, Norm-aware Systems, and Hybrid Intelligence. His recent publications explore quality models for Hybrid Intelligence teams, social norm-aware robot architectures, consent mechanisms for responsible autonomy, and replication practices in Requirements Engineering. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in healthcare contexts. Distinguished PC Member award - AAMAS 2025 (recognizing 35 out of 684 PC members, 5.1%) "Quality Champion" PC award - ECAI 2023 (recognizing 58 out of 700 eligible PC members, 8.3%) Outstanding PC member award - AAMAS 2023 (recognizing 16 out of 436 PC members, 3.7%) Dr. Dell'Anna actively supervises students and has mentored numerous Master's students including Karpínski, van Lindonk, Willems, and Brigola. He has secured competitive research funding including an NWO Open Competition Domain Science - XS Grant (€50,000) for developing human-like norm-aware cognitive robots. He serves as Associate Editor for CEUR-WS and co-chairs major international workshops including COINE@AAMAS 2025 and HHAI 2025, demonstrating significant leadership in the AI research community.
C. Garcia Sanchez is a researcher at Delft University of Technology within the Architecture and the Built Environment school, specializing in Urban Data Science. Their work bridges computational fluid dynamics, urban microclimate modeling, and building energy systems through advanced data-driven approaches. Education includes a PhD in Physics from von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics and Antwerp University (2017), a Research Master in Fluid Dynamics from von Karman Institute (2012), and an Aerospace Engineering degree from Universitat Politécnica de Valencia (2011). Postdoctoral research was conducted at Carnegie Institution for Science. Research focuses on urban data science with emphasis on High-fidelity computational fluid dynamics for urban environments Synthetic data generation for turbulence modeling Integration of building energy models with urban canopy systems Automated 3D building reconstruction for microscale simulations Recent publications demonstrate expertise in creating efficient simulation workflows that address urban ventilation, climate resilience, and energy efficiency challenges. Awarded the Outstanding Paper Award for 3D Processing & Visualization (2021) for contributions to urban simulation techniques. Research outputs include 19 publications, 3 datasets, and media coverage of digital twin applications for heatwave response. Active in supervising research projects and developing computational tools for urban science, with recent work featured in Computers and Fluids, SoftwareX, and Building and Environment. Current projects involve creating high-resolution urban models that integrate meteorological data with human behavior simulations during extreme weather events.
Prof. K. Hooman is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Heat Transformation Technology, with significant contributions to thermal science and energy systems. His work bridges theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches to solve critical engineering challenges in sustainable energy. His research spans: Advanced heat transfer mechanisms and thermal management Phase change materials for energy storage applications Renewable energy integration (solar, hydrogen) Fluid dynamics and flow control systems Thermal analysis of industrial and domestic systems Performance optimization of cooling technologies Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong trend toward commercially viable thermal solutions, particularly in PCM conductivity enhancement, hydrogen production waste-heat recovery, and solar power plant cooling systems. His work consistently emphasizes practical implementation through multi-method validation. No information on scientific awards, student advising, or laboratory facilities was available in the source material.
Dr. Lenneke Kuijer is an Assistant Professor in the Designing Quality in Interaction group within the Department of Industrial Design at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She joined TU/e in 2016 after completing her PhD at Delft University of Technology and a postdoc position at the University of Sheffield. Her work bridges social theory and design practice, focusing on how interactive technologies shape everyday life and energy consumption. Dr. Kuijer's educational background includes: PhD in Industrial Design (Cum Laude) from Delft University of Technology (2014) Master in Product Innovation Management from Delft University of Technology (2006) Bachelor in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology (2006) Her research focuses on applying social practice theory to design, particularly in the context of sustainable living and energy consumption. She investigates how everyday practices like bathing, heating, and cooling are shaped by technologies and how design can intervene to create more sustainable alternatives. Her work often involves speculative design and design fiction to explore future scenarios, particularly around thermal comfort without excessive energy use. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals a progression from foundational theoretical work on social practice theory in design (2009-2013) through empirical studies on bathing and thermal comfort (2011-2018) to recent applied research on smart technologies and summer comfort alternatives (2022-2025). Her research increasingly focuses on developing design methods that account for the complex interplay between technology, practice, and sustainability, with particular attention to climate adaptation in domestic settings. Her notable recognition includes: NWO VENI grant (2019) for 'Anticipating the role of smart technologies in the dynamics of everyday life' Dr. Kuijer has supervised over 500 students throughout her career with an adaptive coaching style that combines weekly meetings with community building among students. She values deep theoretical grounding developed through hands-on making and experimentation. She has secured multiple research grants, including the NWO VENI project and the 'Just Prepare' project focused on energy transitions in underprivileged neighborhoods. Her research connects design with social science perspectives to develop methods for designing sustainable technologies that account for the complexity of everyday life. She leads research within the Future Everyday cluster at TU/e, collaborating with industry partners on projects related to summer comfort alternatives to air conditioning. Her work spans academic publications, media engagement (including multiple Dutch media appearances on sustainable cooling alternatives), and practical design interventions that challenge dominant energy-intensive forms of living.
Camilo C.M. Rindt is Associate Professor in the Energy Technology group within the Mechanical Engineering department at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research advances thermal storage systems, renewable integration, and sustainable energy solutions. Research concentrations include: Thermochemical energy storage materials Seasonal heat storage system design District heating network optimization Building-integrated renewable systems Sorption mechanism engineering Publications demonstrate consistent focus on enhancing energy storage density and efficiency. The 2017-2018 research established foundational work in sorption material characterization and reactor modeling, with particular attention to calcium chloride composites and packed bed systems. Recent work examines 4th-generation district heating networks. Leadership roles include directing the 'Sorption Heat & Cold in District Heating Networks' project (2021-2023) and educational leadership as Graduate Program Director of Automotive Systems. He has supervised over 150 research projects.
