Main research interests
- Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence
- Behaviour Change Support Systems
- Virtual reality therapy and training systems
- Artificial social agents
- Human-Computer Interaction
Additional research interests
- Persuasive technology
- Evaluation methods
- Affective computing
- Intelligence virtual humans
Currently, I am involved in the following projects
- Perfect Fit: Targeting key risk factors for cardiovascular disease in at-risk individuals using a personalized and adaptive approach. Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) (co-applicant). 2019-2024.
- Hybrid Intelligence - Design patterns for hybrid intelligent teams (NWO) (co-supervising PhD candidate)
- Smart Social Systems and Spaces for Living Well (S4). The 4TU research centre Humans & Technology 2016 - 2020 (Virtual Work Coach work package leader)
Previous projects I was involved:
- SleepCare: Persuasive technology for personalized sleep coaching
- Computer support for Anxiety disorder treatment at home (CATCH)
- Effectiveness of virtual reality interventions for enhancement of stress resilience] [NWO, TUD]
- Intelligent Internet-delivered Multi-patient VR treatment system
- Assessment of a Disease management system with Medical devices in REnal disease (ADMIRE)
- COMMIT - Interaction for universal access
- Virtual eCoaching and Storytelling technology for post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
- Accommodation of emotions during fast decisions
- Life-Like multimodal avatars
- The sense of presence created by display devices and its impact on people’s activities
- Multi-Modal Memory Restructuring system for PTSD