My research interests are broad and have evolved over the years from design information modelling and design support systems, to collaborative design, participatory design, and web-supported design. My current interest is in design of communication: I believe that the integration of data technologies, the world-wide web, and telecommunication offers great potential for example in the innovation of our social networks, the way we communicate and inform ourselves. My interest is in creating interactive online communication platforms with appealing and functional interfaces that people will use intuitively to access integrated data resources and to participate in dynamic ways of communication.

In my previous position of Assoc.Prof. at Eindhoven University of Technology, I have established contacts with many national and international organisations that are active in the areas of my interest. In my curriculum you will find an overview of these activities. See the projects page for details about projects in which I am or was involved.

Over the years, I have published about my work mostly in scientific conferences and journals.

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