Organisers

Adhityan Raja (a.raja@tue.nl) is a Doctorate of Engineering candidate at Eindhoven University of Technology in the Department of Industrial Design. His research concerns the ethical development of conversational agents for use in care settings of vulnerable populations with the goal of cognitive engagement and the exploration of cultural contexts.

Rucha Khot (r.khot@tue.nl) is a PhD candidate at Eindhoven University of Technology. Her research investigates the intersection of temporality and technology design for developing interactive and responsible solutions that resonate with the unique temporal experiences of those living with dementia. 

David Unbehaun is currently professor for human-centered information Systems at the Clausthal University of Technology and a research group leader in HCI at the University of Siegen's Information Systems and New Media Chair. His research focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating ICT-based systems in various health-care settings and contexts. He earned degrees in business and public economics from the University of Halle-Wittenberg and the University of Siegen, followed by a PhD in Socio-Informatics, focusing on designing assistive technologies for people with dementia and their caregivers. Since 2016, he has been involved in several national and international health-related projects, emphasizing human-computer interaction, computer-supported collaborative work, and the long-term social and ethical implications of technology in healthcare.

Maarten Houben is an Assistant Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Department of Industrial Design. His PhD research focused on the beneficial effects of everyday sounds and soundscapes in technologies for dementia. Maarten adopts an inclusive design approach by closely involving end-users and stakeholders such as vulnerable people, their social context, care practitioners, and policymakers in the design process of emerging technologies that address quality of life.

Minha Lee is an Assistant Professor at the Eindhoven University of Technology at the Department of Industrial Design, with a background in philosophy, digital arts, and HCI. Her research is about morally relevant interactions with technological agents like robots or chatbots. Her work explores how we can explore our moral self-identity through conversations with digital entities, e.g., via acting compassionately towards a chatbot. She has organized workshops at relevant conferences: CSCW '20--'21, IUI '21, HRI '2021, and Philosophy of Human-Technology Relations (PHTR) '20.

Wijnand IJsselsteijn has a background in AI and cognitive neuropsychology. Since 2012, he has been a professor of Cognition and Affect in Human-Technology Interaction at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads a research program on the impact of technology (e.g., VR/XR, personal informatics, and human-centered AI) on human behavior and cognition, as well as the use of psychology and ethics to enhance technology design. His work focuses on improving human learning, communication, health, and well-being, and on enhancing the quality of life for people with dementia, foregrounding the concept of Warm Technology. With Rens Brankaert, he co-directs the Expertise Centre for Dementia and Technology in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Rens Brankaert is a Research Fellow of Active and Healthy Ageing at Eindhoven University of Technology, Department of Industrial Design. He is also a Professor Health Innovations and Technology at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions. He co-leads the (TU/e) Expertise Center for Dementia and Technology. Rens has a specific interest in designing ‘Warm Technology’ for people living with dementia. He approaches this from a person-centered perspective and is interested in the impact of design in care practice.