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Elizabeth Jochum is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University, leading the RELATE Research Laboratory for Art Technology. Her research focuses on the intersection of visual and performing arts with technology, particularly in human-robot interaction and assistive technologies. Dr. Jochum has coordinated the European ABRA project, which integrates artificial biology, robotics, and art with machine learning and dance improvisation, aiming to explore innovative approaches to rehabilitation through artistic practices. With a strong background in theatre, she earned her PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder, where her dissertation examined the aesthetics of autonomous and semi-autonomous machines. Named one of the top 50 women in robotics by Robohub in 2021, she is committed to fostering transdisciplinary collaborations that enhance human-centric technology development. Jochum also serves as Coordinator for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters in Media Arts and Cultures and engages in various projects aimed at integrating arts and health. Her contributions to the field include organizing seminars and workshops that facilitate dialogues on the role of technology in creative practices, thus broadening the discourse within both the artistic and scientific communities.
University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark
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