Professor Dr. Evelien Heijselaar

Biography

Evelien Heijselaar is an Assistant Professor at the Behavioural Science Institute and the Communication Science Department at Radboud University. Her research focuses on how humans perceive 'life' in digital machines and the psychological processes that lead individuals to believe that computers possess minds of their own. With technology developing at an exponential rate, she is also interested in the effects of how we perceive technology. Her work delves into areas such as human-machine communication and the use of chatbots, robots, and desktop computers. She applies implicit techniques to explore human interactions with machines, believing that individuals may not be fully aware of their actions when engaging with technology.

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