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Judith Austin works at the intersection of health psychology, positive psychology, eHealth, and design. Her research and education are focused on promoting health, compassion, and well-being in a high-tech society. Her expertise includes psychology, self-compassion, mixed methods, well-being, mental health evaluation, and participatory design. Austin co-designed and evaluated a mobile self-compassion intervention (Compas-Y) for people newly diagnosed with cancer, focusing on integrating user needs and evidence-based practices. She continues to explore innovative ways to incorporate user feedback into technological solutions. As part of the interdisciplinary 4TU RECENTRE project, Austin examines the requirements of individuals with cancer and obesity, utilizing lifestyle-related sensor technologies and adaptive virtual reality to enhance user engagement and self-perception. Her research interests lie in compassionate technology, mixed methods research, and interdisciplinary collaborations, with a commitment to fostering original thought and challenging established conventions. Judith Austin is also involved in student supervision and guest lectures.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.