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M. Birna van Riemsdijk is an Associate Professor in the Human-Media Interaction group at the University of Twente. She has an extensive research background in Cognitive Agent Programming, having obtained her PhD in 2006 from Utrecht University, followed by a postdoctoral position at LMU Munich. Van Riemsdijk previously served as an assistant professor at TU Delft starting in 2008. Her research focuses on the development of software and theories for intimate technologies that consider human vulnerability in everyday life. She emphasizes creating supportive technologies that respect people's norms and values. A recipient of the Vidi personal grant from the Dutch Research Prize in ICT in 2014, van Riemsdijk also served on the editorial board of the Journal Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems and was an elected member of the board of the International Foundation for Autonomous Agents and Multiagent Systems from 2012 to 2018. Her work spans intersections of Artificial Intelligence and Human Experience, making significant contributions to understanding how technology can intimately connect with human lives. Her publications reflect her commitment to this research direction, addressing themes surrounding responsible AI and agency in technology.
University of Twente • Enschede, Netherlands
Leading research in intimate computing and human-media interaction.
TU Delft • Delft, Netherlands
Conducting research on cognitive agents and their applications in daily life.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.