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Martijn Vastenburg studies the design application of AI-driven innovations in healthcare, focusing on the challenges in designing innovations that optimally address user needs. His research incorporates intelligent robotic solutions for assisting frail seniors, personalizing AI-driven hospital treatments, explainable AI, and using AI to help improve sleeping behavior. As an assistant professor of Artificial Intelligence, he guides AI students and developers in creating innovations that resonate with end users. Martijn coordinates the master's course in Human-Robot Interaction and supervises student projects related to social robotics, behavior change, and AI in healthcare. His educational background includes a Master's in Computing Science and a PhD in Industrial Design Engineering, positioning him at the intersection of AI and design. His recent projects include exploring patient-in-the-loop approaches to personalized oncology treatment and developing digital tools to improve healthy eating behaviors among the elderly, ensuring they can live independently at home longer.
Radboud University • Nijmegen, NL
Teaching and researching applications of AI in healthcare.
ConnectedCare b.v. • Nijmegen, NL
Leading an e-health design agency focused on innovation in healthcare.
Lizz Health b.v. • Nijmegen, NL
Directing a digital healthcare companion company.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).