Dr. Koen van Turnhout works as the lector of Human Experience & Media Design, where he investigates user experiences with smart, data-driven products and services. His focus is on how machine intelligence can be utilized to enhance digital products and services.
Dr. Koen van Turnhout conducted his doctoral research at Eindhoven University of Technology in the field of Industrial Design, specifically exploring the use of speech interfaces in social contexts. Afterward, he worked as a lecturer-researcher at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem and Nijmegen.
Koen is a specialist in human-computer interaction, design methodologies, and design research. Within the lectorate of Human Experience & Media Design, his attention is on media design, addressing questions such as: What do we expect from intelligent products and services? What can data-driven services offer to end-users? These are critical inquiries that currently lack comprehensive answers.
His expertise includes:
• User Experience
• Design Research
• Machine Learning
Dr. Koen van Turnhout’s work aims to advance the understanding and application of human-centered design principles in the context of emerging technologies and data-driven services.