Name Responsible Activity "Human-Computer Interaction and eHealth" "Karin CONINX" "The HCI and eHealth research unit performs research in Computer Science, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). eHealth is an important application domain in the overall research portfolio of the group. The HCI and eHealth research unit is led by Prof.dr. Karin Coninx, and the group has vast experience in basic and applied research, often in the context of a multi-/interdisciplinary research consortium. The most elaborated research lines are (1) technology-supported neurological rehabilitation and (2) prevention and rehabilitation for cardiac patients, next to exploratory research in a number of other Health related and technology-supported contexts. This research is driven by a stakeholder-oriented perspective (e.g. patient-centric approaches, design and development of tools for medical professionals that enhance efficiency and effectiveness, user experience engineering, persuasive design techniques, personalisation). At the same time, our work builds on solid know-how in computer science and Human-Computer Interaction (e.g. mobile computing and sensor-based data collection, interaction in virtual and augmented environments, serious games, (rehabilitation-)robotics and haptic feedback, methodological topics in user-centred software engineering,). We apply a grounded research methodology (e.g. building on theory and developing models and guidelines for design, setting up formal experiments in line with evidence-based approaches,). With a stakeholder-oriented perspective, (software-)technical know-how and solid methodological approaches, our research unit enhances links between end-users, medical and rehabilitation partners, and other technical partners in a multidisciplinary research collaboration. The main research lines of the HCI and eHealth group are:User-Centred Software Engineering; research on user-centred methodologies and tool development to support interdisciplinary design- and development teams; User Experience engineering and evaluation; participatory methods; application of these methodologies in diverse domains such as eHealth, Computer Linguistics,In-depth Human-Computer Interaction research in a selection of topics (based on former research); persuasive interactive systems, motivation, personalization and adaptivity, gamification /serious games, intelligible visualizations, virtual and augmented reality Example project: serious games (GWAP / Games With a Purpose) for in linguistics in Hercules COSER;HCI in technology-supported cardiac rehabilitation and prevention: telerehabilitation; theories/models/applications of Persuasion; theories/models/applications of Shared Decision Making; self-management apps and motivational apps; e-learning tool development; guideline-based exercise prescription + decision support system (EXPERT-tool); Example projects: H2020 CoroPrevention; FWO-ICA (international coordination action) EXPERT network, TBM PRIORITY, SharedHeart study (former BOF PhD),HCI in technology-supported neuro rehabilitation: robot-based rehabilitation with haptics, training environment with serious games, sensor-based tangible devices and environment for hand skill training with gamification, (mobile applications for) the combination of cognitive and motor skills in training and assessment; mobile app to stimulate exercise (walking) and assessment of fatigue, Example projects: Interreg I2-CoRT (accelerator for innovation in rehabilitation technology with e.g. serious games and robotics; finished 2021), internal projects with WalkWithMe app and dual tasking application,The HCI and eHealth research unit of Hasselt University is a separate research group in the Faculty of Sciences, Computer Science since November 2021, after being embedded for a long time in UHasselts Expertise Centre for Digital Media, EDM." "Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)" "Philip Dutré" "Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)" "Architecture and Design" "Thierry Lagrange" "The aim of the Division Architecture and Design at the Department of Architecture is to understand and foster design as a way of knowing and means of knowledge production, within the context of scientific research, university education, and the professional practice of architecture and urbanism. Our research comprises a dialectic process of analytical investigation and operational synthesis, with a focus on creativity as a catalyst for innovation and foresight.The division consists of a multidisciplinary team that all study, teach and/or practice design and/or use it as a way to undertake scientific research, with members of different backgrounds who join forces on a variety of design-related topics, such as research by design, research on design (design science), design didactics, design tools (computational design) and people who design (designing). The application domains of this division range from urban design and architectural design, over inclusive design (e.g. architectural design and disability), to interaction design (e.g. human-computer interaction)." "Architecture and Design" "The aim of the Division Architecture and Design at the Department of Architecture is to understand and foster design as a way of knowing and means of knowledge production, within the context of scientific research, university education, and the professional practice of architecture and urbanism. Our research comprises a dialectic process of analytical investigation and operational synthesis, with a focus on creativity as a catalyst for innovation and foresight.The division consists of a multidisciplinary team that all study, teach and/or practice design and/or use it as a way to undertake scientific research, with members of different backgrounds who join forces on a variety of design-related topics, such as research by design, research on design (design science), design didactics, design tools (computational design) and people who design (designing). The application domains of this division range from urban design and architectural design, over inclusive design (e.g. architectural design and disability), to interaction design (e.g. human-computer interaction)." "Department of Computer Science" "Stefan Vandewalle" "The Department of Computer Science consists of five units. Four of these are spread across eight locations in Flanders, with the focal point in Leuven at the Arenberg Campus: Distributed and Secure Software (DistriNet), Declarative Languages and Artificial Intelligence (DTAI), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics (NUMA). The fifth unit is located at the Kulak Kortrijk Campus (ComputerScience@Kulak).Distributed and Secure Software (DistriNet): Active in research on ICT security, software engineering, and all types of systems and distributed systems. DistriNet performs fundamental research, basic and applied research, as well as valorization in an industrial context. A true pioneer for the Internet in Belgium, and an authority in software security.Declarative Languages and Artificial Intelligence (DTAI): Fundamental and applied research in the fields of Declarative Languages, Machine Learning and Knowledge Representation. Subdivided into two research groups: Machine Learning (an artificial intelligence approach to the analysis of data), Declarative Languages and System (developing rich declarative languages & systems, and their real-world applications).Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Fundamental and application-oriented research on how people interact with information. Subdivided into five research areas: Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (ARIA), Data visualization, recommendation and augmentation research (Augment), Human-centered systems for health care, learning, arts and entertainment (e-Media), Computer graphics and advanced graphical rendering algorithms (Graphics), Natural language and multimedia processing, retrieval and interaction (LIIR).Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics (NUMA): Development, analysis and implementation of numerical algorithms, and their application in (mainly, but not limited to) science and engineering. Research focusses on fundamental algorithmic innovations and a detailed analysis of their accuracy and efficiency. This work relies on a combination of mathematical insight, design of algorithms, and software development.ComputerScience@Kulak: Fundamental and applied research on heuristic algorithms for combinatorial optimization and their connection to machine learning, and on the engineering of self-adaptive systems, with the aim to mitigate uncertainties that affect modern software-intensive systems. " "Expertise Centre for Digital Media" "Frank VAN REETH" "The EDM performs research in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with a mind for possible applications in industry or society.The core competence areas of EDM are:Visual Computing, with special attention to image and video based visualization, modeling, rendering and animationHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI), investigating multi-modal interaction in 3D virtual environments, context-sensitive and adaptive user interfaces, interactive collaborative workspaces, model-based user interfaces and finally user-centered software engineering;Multimedia networking, situated mainly in networked virtual environments, large scale virtual communities and interactive multimedia systems.The EDM participates in iMinds, the Flemish Strategic Research Centre for ICT." "Applied Computer Science Lab" "Frank VAN REETH" "The EDM performs research in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with a mind for possible applications in industry or society.The core competence areas of EDM are:Visual Computing, with special attention to image and video based visualization, modeling, rendering and animationHuman-Computer Interaction (HCI), investigating multi-modal interaction in 3D virtual environments, context-sensitive and adaptive user interfaces, interactive collaborative workspaces, model-based user interfaces and finally user-centered software engineering;Multimedia networking, situated mainly in networked virtual environments, large scale virtual communities and interactive multimedia systems.The EDM participates in iMinds, the Flemish Strategic Research Centre for ICT." "Web and Information System Engineering" "Olga De Troyer" "The WISE lab is a research unit of the department of Computer Science of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. It was founded in 1998 by Prof. dr. Olga De Troyer. Currently WISE comprises the research activities of Prof. Dr. Olga De Troyer and Prof. Dr. Beat Signer.Over the years, the focus of the research evolved from traditional web and information systems to innovative and intelligible information systems. Broadly speaking, the research topics are divided into three tracks:Design & DevelopmentIn this track we investigate innovative and intelligent engineering methodologies for the rapid prototyping and efficient realization of the systems in an interdisciplinary context. For this, we consider, among others, domain-specific as well as visual modeling languages.  There is a strong emphasis on conceptual modeling, semantics, and reasoning on designs. We also develop reusable software frameworks, development tools, and end user authoring tools.Human InteractionThe research in this track concentrates on innovative and intelligible human-computer interaction for information systems. This includes multimodal and multi-touch interaction, as well as tangible interaction, interactive paper, virtual reality and augmented reality. Furthermore, we investigate intelligent context adaptivity and personalization of the interaction, as well as persuasive techniques, gamification and serious games.Innovative and Intelligent information processingThis track includes research topics such as large-scale data analytics, visual analytics, and information visualization, as well as research on specific information processing applications, such as document engineering, personal information management, e-learning, and serious games.Read more on the website of the Web and Information Systems Engineering Lab." "Computer Sciences" "Leuven Centre on Information and Communication Technology" "Dominique Schreurs" "The LICT Center bundles the complementary expertise of (electronic) engineers, computer scientists, sociologists and law experts all active in the area of ICT, being it hardware, software, or related legal and social aspects.The research activities of the center can be classified in 8 research lines.- Analog, Mixed-Signal & RF building blocks- Circuits & Systems for Sensing & Communications- Embedded Hardware and Software- Distributed Software- ICT Security & Safety- Multimedia Processing- Human-Computer Interaction- Data & Knowledge Science.The different research lines come together in cross-technology themes like “Green ICT”, “Big Data” and “Internet-of-Things” and find their application in domains like ""Health, Sports and Ambient Assisted Living"", “Smart Environments (Buildings, Cities, Industry, ...)”, “Media & Content”, “Transport, Logistics & Automotive”, ""Learning"" and ""Agriculture & Food""."