Kathrin Gerling

Dr. Kathrin Gerling currently works at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany and is also a researcher in the e-Media Research Lab at the Department of Computer Science, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium. Her research encompasses eHealth, behavioral theory, and medical technology, with a particular focus on gamification and health support for older adults. Her work emphasizes exploring the impact of health technologies on diverse populations, including youth and older adults, through mixed-methods research integrating both qualitative and quantitative analysis. She has provided valuable insights into wearable device design, health data visualization, and accessible technology for people with disabilities.

• April 2023 – Present·Karlsruhe Institute of Technology·Researcher
  • Focused on the field of Human-Computer Interaction, studying the application of gamification in health interventions.
• 2021 – 2023·Katholieke Universiteit Leuven·Postdoctoral Researcher
  • Conducted theoretical and applied research on eHealth governance and technology in the e-Media Research Lab.

• 2018–2021·Katholieke Universiteit Leuven·PhD
  • Research focus: Design and use of wearable devices for physical activity in older adults.
• 2015–2018·Katholieke Universiteit Leuven·Master
  • Research focus: Computer Science and Human Interaction.