Rens Brankaert

Rens Brankaert is a researcher specializing in industrial design and elderly health, currently working at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands. He also collaborates with Tilburg University on interdisciplinary studies. His main research areas include dementia assistive technology, user experience design, and social health innovation. Rens is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the elderly through design, particularly in advancing family and social interaction for people with dementia. He has published numerous academic papers and has participated in multiple international projects. His research outcomes have had a significant impact on the field of health technology design.

• 2025–Present·Eindhoven University of Technology·Researcher
  • Focused on the integration of industrial design and health technology, specifically in developing assistive technologies for dementia patients.
• Date unspecified–Present·Tilburg University·Collaborative Researcher
  • Conducting interdisciplinary research exploring innovative solutions for elderly health and user experience design.

• 2012–2016·Eindhoven University of Technology·Master’s Degree
  • Specialized in the field of industrial design, focusing on user experience and health technology design.
• 2006–2012·Eindhoven University of Technology·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Studied the foundational knowledge of industrial design, paving the way for his academic career in design research.