Sjoerd Hendriks

Sjoerd Hendriks is a PhD student at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in design research within the field of Human-Computer Interaction. His research focuses primarily on interaction design and Soma Design, aiming to enhance the user-technology interaction experience through innovative design approaches. He has participated in multiple international academic projects and conferences such as CHI and MobileHCI, publishing numerous papers on immersive interaction, augmented reality, and the design of sociotechnical systems. His work demonstrates a deep understanding of how technology fosters social connections and individual sensory awareness in everyday life.

• 2023–Present·HAI 2023 International Conference·Web Chair & Student Volunteer Chair
  • Responsible for the design and maintenance of the conference website and the coordination of student volunteers.

• 2020–Present·Chalmers University of Technology·Doctoral Research
  • Specialization: Interaction Design & Soma Design
• 2020·Chalmers University of Technology·Master's Degree
  • Projects: Interaction design courses, including the Azalea Project and UI design courses
• Not Specified | Eindhoven University of Technology | Degree Information Not Specified

• Azalea Project: Enhancing remote communication experiences through smartphone and haptic design in the context of social isolation. The project outcomes were showcased at the 2020 Dutch Design Week and published at CHI and MobileHCI.
• ViBreathe Project: Reducing daily stress through breathing exercises that enhance heart rate variability. Research published in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
• Prototyping Playful Touch: Designing desktop objects with interactions based on sound, exploring sensory and social interaction possibilities.

• Hendriks, S., Mare, S., Baytaş, M.A., et al. (2021). "Azalea: Co-experience in Remote Dialog through Diminished Reality and Somaesthetic Interaction Design." CHI 2021.
• Hendriks, S., Gamboa, M., (2024). "In Praise of Shadows: Sensibility and Somaesthetic Appreciation for Shadows in Interaction Design." DIS 2024.