The official launch of the Digital Future Lab (DFL) marks an exciting step forward for Hasselt University and for the ecosystem of digital innovation in Flanders. With over 80 researchers across various interdisciplinary groups, DFL focuses on creating well-designed, human-centered, trustworthy, and useful digital systems that address both industrial and societal challenges. We did an interview (in Dutch, with Ann T’Syen) that can be found here.

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I’m excited to announce the publication of a special issue I co-edited titled “Human-Centered Approaches to Worker Well-being in the Age of Industry 5.0” in Frontiers. This collection of papers explores diverse aspects of worker well-being within the Industry 5.0 framework, focusing on both physical and cognitive well-being while respecting workers’ privacy.

Key Highlights:

1. Industry 5.0 and Worker Well-being: The special issue examines how the Industry 5.0 paradigm complements technological advancements with an enhanced focus on human workers, addressing challenges in creating sustainable and healthy work environments.

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