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Dr. Jun Hu is a Senior Member of ACM, currently an Associate Professor in Design Research on Pervasive Health, and the Scientific Director for the Engineering Doctorate program in Designing Human-System Interaction at the Department of Industrial Design (ID), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), a Distinguished Adjunct Professor at Jiangnan University and a Guest Professor at Zhejiang University. He was the head of the Designed Intelligence of ID TU/e from 2015 to 2017. He is currently the chair of the working group “Aesthetics and empowerment” of IFIP (International Federation for Information Processing) TC14 (Technical Committee on Entertainment Computing). He is the coordinator of the TU/e DESIS Lab in the DESIS Network (Design for Social Innovation and Sustainability). He serves on the editorial boards of several international journals, as an Editor-in-Chief for EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology, as an associate editor for Behaviour & Information Technology and Entertainment Computing, and as an Editor for the International Journal of Arts and Technology. He has more than 360 peer-reviewed publications with an H-Index of 40 in conferences and journals in the fields of HCI, IoT, AI, industrial design, computer science, and design education.
Dr. Jun Hu designs with pervasive technology to promote health, well-being, and social connectedness. His interdisciplinary work spans interactive systems, AI-enhanced tools, and ambient interfaces, empowering individuals through data-driven self-care, biofeedback, and creative engagement across healthcare, education, and everyday life.
Academic background
Dr. Jun Hu has a Ph.D. degree in Interaction Design and an Engineering Doctorate degree in User-system Interaction, both from TU/e. He also has a B.Sc degree in Mathematics and an M.Eng degree in Computer Science. He is a System Analyst and a Senior Programmer with qualifications from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. From 2006 to 2007, he served as the Secretary-General for The Association of Chinese Scholars and Engineers in the Netherlands (VCWI) and from 2008 to 2009 as the Chairman. Since 2019, he has been the Chairman of the Foundation for Design Promotion in Europe and China. Since 2020, he has been a board member of the International Chinese Association of Computer Human Interaction (ICACHI) and, since 2024, a vice president.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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EIT Multimodal Interaction Lab Alice and Sofia
Hu, J. (Project Manager) & Zhang, B. (Project member)
1/01/12 → 31/12/12
Project: Research direct
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INSPIRE: Integration of intelligent systems into personal and social care
Hu, J. (Project Manager) & Guo, T. (Project member)
31/08/25 → 31/08/27
Project: Third tier
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TREAT (ITEA)
Brombacher, A. C. (Project Manager), Hu, J. (Project member), Houben, S. (Project member), Vela Miam, A. (Project member), Van Gorp, P. (Project member), Georgekutty, A. (Project member), Trigueros Soto, J. L. (Project member) & Hankins, T. (Project member)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Third tier
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Internat Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Hu, J. (Project Manager), Li, J. (Project member), Lu, Y. (Project member), Wang, R. (Project member), Ma, Y. (Project member), Guo, M. (Project member), Wu, T.-H. (Project member), Wang, P. (Project member) & Tang, J. (Project member)
2/12/16 → 2/12/30
Project: Third tier
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Impactful innovation designfor solving meaningful wicked problemsin innovation eco-systems
Baets, W. (Project communication officer), Hu, J. (Project Manager) & Messias Goss Dos Santos, J. (Project member)
9/01/23 → 8/01/25
Project: Third tier
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Avatar-Based Conversational AI for Personalized Physical Rehabilitation in Diabetes and Osteoarthritis Management
Georgekutty, A. S. (Corresponding author), Brombacher, A. & Hu, J., 2026, Engineering Interactive Computer Systems. EICS 2025 International Workshops: Trier, Germany, June 23–27, 2025, Revised Selected Papers. Fayollas, C., Van Gorp, P., Hu, J., Parvin, P., Baghdadi, M., Ebert, A., Humayoun, S. R., Jaidka, S., Luyten, K., Mentler, T., Palanque, P., Spano, L. D., Stumpf, S., van der Veer, G., Zaina, L. & Ziegler, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 221-227 7 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS); vol. 16511).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Balance Bird: an intergenerational balance exergame for motivating older adults’ participation
Qiu, S. (Corresponding author), Liu, S., Kaisar, E., Yuan, R., Yang, X., Zhang, S., Han, T. (Corresponding author) & Hu, J., 2026, In: Behaviour & Information Technology. 45, 11, p. 2622-2645 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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CalmaStep: Designing Playful Interaction for Managing Collective Stress
Lou, Y. & Hu, J., 2026, HCI International 2025 - Late Breaking Papers : 27th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings. Harris, D., Li, W.-C., Streitz, N. A. & Konomi, S. (eds.). Springer, Vol. 4. p. 397-412 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16334 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Designing an LLM-Powered Social Robot for Supporting Emotion Regulation in Parent-Child Dyads
Li, J. (Corresponding author), Schijve, F., Li, S., Barakova, E. & Hu, J., 2 Jul 2026, Engineering Interactive Computer Systems. EICS 2025 International Workshops: Trier, Germany, June 23–27, 2025, Revised Selected Papers. Fayollas, C., Van Gorp, P., Hu, J., Parvin, P., Baghdadi, M., Ebert, A., Humayoun, S. R., Jaidka, S., Luyten, K., Mentler, T., Palanque, P., Spano, L. D., Stumpf, S., van der Veer, G., Zaina, L. & Ziegler, J. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 203-211 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS); vol. 16511).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Designing mediated social touch for mobile communication: From hand gestures to touch signals
Wei, Q. (Corresponding author-nrf), Hu, J. & Li, M., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Human Computer Studies. 207, 21 p., 103684.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Datasets
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Learning analytics for Lix puzzle-game
Vahdat, M. (Creator), Carvalho, M. B. (Creator), Funk, M. (Creator), Rauterberg, G. W. M. (Creator), Hu, J. (Creator) & Anguita, D. (Creator), EASY, 17 Jan 2017
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Is adding tangible augmentation contributing to virtual sensory engagement of people with dementia? Assessment on user engagement, agitation, and apathy
Feng, Y. (Creator), Xue, M. (Creator), Yu, S. (Creator), Chen, D. (Creator), Chen, L. (Creator), Barakova, E. I. (Creator), Hu, J. (Creator) & Rauterberg, G. W. M. (Creator), Figshare, 4 Sept 2025
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.30051923
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Prizes
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20K EUR personal grant as a Distinguished Professor, for 2016 and 2017
Hu, J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other › Scholarships › Scientific
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Best Demo Award
Wang, C. (Recipient), Chakraborty, D. (Recipient), Steeghs, S. (Recipient), Gorle, A. (Recipient), Dey, D. (Recipient), van de Start, S. (Recipient), Sudharkaran, A. (Recipient), Terken, J. M. B. (Recipient) & Hu, J. (Recipient), 27 Sept 2017
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Best Design Award
Zuo, T. (Recipient), van der Spek, E. D. (Recipient), Hu, J. (Recipient) & Birk, M. V. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Designing Human-System Interaction and Pervasive Health
Hu, J. (Speaker)
27 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Designing with Pervasive Technology for Health & Well‑Being
Hu, J. (Speaker)
23 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Design Engineering Education in the Netherlands
Hu, J. (Speaker)
23 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Professional
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Designing with Pervasive Technology for Health & Well‑Being
Hu, J. (Speaker)
21 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote talk › Professional
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EAI Endorsed Transactions on Pervasive Health and Technology (Journal)
Hu, J. (Editor-In-Chief)
Feb 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity › Scientific
Courses
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Creative programming
Huang, J., Hu, J., Liang, J., Calota, M. & Sypniewski, J. 1/09/16 → 31/08/26
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Final Master Project Proposal
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Preparation Final Master Project
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Press/Media
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New Systems Engineering Study Findings Have Been Published by a Researcher at Jiangnan University (Towards the Senior Resident Social Interaction System: A Case Study of Interactive Gallery)
5/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Studies from Eindhoven University of Technology Yield New Information about Human-Computer Interaction (Enhancing Social Messaging With Mediated Social Touch)
Hu, J. & Wei, Q.
5/01/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Technology Boosts People with Dementia’s Psychosocial Well-being
Rauterberg, G. W. M., Hu, J., Barakova, E. I. & Perugia, G.
11/07/22
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Smart Cushions Tells You To Stop Slouching. It Also Records Your Absence
17/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Slouching or Slacking? These Chairs Will Know
13/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment