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Research profile
Karin Smolders is an Assistant Professor in the Human Technology Interaction department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). Her areas of expertise include lighting, psychology and well-being. Karin studies the impact of light and time on human psychological functioning at the intersection of psychology, chronobiology and lighting research. She is particularly interested in how the environment can influence a person’s wellbeing, health and performance. In current and past work, she focuses on the interaction between humans and their environment from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Academic background
Karin Smolders received her PhD in Lighting research / Environmental psychology from TU/e) in 2013. She also holds a BSc in Innovation Sciences and obtained her MSc in Human Technology Interaction in 2008. After obtaining her PhD, she worked as postdoctoral researcher at the Chronobiology group in Groningen (RuG) and as lecturer in the Human Technology Interaction (HTI) group at TU/e. Since 2015, she has been an Assistant Professor in the HTI group. In 2012, she was a co-organiser for ‘EXPERIENCING LIGHT’, an international scientific conference for people interested in the effects of light and light design on human wellbeing.
Karin is a regular guest speaker and publishes in leading journals such as Chronobiology International, Physiology & Behavior, Journal of Environmental Psychology and Lighting Research and Technology.
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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LightCap: Light, Cognition, Attention, Perception (LightCap)
de Kort, Y. A. W., de Kort, Y. A. W., Smolders, K. C. H. J., Schlangen, L. J. M., Haans, A., Overeem, S., Schrijnemakers, L. R. R., Gecer, E., Verhoef, V. T. R. & Jedon, R.
1/03/20 → 29/02/24
Project: Research direct
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DYNKA - DYNamisch licht en binnenklimaat voor KAntoren
de Kort, Y. A. W., Kompier, M. E., Zeiler, W. & Smolders, K. C. H. J.
1/01/18 → 15/10/22
Project: Research direct
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OptiLight
Linnartz, J. M. G., Bonarius, J. H., Smolders, K. C. H. J., Vogels, I. M. L. C., Peeters, S. T., Dangol, R., Kruisselbrink, T. W., Özçelebi, T. & de Kort, Y. A. W.
1/11/16 → 31/10/20
Project: Research direct
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Temporal tuning of illuminance and spectrum: Effect of a full-day dynamic lighting pattern on well-being, performance and sleep in simulated office environment
Ru, T., Kompier, M. E., Chen, Q., Zhou, G. & Smolders, K. C. H. J., 15 Jan 2023, In: Building and Environment. 228, 13 p., 109842.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Contrasting dynamic light scenarios in an operational office: Effects on visual experience, alertness, cognitive performance, and sleep
Kompier, M. E., Smolders, K. C. H. J., Kramer, R. P., van Marken Lichtenbelt, W. & de Kort, Y. A. W., 15 Mar 2022, In: Building and Environment. 212, 13 p., 108844.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Daytime complaints associated with sleepiness and fatigue among patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy: a qualitative study
Verhoef, V., Smolders, K., Peeters, G., Overeem, S. & de Kort, Y., 20 Oct 2022, In: Journal of Sleep Research. 31, S1, p. 241-242 2 p., e13740.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › Academic
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Effects of correlated color temperature of light on thermal comfort, thermophysiology and cognitive performance
Luo, W., Kramer, R. P., Kompier, M. E., Smolders, K. C. H. J., de Kort, Y. A. W. & van Marken Lichtenbelt, W., 19 Dec 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Building and Environment. XX, X, 109944.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Let me count the light: Accounting for intensity, duration and timing of light when predicting sleep and subjective alertness in field studies
Peeters, S. T., Smolders, K. C. H. J., Kompier, M. E. & de Kort, Y. A. W., 2022, In: LEUKOS: The Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. 18, 4, p. 417-437 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Diurnal effects of illuminance on performance: Exploring the moderating role of cognitive domain and task difficulty
de Kort, Y. A. W. (Creator), Zhou, G. (Contributor), Ru, T. (Contributor), Chen, Q. (Contributor) & Smolders, K. C. H. J. (Contributor), Figshare SAGE Publications, 24 Feb 2021
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Visual Comfort and Acute Alerting Effects of Diurnal Intermittent Bright Light
Kompier, M. E. (Creator), Smolders, K. C. H. J. (Creator), Schlangen, L. J. M. (Creator) & de Kort, Y. A. W. (Creator), Taylor and Francis Ltd., 20 Jul 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20346295
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Effects of light transitions on subjective and objective measures of alertness, comfort and mood
Maaike E. Kompier (Speaker), Karin C.H.J. Smolders (Member) & Yvonne A.W. de Kort (Member)
20 Jun 2019 → 22 Jun 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Contributed talk › Scientific
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Het effect van licht en tijd op vitaliteit in het dagelijks leven.
Karin Smolders (Member)
2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Shining light on mental well-being and performance.
Karin Smolders (Member)
2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Het effect van licht op alertheid, vitaliteit en prestaties in het dagelijks leven.
Karin Smolders (Member)
2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Light & cognition - Investigating the effect of light on alertness and cognitive performance
Karin Smolders (Member)
2015Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Courses
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-Eindhoven University of Technology : Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering welcomes six new members
Sandra Loerakker, Karin C.H.J. Smolders, Yoeri B. van de Burgt, Bart M.P. Jansen, S.C. (Lenneke) Kuijer, Josefine H.E. Proll, Max V. Birk, Roy van der Meel, Alexios Balatsoukas-Stimming & Frank P.T. Baaijens
24/10/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Eindhoven University of Technology: Eindhoven Young Academy Of Engineering Welcomes Six New Members
Sandra Loerakker, Karin C.H.J. Smolders, Yoeri B. van de Burgt, Bart M.P. Jansen, S.C. (Lenneke) Kuijer, Josefine H.E. Proll, Max V. Birk, Roy van der Meel, Alexios Balatsoukas-Stimming & Frank P.T. Baaijens
22/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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-Eindhoven University of Technology : Shine a light at work
Yvonne A.W. de Kort & Karin C.H.J. Smolders
6/04/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Shine light at work 6 April
Yvonne A.W. de Kort & Karin C.H.J. Smolders
5/04/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Future is bright for Eindhoven Young Academy of Engineering
W.L.F. (Pim) van der Hoorn, Sandra Loerakker, Karin C.H.J. Smolders, Yoeri B. van de Burgt, Maryam Razavian, Max V. Birk, Diletta Giuntini & Francesca Grisoni
4/02/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
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Behoefte aan restoratie in kantoren: de ontwikkeling en validatie van een gedragsgebaseerde schaal om de psychologische effecten van (dynamische) verlichting te meten
Author: Smolders, K. C. H. J., 30 Apr 2008Supervisor: de Kort, Y. A. W. (Supervisor 1) & Kaiser, F. G. (Supervisor 2)
Student thesis: Master
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