He studied electrical engineering (with a medical endorsement) and ergonomics, and received a Ph.D. on intelligent sensor systems and algorithms. During ten years he worked at the industrial research laboratories of Philips and NXP on sensor system models, self-optimizing systems, behavior probing, electrophysiological measurements and textile integration. This experience is applied at the department of Industrial Design for designing unobtrusive products around the human body with a beneficial affordance. Student projects are in the field of designing for autism, ADHD, dyslexia and neurofeedback.