Tim Theys
Senior researcher at the research group for Media, Innovation and Contemporary Technologies, Department of Industrial Systems Engineering and Product Design, Ghent University.
UX design
Human-Computer Interaction
Research through Design
Personal Data Stores
Tim Theys is a Senior Researcher at the research group mict, where he explores the evolving dynamics between humans and emerging technologies. Leveraging a Research through Design (RtD) approach, Tim’s work sits at the intersection of interface design, user research, and digital innovation. He focuses on how people perceive and interact with complex systems, using the design process itself as a primary method to generate new insights.
Tim’s research specializes in the fields of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX) design. He is particularly interested in the socio-technical challenges of the digital age, having earned his PhD with a dissertation focused on the User Experience of Personal Data Stores. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of how emerging technologies can be designed to be more user-centric, transparent, and empowering.