Niels Wouters

Niels Wouters is Head of Research for Science Gallery Melbourne, and Research Fellow in the Human-Computer Interaction Group at the University of Melbourne. In his role, he promotes collisions between arts and science as a mechanism to expose the breadth of STEM. His own research practice in Human-Computer Interaction revolves around the democratization of technology in order to achieve tangible benefits for society. Niels’ work is regularly featured in national and international media and has been presented in museums worldwide, highlighting the impact of new technology on urban life. Niels acquired a PhD in Architectural Engineering and holds degrees in Architectural Design, Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction.