Christof van Nimwegen has a master in Cognitive Psychology, with specialization Cognitive Ergonomics. He worked several years as a usability engineer and interaction designer in Internet related businesses in the Netherlands and abroad. At the end of 2002, he became a junior teacher at Utrecht University, after which he enrolled in a Ph.D. project in 2003. In March 2008 he received his doctor's degree. His interests are representations in interfaces, and Human Computer Interaction in general. He started working as a senior researcher at CUO on Januari 1st, 2008.

Work Experience

• Capi Lux Vak, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Creanz Diseño Funcional, Monterrey, Mexico
• Utrecht University, The Netherlands
• Senior Researcher at CUO since 01-01-2008

Publications
For current publications see below. For a list of former publications while working at Utrecht University, see http://www.cs.uu.nl/research/ozis/christof.html

Projects

• ISBO VIN (Virtual Individual Networks)
• Citizen Media (Citizen Media)
• SEGA (Self-Representation and Novel Interactive Experiences in Games and Applications)

Publications

2009

• Burgos, Daniel & van Nimwegen, C. (2009, May). Games-based Learning, Destination Feedback and Adaptation: A case Study of an Educational Planning Simulation. Book chapter in "Games-Based Learning Advancements for Multi-Sensory Human Computer Interfaces: Techniques and Effective Practices". Edited by Thomas Connolly, Mark Stansfield, and Liz Boyle. Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
• van Nimwegen, C. & Uyttendaele, A. (2009, March). Unobtrusive physiological measures to adapt system behavior: The GSR mouse. Presented at Workshop "Key Issues in Sensory Augmentation Workshop". Brighton, Sussex, UK.
• van Nimwegen, C. (2009, June). Keynote in track: Matching Learners and Technology II - Disruptive or seamless: HCI in eLearning. Keynote at the Conference on Interdisciplinary approaches to technology-enhanced learning (IATEL). Darmstadt, Germany.

2008

• van Nimwegen, C. & van Oostendorp, Herre (2008). The questionable impact of an assisting interface on performance in transfer situations. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics. : Elsevier.
• van Nimwegen, C. & van Oostendorp, Herre (2008, July). Internalizing vs. externalizing interface elements: How to induce engagement, planning and learning. Volume 43, Issue 3/4: Special Issues of the International Journal of Psychology. Berlin: Psychology Press, Taylor & Francis Group.

2007

• Burgos, Daniel , van Nimwegen, C. , Herre van Oostendorp & Rob Koper (2007, May). Game-based learning and the role of feedback. A case study of The Planning Educational Task. Advanced Technology for Learning (Discontinued), Volume 4 . : Actapress.

Last update: 18/03/2009