About Me
I work as a Junior Assistant Professor in the Human-Centered Computing group at the Department of Information and Computing Sciences at Utrecht University. I hold a Master's Degree in Business Informatics from Utrecht University and I am currently pursuing my PhD.
My research focuses on technology that supports self-reflection. I find it fascinating how technology shapes our perception of ourselves, our surroundings, and society at large. Throughout my doctoral studies, I delved into the impact of personal data, particularly from devices like fitness trackers, in informing users. I conducted multiple studies to examine how personal informatics systems can assist individuals in reflecting on their health and overall well-being.
Besides research, I also teach several courses in the Human Computer Interaction Master and I supervise Bachelor and Master theses projects.
Research Interests
Human Computer Interaction | Personal Informatics Systems Self-reflection | Mindful Interactions | Digital Minimalism
Publications
2024
Loerakker, M. B., Niess, J., Bentvelzen, M., & Woźniak, P. W. (2024). Designing Data Visualisations for Self-Compassion in Personal Informatics. Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, 7(4), 1-22.
2023
Wagener, N., Bentvelzen, M., Dänekas, B., Woźniak, P. W., & Niess, J. (2023). VeatherReflect: Employing Weather as Qualitative Representation of Stress Data in Virtual Reality. In Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (pp. 446-458).
Woźniak, P. W., Hak, M., Kotova, E., Niess, J., Bentvelzen, M., Weingärtner, H., ... & Karolus, J. (2023). Quantifying Meaningful Interaction: Developing the Eudaimonic Technology Experience Scale. In Proceedings of the 2023 ACM Designing Interactive Systems Conference (pp. 1904-1914).
Stefanidi, E., Dominiak, J., Bentvelzen, M., Woźniak, P. W., Schöning, J., Rogers, Y., & Niess, J. (2023). MagiBricks: Fostering Intergenerational Connectedness in Distributed Play with Smart Toy Bricks. In Proceedings of the 22nd Annual ACM Interaction Design and Children Conference (pp. 239-252).
Bentvelzen, M., Dominiak, J., Niess, J., Henraat, F., & Woźniak, P. W. (2023). How Instructional Data Physicalisation Fosters Reflection in Personal Informatics. In Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-15).
Stefanidi, E., Bentvelzen, M., Woźniak, P. W., Kosch, T., Woźniak, M. P., Mildner, T., ... & Niess, J. (2023). Literature Reviews in HCI: A Review of Reviews. In Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-24).
Wagener, N., Reicherts, L., Zargham, N., Bartłomiejczyk, N., Scott, A. E., Wang, K., Bentvelzen, M., Stefanidi E., Mildner, T., Rogers, Y., & Niess, J. (2023). SelVReflect: A Guided VR Experience Fostering Reflection on Personal Challenges. In Proceedings of the 2023 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-17).
Bentvelzen, M., Niess, J., & Woźniak, P. W. (2023). Designing Reflective Derived Metrics for Fitness Trackers. Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, 6(4), 1-19.
2022
Bentvelzen, M., Savino, G. L., Niess, J., Masthoff, J., & Wozniak, P. W. (2022). Tailor My Zwift: How to Design for Amateur Sports in the Virtual World. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 6(MHCI), 1-23.
Bentvelzen, M., Woźniak, P. W., Herbes, P. S., Stefanidi, E., & Niess, J. (2022). Revisiting Reflection in HCI: Four Design Resources for Technologies that
Support Reflection. Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive, Mobile, Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies, 6(1), 1-27.
2021
Berentsen, M. J., Bentvelzen, M., & Woźniak, P. W. (2021). MTBalance: Assisting Novice Mountain Bikers with Real-Time Proprioceptive Feedback. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 5(ISS), 1-25.
Bentvelzen, M., Niess, J., & Woźniak, P. W. (2021). The Technology-Mediated Reflection Model: Barriers and Assistance in Data-Driven Reflection. In Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-12).
Bentvelzen, M., Niess, J., Woźniak, M. P., & Woźniak, P. W. (2021). The Development and Validation of the Technology-Supported Reflection Inventory. In Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-8).
Stefanidi, E., Dominiak, J., Bentvelzen, M., Romanowski, A., Feger, S. S., Wozniak, P. W., ... & Niess, J. (2021). Smart Tangibles: Fostering Connectedness Across Geographic Boundaries.
2020
Herbes, P. S., Bentvelzen, M., Niess, J., & Woźniak, P. W. (2020). Understanding Decline in Medical Video Consultation: A User-Centred Approach. In 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (pp. 1-4).
Academic Service
Organizing Committee
2023
Diversity Chair
The 17th ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI)
2021
Diversity Chair
The 2021 ACM Interactive Surfaces and Spaces Conference (ACM ISS 2021)
Reviewing
CHI ´24 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Special Recognition for Outstanding Review)
CHI'23 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
DIS'23 - ACM Designing Interactive Systems (DIS)
MHCI'23 - The ACM International Conference on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction
CHI'22 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
CSCW'22 - The 25th ACM Conference On Computer-Supported Cooperative Work And Social Computing
NordiCHI'22 - Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
CHI'21 LBW - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
CHI'21 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
CSCW'21 - The 24th Acm Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing
INTERACT'21 - 18th IFIP TC13 International Conference On Human-Computer Interactio
Teaching
Advanced HCI Qualitative Research methods
Human Computer Interaction / Business Informatics Master course, Utrecht University
2023 - 2024 (Lecturer)
Interaction Technology Innovation
Human Computer Interaction Master course, Utrecht University
2023 - 2024 (Lecturer)
2022 - 2023 (Teaching assistant)
Coordinator Bachelor Theses
Information Science, Utrecht University
2022 - 2023
2021 - 2022
Persuasive Technologies
Information Science, Utrecht University
2022 - 2023 (Course coordinator)
2021 - 2022 (Course coordinator)
2020 - 2021 (Course coordinator)
Cognition & Emotion
Information Science, Utrecht University
2020 - 2021 (Lecturer)
Information Exchange (IUW)
Information Science, Utrecht University
2020 - 2021 (Teaching assistant)
MEn, Society and ICT
Information Science, Utrecht University
2020 - 2021 (Coordinator lab-sessions)
Thesis supervision
2023
Master thesis: A Data-driven Feedback System to Train Place Kicking in Rugby Union
Master thesis: Providing Feedback on Cycling Metrics in an Adaptive Training App
2022
Master thesis: Digital Nudges for Social Behaviour Change: A Platform Fostering Inclusion through Personal Interactions
Bachelor thesis: Creating a Blood Pressure Data Physicalisation: An Exploratory Study
Bachelor thesis: Technological Support for Visually Impaired Rowers
Bachelor thesis: In which dimensions of User Engagement does the Ynni app fall short, and how can these shortcomings be addressed?
Bachelor thesis: How Can Reflection and User Engagement on Fitness Tracker Data Be Enhanced through Storytelling and Ambiguous Design?
Bachelor thesis: User Requirements for Technology in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Bachelor thesis: To notify or not to notify: Understanding how smartwatches can make notifications less distracting
2021
Bachelor thesis: Using Technology to Assist in Goal-Setting for Weightlifting
Bachelor thesis: Technological Support for New Years Resolutions
Bachelor thesis: The Negative Aspects of Personal Informatics – A Systematic Review
Bachelor thesis: Enhancing User Understanding of Personal Data through Visualization
Curriculum Vitae
Work Experience
2020 - Current
Junior Assistant Professor
Human-centred computing group at Utrecht University
2014 - 2020
Lecturer
Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling / Climate & Management at De Haagse Hogeschool
I worked as a lecturer for the study program Ruimtelijke Ontwikkeling / Climate & Management. I’ve had all kinds of roles within this function. I have been a coordinator of courses in which I developed, organized and coordinated student projects in close collaboration with professionals in the field. I have been chair of the exams and assessments committee of the program and have been a member of the faculty’s board of examinators. I was a 'Studieloopbaanbegeleider' and in that role I tutored/advised students regarding their study path, as well as career choices.
As a lecturer I also developed and taught two courses: Systems Engineering II, and Geographical Information Systems. Lastly, I supervised students during internships, projects in the major and during their graduation research project.
2011 - 2013
Teaching Assistant
Climate & Management at De Haagse Hogeschool
Before starting with my fulltime final internship, I worked as a teaching assistant for Climate & Management alongside my studies. In this job, I coached first-year students and I lectured the courses Sustainable Development and Energy trans assistant for Climate & Management alongside my studies. In this job, I coached first-year students and I lectured the courses Sustainable Development and Energy transition.
2010 - 2011
Board member
Student Organization ‘Morgen’
Alongside my studies, I was secretary for student organization Morgen for three days a week. Morgen is an organization that strives to motivate and inspire students to live their lives in a more sustainable way. As secretary I managed the internal organization, as a driving force behind the scenes.
Education
2017 - 2020
Master Business Informatics (Cum Laude)
Utrecht University
At some point I realized that I longed for a career shift, and I therefore decided to sign up for the MSc. Business Informatics. I did my masters next to my job as a lecturer at De Haagse Hogeschool (for 4 days a week), so I mostly did my course work during the evening hours and weekends.
Followed courses: Knowledge Management, Introduction to Scientific Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, Method Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Society, Mobile Programming, Seminar Medical Informatics, Mobile Interaction, Adaptive Interactive Systems
2008 - 2014
Bachelor of Built Environment, Track: Climate & Management
De Haagse Hogeschool
Engineering with a specialization in sustainability in the built environment.
Certificates
2022
Basic Teaching Qualification (BKo w)
Utrecht University
Through a portfolio of my teaching experience and a reflection on the competencies I received my BKOw.
2017
Certificate Board of Examiners
De Haagse Hogeschool
To become part of the board of Examiners I had to follow a year-long course on policies, legislation, securing the level of assessments and exams and other procedures.
2016
Teaching degree: Basiskwalificatie Didactische Bekwaamheid
De Haagse Hogeschool
To become a certified teacher I followed a year long training consisting of several courses to obtain my teaching degree (Basiskwalificatie Didactische Bekwaamheid / BKE) and to deepen my didactic competencies.
Awards
2024
Special Recognition for Outstanding Review
CHI ´24 - Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
2021
‘Pluim’: Teaching Award in recognition of distinguished teaching
Persuasive Technologies, Utrecht University
Honorable Mention
Bentvelzen, M., Niess, J., Woźniak, M. P., & Woźniak, P. W. (2021). The Development and Validation of the Technology-Supported Reflection Inventory. In Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1-8).
Grants
2023
Gary Marsden Travel Grant
Grant to attend UbiComp/ISWC '23: the 2023 ACM International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing & the 2023 ACM International Symposium on Wearable Computing, Cancun, Mexico, 2023
Get in touch
Marit Bentvelzen
If you're interested in my research or collaborations, please contact me at
m.bentvelzen[at]uu.nl
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