Persuasive technologies

Behavioral research offers a rich inventory of theories and methods for developing new behavioral interventions. While many of these theories have proven their validity and practical relevance in meaningful real-world contexts, others have so far primarily been studied in laboratory settings. We use these theories as point of departure for designing and testing persuasive technologies for real-world applications in the field.

Current projects:

Greener or Faster? Debiasing travel time presentation in travel planning apps

Thermal Comfort as a Service: Smart-sensor-based energy management in non-residential buildings

Completed projects:

Saving energy at the workplace: assessing train drivers’ motivation for energy-efficient driving and their perception of feedback technologies