Pieter Ballon

Pieter directs the imec-SMIT research group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, focusing on digital media, smart cities, and technology innovation. He is a recognized researcher and policy advisor in the Belgian and European digital innovation space.

As director of imec-SMIT, Pieter leads a team of researchers working on digital innovation, media technology, and smart city applications, often bridging academic research with practical policy and industry applications.