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.
Career
Roles
Vrije Universiteit Brussel#13factoryVice Rector ResearchSep 2022 – Present
imec#8factoryScientific lead, Humanized TechnologiesOct 2016 – Sep 2022
- iMinds#87factoryDirector Living LabsJan 2008 – Sep 2016
- iMinds#87factoryResearch Leader "Media, Market and Innovation"Jan 2005 – Sep 2016
- TNOResearcher / Senior Researcher / Team LeaderJul 1998 – Dec 2007
Education
KU Leuven#1schoollic., Modern History1995
University of Antwerp#5schooldipl., Library & Information Science1996
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