Pieter Ballon

TLDR

Pieter Ballon is Director imec-SMIT at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Background

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.

What They Do

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.

Connections

Part of the Brussels academic and digital innovation ecosystem, with connections to imec, VUB, and European research networks.