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Cora van Leeuwen is a PhD researcher at imec-SMIT, VUB, specializing in ageism’s impact on the digital inclusion of older adults. Joining imec-SMIT, VUB in 2018, she contributed to the H2020 “ProACT” project and worked with the Knowledge Centre Data and Society. In 2020, Cora became a PhD candidate at the Digital Ageing Consortium, pursuing a joint-PhD between Vrije Universiteit Brussels and the University of the Western Cape. Her research focuses on the domestication of digital technology by older adults and the societal effects of datafication on their daily lives. With a steadfast commitment to unravelling the complexities of age-related challenges, Cora’s work contributes to fostering digital inclusion and understanding the profound implications of datafication for older adults.
Recent publications
Van Leeuwen, C., Devis Clavijo, J., Mariën, I., & Jacobs, A. (2022). Invisible in the smart city: Using participatory design methods for age-friendly solutions. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 4, 956787. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2022.956787
Van Leeuwen, C., Smets, A., Jacobs, A., & Ballon, P. (2021). Blind Spots in AI: The Role of Serendipity and Equity in Algorithm-Based Decision-Making. ACM SIGKDD Explorations Newsletter, 23(1), 42–49. https://doi.org/10.1145/3468507.3468514
Van Leeuwen, C., Jacobs, A., & Mariën, I. (2023). Catching the Digital Train on Time: Older Adults, Continuity, and Digital Inclusion. Social Inclusion, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.17645/si.v11i3.6723