Rens is an Assistent Professor in "Active & Healthy Ageing" within the Systemic Change research group at the Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), and a lecturer at Fontys School of Allied Health. He focuses on designing for individuals with dementia using participatory methods and living labs, aiming to bridge the gap between design-oriented approaches and current healthcare practices, specifically in the context of dementia.