Researcher

Glen Joris

Research Expertise (University of Antwerp):Glen Joris is a communication scientist at the University of Antwerp, where he works as a postdoctoral researcher and lab manager at the Antwerp Social Lab. He supports researchers in conducting psychophysiological and behavioural studies, driven by a broad interest in social science methodology and experimental techniques. His research focuses on the interaction between digital technologies and users, with particular attention to algorithms, news diversity, disinformation, and data privacy. Glen obtained his PhD at Ghent University (imec-mict-UGent), where he studied how recommender algorithms can promote exposure to diverse news content. His work combined systematic literature reviews, surveys, and large-scale web-based experiments. Glen is involved in several research projects. He is project manager of the FWO project Interacting Minds, Interacting Bodies (2022–2026) on psychophysiological sensor technologies, and works as a postdoctoral researcher on the Horizon Europe project EYE-TEACH (2025–2028), which explores eye-tracking and AI in education. He was also the principal proposal writer for COM-PRESS (2022–2025) on disinformation and image manipulation, Solid4Media (2023–2026) on decentralised data management in the media sector, and MIA (2025–2026) on implicit brand associations in the advertising industry.

Keywords (University of Antwerp):ALGORITHMS, DIVERSITY, SOCIAL MEDIA, Political and social sciences
Keywords (Ghent University):Privacy, Ad avoidance, News personalisation, News algorithms, News consumption, News diversity

Disciplines (University of Antwerp):Persuasive communication, Communication technology, Media effects research, Journalism studies, Digital media, Media audience research, Media research methodology, Media usage and effects
Disciplines (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre):Display technology, Antennas and propagation, Automation and control systems, Analogue, RF and mixed signal integrated circuits, Neuromorphic computing, Audio and speech processing, Environmental safety and health of nanotechnology, Battery technology, Biomaterials, Ceramic matrix composites, Hybrid composites, Computational materials science, Metals and alloy materials, Polymer processing, Nanomaterials, Functional materials, Biomedical image processing, Biochemical engineering, Biofluid mechanics, Cell, tissue and organ engineering, Arithmetic and logic structures, Automation, feedback control and robotics, Bio-informatics, Analogue and digital signal processing, Engineering instrumentation, Environmental health and safety, Biostatistics, Care for disabled, Bioethics
Disciplines (Ghent University):Media and communication theory, Media audience research, Communication sciences, Journalism studies, Other media and communications, Media studies, Journalism and professional writing

Research techniques (University of Antwerp):From a post-positivist perspective, Glen has a broad interest in social science research methods, ranging from surveys to experimental research. In his role as lab manager, he is also fascinated by the use of sensor technologies that allow for direct measurements of human responses and behaviours.

Users of research expertise (University of Antwerp):Researchers Glen Joris’ expertise is highly relevant for academics in the fields of communication, psychology, and social sciences. He provides support in psychophysiological and behavioural research, with a particular emphasis on the use of sensor and experimental technologies to measure human responses and behaviours. Companies For organisations in the digital technology, media, and marketing sectors, Glen Joris’ knowledge of algorithms, news diversity, disinformation, and data privacy offers significant value. His expertise is crucial for the development of advanced recommendation systems, enhancing user experiences, and ensuring the ethical handling of personal data in digital environments. Policymakers Policymakers in the areas of digital technologies, media policy, and privacy legislation can rely on Glen Joris’ expertise to inform the development of policies related to ethical data management, combating disinformation, and the responsible use of algorithms in both the public and private sectors.