Alumni event
Affective Computing and the interaction between humans and socially interactive agents.
- Date
- Friday 27 February 2026
- Time
- Address
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Gorlaeus Gebouw
Einsteinweg 55
2333 CC Leiden - Room
- BW.0.39
On Friday 27 February, we would like to organise a hybrid lecture and networking drinks event for our alumni. Joost Broekens, Associate Professor and head of the Affective Computing and Human Robot Interaction group at the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS), will give the first lecture. The lecture will start at 16.00 hrs., followed by networking drinks in the Fusiebar at 17.00 hrs.
His research interests include computational modelling of emotions in reinforcement learning, computational models of cognitive appraisal, emotion psychology, emotions in computer games, explainability of AI and transparency, human perception and effects of emotions expressed by virtual agents and robots, emotional and affective self-report, human-robot and human-agent interaction, and educational humanoid robots. His current research focuses on human-robot interaction, and Reinforcement Learning as a formal model for emotional appraisal.
Admission is free, but registration is highly appreciated
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