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Research Profile
Bastian researches Human-Computer Interaction with novel media technologies such as mobile UX, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and virtual reality (VR). His multidisciplinary profile is founded on his eduaction in Cand.Scient. Medialogy from 2018 at Aalborg University and a diploma in Classical Drawing from The Drawing Academy.
- Deconstruction of game interactions irrespective of platform (XR, mobile, web..)
- Deriving and visualizing behavioral measures from game interactions
- Designing assistive techniques to support diverse cognitive and motoric abilities.
- Technology for health and well-being, i.e. exercise, and rehabilitation.
He has worked in close collaboration with Danish health institutions to conduct field studies identifying needs and behavior among stroke patients and occupational therapists in rehabilitation. Recently, he engaged with studying health technology for stroke rehabilitation, where how digital storytelling in information visualization in personal informatics.
Teaching Profile
Bastian teaches on the Medialogy BSc and MSc educations:
- Project Supervision
- Programming Interactive 3D Worlds
- Programming with Immersive Technologies (XR)
- Guest Lectures in advanced human-machine interaction, and game research and development.
Keywords
- Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Visual Communikation
- Health Informatics
- Brain computer interface (BCI)
- rehabilitation technology
- Patient kommunikation/formidling
- Accessible Computing
- Virtual Reality
- Games for Health
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Extended Reality Neurorehabilitation of Spatial Neglect and Related Disorders After Brain Injury CA24123
Evald, L. (Project Coordinator), Knoche, H. (Project Participant) & Hougaard, B. (Project Participant)
24/09/2025 → 23/09/2029
Project: Research
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RES-Q+: Comprehensive solutions for healthcare improvement based on the global Registry of Stroke Care Quality
Knoche, H. (PI), Skovfoged, M. M. (Project Participant), Ziadeh, H. (Project Participant), Nemcova, V. (Project Participant), Sørensen, M. D. (Project Participant), Hougaard, B. (Project Participant), Deremy, B. (PI), Lodina, O. (Project Participant), Alos, T. (Project Participant), Noe, T. (Project Participant), Benier, A. (Project Participant), Risom, T. K. (Project Participant) & Klebæk, K. J. S. (Project Participant)
01/11/2022 → 31/10/2026
Project: Research
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AI for the People: AI-Driven Electromyographic Gesture Recognition for XR and Prosthetic Control
Knoche, H. (PI), Vendrame, E. (Project Applicant), Dosen, S. (Project Applicant) & Hougaard, B. (Project Participant)
05/05/2025 → 31/10/2025
Project: Research
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XR framework for the training of closed-loop robotic prosthesis control
Vendrame, E. (PI), Dosen, S. (Project Participant), Knoche, H. (Project Applicant) & Hougaard, B. (Project Participant)
01/01/2025 → 31/12/2025
Project: Research
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Gamified brain-controlled electrical stimulation for improving hand function in individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Jochumsen, M. R. (PI), Knoche, H. (Project Participant), Hougaard, B. (Project Participant), Dalgaard, K. S. (Project Participant) & Sulkjær, C. (Project Participant)
01/04/2023 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
Research output
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Assistive Feedback: Assistance, Interaction, and Behavior Metrics for BCI and VR Rehabilitation Games and Beyond
Hougaard, B. I., 2025, Aalborg University Open Publishing. 238 p.Research output: PhD thesis
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Experience of Virtual Help in a Simulated BCI Stroke Rehabilitation Serious Game and How to Measure It
Hougaard, B. I., Knoche, H., Kristensen, M. S. & Jochumsen, M. R., May 2025, In: Sensors. 25, 9, 30 p., 2742.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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From Game Mechanics to Clinical Metrics: Enhancing XR Rehabilitation with Task-Oriented Design
Hougaard, B. I. & Knoche, H., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference without publisher/journal › Conference abstract for conference › Research
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Aiming, Pointing, Steering: A Core Task Analysis Framework for Gameplay
Hougaard, B. I. & Knoche, H., 15 Oct 2024, CHI PLAY '24: Proceedings of the Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play. CHI PLAY ed. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Vol. 8. 49 p. 292Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Article in proceeding › Research › peer-review
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Ready At Hand Teaching Resources - Moving Towards A Single-Page-Application In Moodle
Lehmann, S., Skovfoged, M. M., Klebæk, K. J. S., Nemcova, V., Lodina, O., Hougaard, B. I., Haase, L. M. & Knoche, H., 2024, EDULEARN 2024. International Association of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), (EDULEARN Proceedings).Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Conference abstract in proceeding › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Best Paper Award at CHI PLAY 2024
Hougaard, B. I. (Recipient) & Knoche, H. (Recipient), Oct 2024
Prize: Conference prizes
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UBISS 2023 Distinguished Project Award
Hougaard, B. I. (Recipient), Hiltunen, M. (Recipient) & Kalliokoski, J. (Recipient), 17 Jun 2023
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
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ISVR best poster award at RehabWeek 2022
Hougaard, B. I. (Recipient), Skovfoged, M. M. (Recipient), Ewald, L. (Recipient), Brunner, I. C. (Recipient) & Knoche, H. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Conference prizes
Activities
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FUZED Site Visit & Workshop
Hougaard, B. I. (Participant) & Knoche, H. (Participant)
3 Nov 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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COST Academy – Leadership workshop
Hougaard, B. I. (Participant)
5 Sept 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Center for Neurotechnology and Rehabilitation Spring Seminar 2025
Hougaard, B. I. (Participant)
27 May 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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Fremtidens Sundhedsteknologi: Hvordan VR og BCI Forvandler Genoptræning
Hougaard, B. I. (Lecturer)
23 Apr 2025Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Når Innovation Lykkes – på tværs 2025
Hougaard, B. I. (Participant)
9 Apr 2025Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
Press/Media
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Young Talent: Bastian Ilsø Hougaard, Denmark
30/03/2022
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Virtual Reality testes til reduktion af opmærksomhedsproblemer – et forskningsspor
Hougaard, B. I., Knoche, H., Evald, L. & Brunner, I.
20/09/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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