I am PhD-researcher at the University of Amsterdam & University of Antwerp. My research explores how to study embodied ways of knowing in human-computer relationships at the intersection of artistic and academic research, to develop alternative paradigms for health and well-being. I work with artists, performers, musicians and dancers with diverse abilities.

I have a background in Industrial Design Engineering and Architecture at Delft University of Technology, and have worked as a teacher in Digital Design and Mixed Reality for 10+ years at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

I learn the craft of classical (opera) singing from Annelies Prins, integrative dance from Yolanda van der Heijden at DanceAble, and sewing techniques & pattern making from Denise Beeckmans .

For inquiries, please contact me via email at a.m.olthof@uva.nl.

1st promotor
Prof. dr. Somaya Ben Allouch
 - University of Amsterdam
Human-System Interaction for Health and Wellbeing

2nd promotor
Prof. dr. ir. Jouke Verlinden - University of Antwerp
Augmented Fabrication, Design Research

This project is a PhD project (2022 – 2027) at the University of Amsterdam and University of Antwerp. It is funded by the Dutch Research Council.