05 / Our teamConnected by curiosity. Grounded in care.

Different minds.
Shared curiosity.

Researchers, designers, developers and business minds working side by side to make care more human.

Meet the people

01 / Leadership & business

Management & Business / 04

dr. Martijn Vastenburg

dr. Martijn Vastenburg

Founder & CEO

Martijn is founder and managing director of ConnectedCare and assistant professor of Design for AI in Healthcare at Radboud University. He leads collaborative innovation projects with research institutions, companies, healthcare organizations and users. His expertise spans human-centered design, conversational AI, digital health companions, explainable AI and social robotics. His work connects research with practice, developing technologies that support patients, empower healthcare professionals and improve care.

dr. Harm op den Akker

dr. Harm op den Akker

Chief Technology Officer

Harm is a senior researcher with over 15 years of experience coordinating complex international R&D projects. With a background in computer science, human-computer interaction and a PhD in Digital Health, he leads R&D in health and translates research into improvements to healthcare products.

dr. Natalia Romero

dr. Natalia Romero

Lead R&D Sustainability

Natalia is a senior researcher at ConnectedCare and an associate professor at Delft University of Technology. She brings more than 20 years of experience in human-centered design research, connecting living labs, data-driven design and interactive concepts to support more sustainable social practices.

Paul Boemaars

Paul Boemaars

Business Development Manager

Paul has over a decade of experience accelerating tech start-ups and scale-ups. With a background in funding and finance and a strong network in the Dutch startup scene, he helps fund projects and form co-creation partnerships in R&D collaborations.

02 / Research & design

Research & Design / 03

Dominic Kremer BSc

Dominic Kremer BSc

E-health Designer

Dominic is an industrial designer creating meaningful e-health solutions. She combines creativity, visual storytelling and strategic thinking to turn user insights into accessible digital health experiences, bridging user needs, healthcare goals and clear communication.

Miha Arink MSc

Miha Arink MSc

Junior designer

Miha combines a passion for healthcare design with curiosity about the interaction between humans and technology. She blends creativity and empathy to bridge functionality and user-centered experiences in healthcare.

Oscar Vastenburg BSc

Oscar Vastenburg BSc

Product Engineer

With a background in mechanical engineering, Oscar is interested in the intersection of robotics, automation and healthcare innovation. He aims to design systems that improve both patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

03 / Development

Development / 03

Gil Oliveira BSc

Gil Oliveira BSc

Frontend Developer

Gil is a frontend developer and multimedia designer with experience in web and mobile development. He turns ideas into intuitive digital products, from responsive apps to visual identities and prototypes.

Vince van Diermen

Vince van Diermen

Junior Software Developer

Vince is a software developer interested in scalable and efficient solutions and in how technology, especially artificial intelligence, can improve people's lives.

Dennis Hofs MSc

Dennis Hofs MSc

Senior Software Developer

Dennis has spent many years developing software in healthcare research projects and production environments. As AI transforms the field, he is focused on keeping software clean and manageable for both developers and users.

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Your work could
make a difference.

Are you a student looking for an internship or graduation project? ConnectedCare welcomes motivated students in design, AI, ICT and communication. Work on digital health innovations such as conversational AI, digital companions and tools that support patients and healthcare professionals. Contribute to ongoing research and development projects, working with our team and partners to turn ideas into practical solutions.

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