Elias holds a master’s degree in communication studies and is a user researcher at SMIT, where his primary research focuses on driving innovation within the media landscape through the integration of new technologies. His expertise lies in the application of living lab methodologies and co-creation approaches to foster collaborative and user-driven development. In the Presence project, Elias, together with his colleagues Iris and Louise, plays a key role in coordinating WP1, ensuring a strong focus on human-centered development and the seamless integration of user needs into the project’s outcomes.
