Patrick Janssen
Head Of Research at Packhunt
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Top SchoolPatrick Janssen is Head of Research at Packhunt and a spatial computing specialist with over a decade of experience bridging architecture, design and interactive technologies. His career moves from architectural practice into academia—rising from PhD researcher and postdoc roles in Hong Kong to a long tenure as Assistant and Associate Professor at the National University of Singapore—before shifting to industry research leadership. He combines rigorous academic training (PhD in Architecture, MSc in Cognitive Science and Intelligent Computing, AA Diploma) with hands-on exploration of spatial and immersive systems, making him fluent in both conceptual design and implemented prototypes. Based in Amsterdam, he focuses on turning complex spatial problems into usable systems, often drawing on cognitive-science perspectives that are not obvious from his architectural roots. Known for interdisciplinary curiosity, he directs research that sits at the intersection of architecture, HCI and spatial computing, mentoring teams to translate research into product-relevant insights. Patrick’s profile suggests a rare blend of scholarly depth and applied innovation, well suited to lead research-driven product development.
11 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Architecture at The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityAA Diploma (MA Architecture), Architecture, AA Diploma (MA Architecture), Architecture at Architectural AssociationMaster of Science - MS, Cognitive Science and Intelligent Computing, Distinction, Master of Science - MS, Cognitive Science and Intelligent Computing, Distinction at University of WestminsterBachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture, Bachelor of Architecture - BArch, Architecture at Manchester University
Github Skills (54)
tla9
file-format9
semantics9
ifttt8
fmi8
odk8
geometry7
google-sheets7
python7
parametric7
rust6
neat6
gantt-chart6
excel6
pivot-tables6
Programming languages (6)
Github contributions (5)
phtj/patrick-janssen
Feb 2018 - May 2022
Contributions:84 pushes, 1 branch in 4 years 4 months
design-automation/mobius-mooc-generator
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
Contributions:20 commits, 76 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 1 month
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