As Program Manager Urban Data & Intelligence, Thijs develops projects to explore how digital technologies can advance the public interests of the city and be applied in line with democratic values and processes.

Thijs comes from a background in social sciences and has worked extensively in the field of energy. His innovation projects included topics such as electric mobility, smart charging and creating synergies between transportation and energy infrastructures.

At Alliander, he started the Democracy by Design project, which focused on the relationship between smart infrastructures and democratic values and processes. In 2018 Thijs’ team won a Dutch Design Award for building the first “Prototype of a Transparent Charging Station”. This project explored the design of smart objects in public spaces while concurrently explaining to users the rationale of their behavior.

In his spare time, Thijs enjoys build interactive objects with Arduino and has also explored ice-cream making.

Thijs’ work is inspired by his observation that digital technologies have not benefitted humans in equal ways yet. He believes in the importance of proving the power of digital technologies adhering to equalitarian values and furthering the public interest of the city.

“Instead of serving our individual short-term interests, digital technology should target long-term collective interests.”

Event

Paving the way for a truly smart city

Responsible Urban Digitalization

June 22, 2023, 1.30 PM - 6 PM

Our Program Manager on Responsible Urban Digitization, Thijs Turel, co-authored the white paper "This is the real smart city - With the lively debate on democracy, data and technology in the smart city. On June 22, 2023, the White Paper will be presented.

Project

Responsible Sensing Lab

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

News

Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems

Responsible Urban Digitalization

The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides...

News

Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems

Responsible Urban Digitalization

The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides...

Event

Responsible Sensing Lab anniversary event 2023

Responsible Urban Digitalization

16 February 2023 from 3.00 - 6.30 pm

To celebrate our 2nd official anniversary, we are hosting an event on Thursday 16 February in Amsterdam. Prof.dr.ir. Peter-Paul Verbeek will provide a keynote on this festive day.

News

Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers

Event

AMS Seminar with Rachel Franklin

Wed, February 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET

Join us for a seminar with Rachel Franklin, a leading expert in smart cities, as she explores the spatial component of sensor networks and the emergence of coverage gaps in smart cities.

Event

AMS Seminar with Rachel Franklin

Wed, February 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET

Join us for a seminar with Rachel Franklin, a leading expert in smart cities, as she explores the spatial component of sensor networks and the emergence of coverage gaps in smart cities.

Project

DRO-DMI

Smart Urban Mobility

DRO-DMI explores, develops, and tests digital, data-based solutions to better manage the use of public space.

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium

Event

Paving the way for a truly smart city

Responsible Urban Digitalization

June 22, 2023, 1.30 PM - 6 PM

Our Program Manager on Responsible Urban Digitization, Thijs Turel, co-authored the white paper "This is the real smart city - With the lively debate on democracy, data and technology in the smart city. On June 22, 2023, the White Paper will be presented.

Event

Paving the way for a truly smart city

Responsible Urban Digitalization

June 22, 2023, 1.30 PM - 6 PM

Our Program Manager on Responsible Urban Digitization, Thijs Turel, co-authored the white paper "This is the real smart city - With the lively debate on democracy, data and technology in the smart city. On June 22, 2023, the White Paper will be presented.

Project

Responsible Sensing Lab

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

Project

Responsible Sensing Lab

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

Project

Responsible Sensing Lab

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

Project

Responsible Sensing Lab

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

News

Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems

Responsible Urban Digitalization

The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides...

Event

Responsible Sensing Lab anniversary event 2023

Responsible Urban Digitalization

16 February 2023 from 3.00 - 6.30 pm

To celebrate our 2nd official anniversary, we are hosting an event on Thursday 16 February in Amsterdam. Prof.dr.ir. Peter-Paul Verbeek will provide a keynote on this festive day.

News

Privacy preserving crowd sensing systems

Responsible Urban Digitalization

The need for crowd sensing in urban scenarios has been acknowledged by urban governing bodies, as it provides...

Event

Responsible Sensing Lab anniversary event 2023

Responsible Urban Digitalization

16 February 2023 from 3.00 - 6.30 pm

To celebrate our 2nd official anniversary, we are hosting an event on Thursday 16 February in Amsterdam. Prof.dr.ir. Peter-Paul Verbeek will provide a keynote on this festive day.

News

Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers

News

Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers

News

Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers

News

Smart doorbell cameras pose a danger

Responsible Urban Digitalization

Thijs Turèl from AMS Institute wrote an opinion piece for Dutch newspaper Trouw on smart doorbells and the dangers

Event

AMS Seminar with Rachel Franklin

Wed, February 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET

Join us for a seminar with Rachel Franklin, a leading expert in smart cities, as she explores the spatial component of sensor networks and the emergence of coverage gaps in smart cities.

Event

AMS Seminar with Rachel Franklin

Wed, February 1, 2023, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM CET

Join us for a seminar with Rachel Franklin, a leading expert in smart cities, as she explores the spatial component of sensor networks and the emergence of coverage gaps in smart cities.

Project

DRO-DMI

Smart Urban Mobility

DRO-DMI explores, develops, and tests digital, data-based solutions to better manage the use of public space.

Project

DRO-DMI

Smart Urban Mobility

DRO-DMI explores, develops, and tests digital, data-based solutions to better manage the use of public space.

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium

News

AMS Institute part of DRO-DMI consortium