John Taverniers

John Taverniers is a public safety expert, behavioral designer, and research professional with a diverse skill set in stress management, security risk management, crisis negotiation, and human-centered design.

With a solid educational background including a PhD in Stress Management & Performance, Postgraduate studies in Ergonomics, and multiple Master's degrees in various psychology and industrial sciences fields, John has a strong academic foundation to support his practical expertise.

He has a proven track record as a User-experience, Training Design & Research Expert at RedSmart - Human Factors Lab, where he leverages his insights into human performance to drive effective and user-centered solutions.

John has previously served as a Member of the 'Comité Académique de Bioéthique' at Brussels' Independent Research Alliance and as the Head of the Chair of Psychology at the Royal Military Academy in Belgium.

His focus spans stress and performance applications, security risk management, crisis negotiation, actionable contract research, and human-centered design, aiming to enhance efficacy, efficiency, and user satisfaction in diverse operational settings.

Driven by a strong motivation to take on new challenges globally, John Taverniers is a creative problem solver known for his leadership skills and ability to navigate complex and sensitive professional environments.