Nicole Berx

Nicole Berx is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in innovation, research, and marketing. She currently serves as the Innovation Manager at FlandersMake@UGent – Corelab CVAMO, a position she has held since June 2024.1 Her career is characterized by a focus on integrating academic research with practical applications, particularly in the areas of human-robot collaboration and systemic safety.1

Professional Background

Nicole's career spans several decades and includes notable achievements:

Academic and Research::

• Completed a PhD in Engineering Science at KU Leuven (2020-2024), focusing on collaborative robots and systemic safety1
• Currently works as a Research Assistant at KU Leuven Faculty of Science, studying systemic safety in collaborative robots1

Entrepreneurship and Marketing::

• Co-founded The House of Marketing in 1994, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit1
• Developed expertise in data-driven marketing and new technologies1
• Remained active with Quanteus Group until 2019 after The House of Marketing's acquisition in 20141

Industry Experience::

• Held positions at major companies including Schöller (now Nestlé), Warner Lambert, and British American Tobacco1
• Gained experience in international marketing, product management, and sales administration1

Current Focus and Interests

Nicole's current work revolves around:

• Digitization and cyber-physical systems (Industry 4.0) and their impact on society and organizations1
• Human-Robot Collaboration and Systemic Safety1
• Data-driven solutions, GDPR, and Augmented Intelligence1

Additional Roles

Beyond her primary position, Nicole is involved in:

• Mentoring startups through The Birdhouse, a Belgian accelerator program1
• Serving as an Associate Member of Women on Board Belgium1

Education

Nicole's educational background includes:

• PhD in Engineering Science from KU Leuven (2020-2024)1
• Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of South Carolina (1980-1982)1
• Postgraduate studies in Big Data & Analytics from KU Leuven (2018-2019)1
• Certification in European Data Protection from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (2018)1

Nicole Berx's LinkedIn profile (username: nicoleberx) reflects her commitment to lifelong learning and her passion for bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in the field of human-robot collaboration and systemic safety.