Light Cognition Attention Perception IEIS GA860613

de Kort, Yvonne A.W. (Project member)
de Kort, Yvonne A.W. (Project Manager)
Smolders, Karin C.H.J. (Contact Person invoices)
Schlangen, Luc J.M. (Contact Person invoices)
Haans, Antal (Contact Person invoices)
Overeem, Sebastiaan (Contact Person invoices)
Schrijnemakers, Laurens R.R. (Project communication officer)
Gecer, Elifnaz (Project member)
Verhoef, Vaida T.R. (Project member)
Jedon, Richard (Project member)

Project: Research direct

Status	Active
Effective start/end date	1/03/20 → 29/02/24

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The LIGHTCAP project is a European Training Network under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions framework. LIGHTCAP aims to provide a strong, innovative and necessary impulse to our insights in the intricate and complex relationships between light, perception, attention and cognition. What: Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Network When: contract start between April 1stand September 1st Where: 8 Universities: Basel, Berlin, Eindhoven, Lausanne, Liège, Manchester, Sheffield Duration: 3 – 4 years
Training experts on truly intelligent, human-centric lighting Cognition, attention and perception (CAP) are crucial for the productive, safe and healthy functioning of people. Based on recent studies, light aids CAP, both directly and indirectly. However, large-scale migration to cities, more time spent indoors and our 24-hour economy have affected people’s light exposure, with adverse effects on their health, social and cognitive functioning. Truly human-centred lighting is therefore becoming crucial. The EU-funded LIGHTCAP project intends to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge on the relationship between light and CAP, by preparing the next generation of experts studying truly intelligent, human-centric lighting. This work will result in a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers able to grasp the implications of their findings for other fields.