UI Personalization Fundamentals

Christophe Strobbe has established himself as a leading authority in digital accessibility with over two decades of dedicated experience in ICT accessibility research for persons with disabilities. His distinguished career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including roles as a researcher at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and as Researcher and Lecturer at Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, before assuming his current position as Principal Digital Accessibility Specialist at Eleven Ways. His expertise has been instrumental in providing consultancy services to major organizations, including the European Commission's Directorate-General for Communication. Strobbe's contributions to digital accessibility are particularly noteworthy through his long-term involvement with the World Wide Web Consortium, where he served as an Invited Expert in various working groups, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Working Group and the Evaluation and Repair Tools Working Group. His professional credentials include IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist certification, and his work encompasses comprehensive accessibility consultancy, compliance audits, and professional training. Throughout his career, he has participated in ten EU-funded research and development projects, alongside numerous smaller initiatives, demonstrating his commitment to advancing digital accessibility standards and practices. His multilingual capabilities, spanning Dutch, English, German, French, and elementary knowledge of Chinese and Spanish, have enabled him to contribute effectively to international accessibility initiatives and foster global collaboration in making digital technology accessible to all users.