Jan Smits

Jan Smits is an emeritus Full Professor who held the Chair of Law and Technology in the Industrial Engineering & Innovation Sciences department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His expertise spans telecommunication engineering and the interdisciplinary fields of law and political science. Initially, his research concentrated on mobile telecommunications and digital television, but over the past decade, he has shifted his focus to privacy protection and information security. Smits emphasizes the importance of integrating humanities and social sciences into engineering programs, arguing that these disciplines enrich technical education, particularly in areas where technology intersects with law, such as self-driving cars and privacy issues.On Coursera, Jan Smits offers several courses related to privacy and standardization, including "Privacy in Europe," "Privacy in the USA," and "Standardisation & Technology." His courses aim to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of privacy regulations and their implications in various technological contexts. Through his work, Jan Smits contributes significantly to the dialogue on how legal frameworks can adapt to rapidly evolving technologies.