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Research interests
Marcel Bastiaansen obtained a master in Experimental Psychology (1996) and a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (cum laude) in 2000, both from Tilburg University. Since 2021 Marcel is a full professor of Leisure and Tourism Experience at BUas and at Tilburg University. At Tilburg University, he is affiliated with the department of Cognitive Neuropsychology of the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Marcel is the co-founder and director of BUas' Experience Lab, which houses a range of innovative research facilities for objective, biologically-based measurements of visitor experiences and emotions. He leads a research team that studies leisure and tourism experiences, and how these related to subjective well-being and quality of life.
Marcel is also a member of the management team of BUas' Academy for Leisure and Events. Marcel teaches courses in BUas' scientific educational programs (BSc Leisure Studies, BSc Tourism, MSc Leisure and Tourism) on the Psychology of Leisure, on Experience Research and Design, and quantitative research methods.
Subjects
Experience research, emotions, neuroscience techniques, subjective well-being
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Enhancing the experience? Exploring the impact of augmented reality on staged performances.
Jordão, A. C., Mitas, O., Van Gisbergen, M. S., Richards, G. & Bastiaansen, M. C. M., 2025, In: World Leisure Journal. 2025Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Beyond relaxation: studying and designing for challenges in couples vacations.
Shahvali, M., Ward, D. P., Mitas, O., Smith, S., Hill, B., Behrad Far, R., Coffey, J. & Bastiaansen, M. C. M., 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Commercial friendships in pubs: Defining the quality, levels, and process.
Velthuis, S. J., Mitas, O., Losekoot, E. & Bastiaansen, M. C. M., Oct 2024, In: International Journal of Hospitality Management. 123, OctoberResearch output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Conceptualising meaningful experiences: towards a theoretical framework.
Bastiaansen, M. C. M., 3 Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Conceptualizing meaningful experiences.
Bastiaansen, M. C. M. & Duerden, D. M., 2024, In: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research. 2024Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Activities
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EXPRESSO tasting.
Bastiaansen, M. (Organiser), Shahvali, M. (Organiser), Strijbosch, W. (Organiser) & Jordão, A. C. (Organiser)
11 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Contribution at workshop, seminar, course
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Brian Hill
Bastiaansen, M. (Host) & Calvi, L. (Host)
19 Apr 2023 → 20 Apr 2023Activity: Hosting a visitor
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Meaningful leisure and tourism experiences as catalysts for wellbeing.
Bastiaansen, M. (Keynote speaker)
10 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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The cognitive neuroscience of leisure experiences.
Bastiaansen, M. (Invited speaker)
24 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Experience electified.
Bastiaansen, M. (Invited speaker)
18 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
Press/Media
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Don’t fall for the vacation paradox (Research cited on buas.nl)
20/05/24 → 1/07/24
1 item of Media coverage, 255 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Japan wil prijzen verhogen voor toeristen om overlast tegen te gaan (Interview on EYDaily)
20/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Ook toerist baalt van drukte in Amsterdam en wil zelfs betalen voor tips om die te ontlopen (Interview in Parool)
29/03/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Ondanks regen, hagel of bloedhitte krijgt de zomervakantie een dikke 8 (Interview on RTL Nieuws)
15/09/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Toeristen willen betalen voor minder drukte op bestemmingen : met VR gedrag onderzocht op drukke locaties (Research cited on NRIT)
21/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Literati Award 2020
Bastiaansen, M. (Recipient), Lub, X. D. (Recipient), Mitas, O. (Recipient), Jung, T. (Recipient), Passos-Ascencao, M. (Recipient), Han, D.-I. D. (Recipient), Moilanen, T. (Recipient), Smit, B. (Recipient) & Strijbosch, W. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Wait A Minute: Eye-tracking attention for digital advertising in waiting conditions.
van Gisbergen, M. (PI), Campos, F. (CoI), Boode, W. (CoI) & Bastiaansen, M. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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HUBRIS: HUman-like Behaviour of Robotic In-vehicle Systems.
Weppner, J. (PI), Bastiaansen, M. (PI), Khademi, E. (CoI), Boode, W. (CoI), Nesterova, N. (CoI), Martens, S. (CoI) & Mitas, O. (CoI)
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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DIGIREAL-XL Research, Development and Innovation Center on Digital Realities for Societal-Economic Impact.
Mayer, I. (PI), Heijligers, B. (CoI), Bastiaansen, M. (CoI), van Gisbergen, M. (CoI), Uzunova, E. (CoI) & van Apeldoorn, N. (CoI)
1/12/21 → 30/11/25
Project: Research
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Van Gogh Storysperience
Hover, M. (CoI), Bastiaansen, M. (CoI), Bargeman, B. (CoI), van Waalwijk, J. (CoI), Strijbosch, W. (CoI), Calvi, L. (CoI) & Mitas, O. (CoI)
Van Gogh Brabant, Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality (CELTH )
1/01/18 → …
Project: Research
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ASE: Augmented Stadium Experience
Bastiaansen, M. (PI), van Gisbergen, M. (CoI), Boode, W. (CoI), Mitas, O. (CoI), Jordão, A. C. (CoI) & Geijsel, A.-M. (CoI)
1/05/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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