Karin Hannes is associate professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences (social research methodology group) of KU Leuven. Her main research interest is in developing, applying, & refining approaches to qualitative research & research evidence synthesis. Her research team is involved in exploring the potential of arts-based & multi-sensory research methods for use in a community-based, social-cultural & social welfare context, with a particular focus on how people respond to their changing living environment & conditions. Prof. Hannes works from a transdisciplinary research perspective & prefers to walk on the thin line between art & social sciences.