Research portraits

Meet some of our reserachers at the Departments of Applied Information Technology.

The creative challenge of finding the best games for new technology

[2011-02-03] Staffan Björk is a games researcher within the field of interaction design. It is a relatively new field, which means that Staffan is pursuing research to develop an essential common terminology for this field. But naturally he is also involved in finding the best games opportunities adapted for new technology. Read about Staffan and his research at the IT Faculty's web.

IT turns ingrained notions on their head when it comes to innovation

[2010-12-10] Professor Jan Ljungberg at the Department of Applied IT is investigating the significance of the digital revolution for our society, and in particular how companies and authorities should navigate their way through changing conditions.

Read the interview at the IT Faculty's web.

What are we really doing about climate change? And if we do nothing - why?

[2010-10-22] "To achieve a sustainable society, humanity is dependent on its ability to learn and adapt" says Professor Ilan Chabay. We already possess most of the knowledge and technology needed to eliminate the threat of climate change and the question at hand is what to do next. Link to news.

How do we incorporate new technology with old habits?

[2010-10-04] Alexandra Weilenmann has appeared frequently in media in recent years due to her studies on the use of different kinds of mobile technology. At the moment she is studying hunting teams and their use of modern communication technology; how elderly people deal with their mobile phones; and possibilities of using mobile phones before, during, and after visiting a museum. Read the interview at the IT Faculty's web.