I’m thrilled to share that I have joined the Department of Information Technology at Uppsala University as a postdoctoral researcher in the ConnectMe project, a research project aimed at advancing Connected Mental Healthcare. This three-year project, led by Uppsala University’s department of Women’s and Children’s Health, focuses on the concept of Connected Mental Health and investigates how digital tools, such as video consultations, can influence the work environment for clinicians while providing flexible mental health services to patients.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a specialization in Computer Science, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Information Systems, and a PhD in Information Systems. You may find my profile here.

I am a researcher and an educator with over 10 years of experience in research and teaching. My overarching research goal is to understand how technological advancements affect individuals in diverse settings. For the last five years, I was involved in a multi-disciplinary Marie Curie project focused on the intersection of digital technologies, healthcare, and mental health. In my PhD in Information Systems, I explored designing IT applications for different groups of informal caregivers in Sweden – Swedish native, immigrant and head and neck cancer. I used multiple design methods to explore this design and provided a critical comparative analysis. Prior to that, I have worked in the area of technology adoption in diverse cultural settings. I have extensive experience in working in inter-disciplinary projects and mixed methods.

In my previous research, I explored the support that caregivers need from mental health care professionals through video consultations, focusing on the challenges they face. Building on this understanding, it would be insightful to investigate how such video consultations affect the clinicians’ work environment, including potential changes in workload, stress levels, and job satisfaction. This could pave the way for developing sustainable solutions that balance the needs of patients and clinicians, fostering a more effective and supportive mental health care system.

I am also dedicated to fostering inclusive, learner-centric environments, which I emphasize in my teaching philosophy. My work spans a variety of interdisciplinary areas, including design science research, connected health and digital transformation in healthcare, technology adoption and I am passionate about contributing to innovation in both teaching and research practices.

In this role, I will contribute to the project’s mixed-method approach, which includes interviews with psychologists and psychiatrists, national surveys, and a Delphi study with mental health clinicians. This approach will help us gain deeper insights into the practical and emotional demands of digital tools, the challenges faced by mental health professionals, and strategies to create more flexible, sustainable work conditions in mental health care.

Looking Ahead

I’m super excited to work alongside colleagues like Maria Hägglund, Charlotte Blease, Åsa Cajander, Sofia Ouhbi, and Magdalena Ramstedt Stadin. As we delve into this project, we look forward to sharing insights that will shape the future of digital mental health solutions, helping clinicians and patients alike benefit from a more flexible, connected healthcare system. Watch this space for more updates on the research.