Experience

1. Researcher

   CoDesign Lab January 2024 – Present

   Contributed to an interdisciplinary research confluence employing mixed-methods approaches to develop human-centered cognitive technologies with real-world impact.

   Research focus:

   • Semantic interpretation of multimodal human behavior data (knowledge representation)
   • Naturalistic experimentation “in the wild” bridging computational and behavioral methods
   • Visuoauditory & spatial cognition and visual attention in embodied interaction

   Outcomes: 1 journal article (under review), 1 conference publication, 1 journal article (in-progress), plus dissemination through workshops and tutorials

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2. Doctoral Candidate

   University of Skövde October 2017 – May 2024

   

   My research explored multimodal event, visual, and biological motion perception in naturalistic and interactive contexts—such as moving images and embodied human activities.Over the course of my doctoral work, I have demonstrated:

   1. Knowledge and Understanding: Broad and systematic grasp of the research domain, with advanced, up-to-date expertise in visual and interaction-based perception, grounded in both general and domain-specific methodologies.
   2. Research Competence and Skills: Strong capacity for critical analysis, independent problem formulation, and execution of research using suitable methods. Presented findings at national and international forums, contributed to knowledge creation, and engaged in both academic and societal development through teaching and research.
   3. Judgment and Ethical Approach: Demonstrated intellectual autonomy and ethical integrity in research design and conduct, with a clear understanding of the responsibilities and limitations of academic inquiry in society.

   Key Highlights:

   • Designed and conducted five research studies using diverse methodologies, resulting in peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals and top-tier conferences.
   • Developed large-scale multimodal datasets, including interaction scenarios (stimuli), annotated scene data, and extensive eye-tracking recordings.
   • Skilled in data analysis and visualization of complex datasets (motion capture, eye-tracking, event/object annotations), with expertise in conceptual modeling and knowledge representation.
   • Led scientific tasks in collaborative projects with researchers from IIT Genoa, University of Örebro, and University of Bremen; contributed to the EU DREAM Project through data mining and analysis.
   • Actively disseminated research at conferences, workshops, tutorials, doctoral colloquia, and invited talks—nationally and internationally.

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3. Teaching Assistant / Lecturer (Adjunkt)

   University of Skövde August 2018 – January 2024

   

   Served across multiple terms as a Teaching Assistant and for one term as a Lecturer (Adjunkt) for undergraduate and graduate-level courses ,supporting both on-campus and online instruction. Responsibilities include:

   • Delivering regular lectures, tutorials, and supervising student projects
   • Preparing assignments, grading exams and coursework, and providing feedback
   • Assisting with administrative tasks such as registrations, grade reporting, scheduling, and handling announcements
   • As course responsible — overseeing course planning, content delivery, grading, registration, and all related communication and coordination

   Courses and Terms Taught:

   • Advanced Data Visualization and Analysis (2023–2024, 1 term) – [Adjunkt] Course responsible and assistance
   • Participation in Scientific Studies (2022, 1 term) – Teaching and coordination
   • Research Methods and Techniques in UXD (2018–2023, 6 terms) – Teaching, assistance and supervision
   • Affective Interactions & Emotions (2018–2019, 2 terms) – Teaching Assistance

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4. Chairman, PhD Student Council

   University of Skövde May 2020 – May 2022

   

   Chaired the PhD Student Council, representing doctoral students in academic and administrative matters.

   • Organized and facilitated monthly meetings to discuss student concerns and initiatives.
   • Collaborated with university departments to improve doctoral programs and student welfare.
   • Coordinated events and workshops aimed at professional development and community building.
   • Managed communication between the council and the broader student population, ensuring transparency and inclusivity.

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5. Laboratory Assistant

   University of Skövde January 2019 – December 2021

   

   Supported the Interaction Lab & ASSAR Innovation Arena through programming, outreach, and technical training.

   • Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) Programming: Developed and implemented programs facilitating interactions between humans and robots, enhancing the lab’s research capabilities.
   • Robot Demonstrations at ASSAR Innovation Arena: Managed and operated humanoid robots such as Pepper, Nao, and Furhat during public demonstrations. This included designing and programming interactive scenarios for the Pepper robot, allowing visitors to engage with it autonomously without supervision. Regularly monitored robot performance and ensured the setup was functioning optimally.
   • Public Engagement and Outreach: Assisted in organizing and executing HRI demonstrations at various public events, including schools, senior centers, and special invitation gatherings, aiming to promote understanding and interest in robotics among diverse audiences.
   • Training and Technical Support: Conducted hands-on tutorials and demonstrations for researchers and students using lab technologies, including robots (Pepper, Nao, Furhat) and eye-tracking devices (Gazepoint, PupilLabs glasses), helping them set up, experiment, and collect data effectively.

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6. Researcher

   COGSOL Research Services July 2016 – June 2017

   

   As a co-founding member of Cogsol, I supported the core team in shaping the service, business, and marketing strategies. My primary role involved developing client-facing case studies and translating client needs into actionable research insights and product directions.

   Our work centered on understanding user behavior at the intersection of consumer psychology, behavioral economics, ergonomics, and design research. We explored how people interact with products and services—physically, cognitively, and culturally—to identify usability challenges and uncover functional opportunities. This involved deep consumer research, often using tools like eye-tracking to evaluate brand perception, packaging, and digital interfaces such as websites and mobile apps.

   Across projects, we applied a mixed-methods approach combining ethnographic fieldwork, surveys, usability studies, interviews, A/B testing, and quantitative engagement metrics, all grounded in established literature.

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7. Software Engineer

   Capgemini June 2013 – October 2013

   
   Underwent comprehensive training in both back-end and front-end web development, with a focus on the Microsoft .NET Framework. Gained hands-on experience in building scalable web applications using ASP.NET and C#, encompassing the full software development lifecycle, particularly aligned with Fincorp, emphasizing secure and efficient enterprise solutions.