Abdolrasoul Habibipour

Abdolrasoul (Rasoul) Habibipour is an Associate Professor in Information Systems at Luleå University of Technology in Sweden where he is affiliated with the Digital Services and Systems division within the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering. He also serves as Managing Director of Botnia Living Lab and holds a research fellowship at the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking at Stellenbosch University in South Africa.

His research primarily focuses on participatory design and user engagement in information systems development processes, with particular emphasis on Living Labs methodology. His work spans across digital transformation, innovation processes, and education innovation within higher education contexts. The research demonstrates strong connections between theoretical frameworks and practical implementation in real-world settings.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Education 4.0 frameworks, Living Lab methodologies, and sustainable impact through systemic change. The work shows interdisciplinary connections between information systems, educational innovation, and community-based research approaches.

• Guest editor for international journals
• Track chair for academic conferences
• Reviewer for scientific journals in information systems field

With over 13 years of professional experience in IT projects as project leader, manager, designer, developer, and programmer, he brings substantial practical expertise to his academic work. He has supervised students at bachelor, master, and PhD levels, contributing to the next generation of information systems professionals.