Ana Kustrak Korper

Ana Kustrak Korper is a Researcher at the Department of Computer Science (IDA) at Linköping University, affiliated with the Human-centered systems (HCS) group. Her research focuses on service design, service innovation, and cross-disciplinary approaches to technology and organizational challenges. She holds a postdoctoral position and has contributed to studies on service design methodologies in public sectors and startups. Her work bridges academia and practical innovation, emphasizing the role of meaning and interdisciplinary collaboration in service systems.

Key research areas include understanding service design's role in innovation processes, particularly in technology startups and public services. Her publications span conference contributions and peer-reviewed journals, exploring topics like generative metaphors in design, smart services, and conceptual frameworks for service innovation.

Ana collaborates with colleagues across departments such as the Department of Computer Science and interdisciplinary teams at Linköping University. Though no formal awards are listed, her work contributes to the university's research in human-computer interaction and service science.