Guri Birgitte Verne

Guri Birgitte Verne is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Oslo’s Department of Design of Information Systems. Her work focuses on human-centered technologies in public administration, including participatory design, automation ethics, and digital service accessibility. She has held roles in academia, government, and research institutions since 1983.

• Current Position: Senior Lecturer (since 2019)
• Prior Roles: Post.doc in BRIS project (2015-2018), Government Consultant (2000-2007), Norwegian Computing Center (1983-1999)

Research Interests

Dr. Verne’s research explores the intersection of technology and societal practices. Key areas include:

• Design of inclusive digital public services
• Ethical implications of automation and AI in governance
• Participatory methods for citizen engagement

Recent Work Trends

Her recent publications analyze chatbot usability for marginalized groups, automation in media workflows, and human-robot interaction in domestic settings. She emphasizes bridging technical systems with real-world societal needs.

Awards & Grants

Her post-doctoral work was funded by the Regional Research Fund. She served on Norway’s National Research Ethics Committee for Science and Technology (2006-2009).

Labs & Collaborations

She is part of the Design of Information Systems (DESIGN) research group, collaborating on projects like the BRIS initiative and participatory design conferences.