Gustaf Juell-Skielse

Gustaf Juell-Skielse is a Professor of Information Systems at the University of Borås, affiliated with the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT and the Department of Information Technology. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Center for Digitalization and Project Leader for Tech Borås. His research focuses on digital innovation, service automation, and enterprise information systems, with notable contributions to innovation contests as policy tools and educational frameworks. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, authored textbooks, and received accolades such as the Best Paper Award at ICEGOV 2022 and EGOV 2010.

Education:

• PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University (2011)
• M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden (1989)

Research Interests: Juell-Skielse explores digital innovation contests as pedagogical tools, service automation in public and private sectors, and IT-driven organizational change. His work bridges theory and practice through projects like the Center for Digitalization and collaboration with firms like Accenture.

Awards and Recognition:

• Best Reviewer Award, Communications of the Association for Information Systems (2017)
• President, Swedish Academy for Information Systems (2023)

Grants and Projects: Led international research projects on digital innovation contests and service automation. His work emphasizes practical implementation, including developing frameworks for evaluating contest impact and fostering industry-academia collaboration.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Innovation Lab at the University of Borås, focusing on applied research in digital innovation and educational technology.