Niklas Rönnberg

Niklas Rönnberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Sound Technology at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), part of the Institute of Technology. His research focuses on sonification as a complementary modality in interdisciplinary applications, including information visualization, interaction design, and cognitive psychology. He teaches courses in sound technology, research methodology, and digital media production for Media Technology, AI and Engineering, and Graphic Design & Communication programs.

His academic journey includes a Master's in Communication Science and a PhD in Technical Audiology (2014). He has led projects like 'Sound of Art,' where sonification transformed Nordic artworks into musical experiences. His work explores how musical elements enhance data understanding and interaction in fields like process control and decision support. Rönnberg actively promotes sonification's societal impact through conferences like the International Conference on Auditory Display.

Research affiliations include Media and Information Technology (MIT) and Visualization and Interaction Design (VID) groups. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on sonification's role in urban planning, AI education, and multimodal interfaces. His current interests emphasize making sonification accessible beyond academia, particularly in public spaces and creative industries.