معرفی
Ala Sarah Alaqra is an Associate Professor (Docent) in Information Systems Research at Karlstad University, Sweden. She holds dual roles as a researcher and educator, contributing significantly to the fields of privacy engineering, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction. Her work bridges technical innovation with user-centric design principles, addressing challenges in healthcare systems, cloud computing, and digital transformation.
**Research Projects:**
- INNOPATH (2025–current): Innovating policy frameworks for innovation commons.
- INCREDILAB (2024–current): Enhancing climate resilience through digital education.
- Cross Border Cyber Capacity (CBCC) (2023–current): Strengthening cybersecurity collaboration between Sweden and Norway.
- PAPAYA (2018–2020): Developing privacy-preserving analytics platforms for cloud services under Horizon2020.
- PRISMACLOUD (2015–2018): Securing privacy in cloud services funded by Horizon2020.
**Teaching:** Responsible for 15+ courses across bachelor’s, master’s, and thesis levels, including:
- Bachelor’s courses: Interaction Design, Web Analytics, User-Centered Prototyping.
- Master’s courses: AI in Law, AR/VR Research, Experimental Multimedia Methods.
- Thesis supervision in information systems and technology.
**Research Focus:** Prioritizes user-centric solutions for privacy challenges in cloud computing, eHealth systems, and crisis management. Her work emphasizes practical implementations of cryptographic technologies, digital well-being during pandemics, and stakeholder collaboration in tech adoption.
**Grants & Collaborations:** Secured funding from VINNOVA, EU Horizon2020, and Interreg initiatives. Collaborates with municipalities, healthcare providers, and tech firms to translate research into actionable solutions.
**Labs/Teams:** Engaged in the INCREDILAB initiative and cross-border cybersecurity projects. Leads interdisciplinary teams addressing privacy-technology interface challenges.
