Cato Bjørkli

Cato Bjørkli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of human factors, organizational psychology, and artificial intelligence. He holds a Cand.psychol (2003) and PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (2006) from NTNU. His academic roles include supervising students at all levels and contributing to national/international research projects.

Research interests include sustainable AI use, organizational development, human-technology interaction (HTO systems), and positive psychology in work contexts. He has led projects like Privacy preserving Transactive Energy Management (PriTEM) and serves on UiO's INTED leadership team. Key themes in his work involve chatbot user experience, organizational climate, and innovation.

Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing trends in AI ethics, chatbot design, organizational change, and human factors. His work bridges technical design with psychological principles, addressing challenges in healthcare, customer service, and workplace innovation.

Advising and grants: Supervised numerous master's and doctoral students. Active in curriculum development for interdisciplinary programs like AIxWork and INTED initiatives. Engaged in grant-funded projects focusing on technology implementation and organizational learning.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the UiO AI Taskforce and contributes to interdepartmental projects on human-centered technology. His research group explores AI applications in education and healthcare systems.