Dicle Berfin Köse

Dicle Berfin Köse serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Culture at BI Norwegian Business School. She is also affiliated with the BI Centre for Creative Industries and the Nordic Centre for Internet and Society, positioning her at the intersection of technology, business, and creative industries research.

Dr. Köse earned her academic credentials through a diverse educational path: PhD in Information Systems Science (2020) and M.Sc. in Information Systems Science from University of Jyväskylä, Finland, and B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University in Turkey. Prior to her academic career, she gained practical industry experience working in banking, software, and manufacturing sectors.

Her research program investigates how people interact with technologies across different contexts, with particular focus on hedonic versus utilitarian usage patterns, social media behaviors, and gamification applications. Köse examines phenomena like phubbing (phone snubbing), work engagement during remote work periods, and eco-driving technologies through the lens of information systems theory, psychological frameworks, and contextual factors. Her work often reveals important gender differences and contextual nuances in technology adoption and use.

Analysis of her publication record shows a strong focus on understanding how technological affordances shape human behavior in social and work contexts. Her research spans organizational psychology, human-computer interaction, and environmental applications of technology, with consistent attention to both theoretical contributions and practical implications for system design.

• Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences Doctoral Fellow
• Multiple research grants from external foundations and universities

Dr. Köse teaches courses in human-technology interaction and international business, bringing her research expertise into the classroom. Her industry background prior to academia provides practical perspective to her teaching. While specific grant details aren't listed in the provided text, her receipt of multiple external foundation grants indicates active research funding.

As a member of both the BI Centre for Creative Industries and the Nordic Centre for Internet and Society, Dr. Köse participates in interdisciplinary research communities focused on digital culture, technology adoption, and creative industry dynamics. These affiliations support her work examining the intersection of technology, business practices, and human behavior.