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Elin Uppström is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Campus Gotland since January 2019. Her expertise spans data science, machine learning, and digital innovation with a focus on public sector applications. With a doctoral degree from Stockholm University and a civil engineering background from the Royal Institute of Technology, she brings both academic rigor and practical experience to her teaching and research.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Data and Systems Science, Stockholm University (2017)
- Civil Engineering Degree in Computer Science, Royal Institute of Technology (2006)
Elin Uppström's research focuses on digitization in the public sector, value creation, and design. She investigates how IoT, AI, and digital technologies can transform government services and create public value. Her work explores boundary object theory, value co-creation and co-destruction in e-government, and design science artifacts. She has extensive experience with public sector innovation projects across Sweden, examining how digital solutions can address complex societal challenges while ensuring effective collaboration between citizens and government entities.
Uppström's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on digital innovation in the public sector. Her recent work examines cultural heritage digitization and incubators for digital innovation, while her earlier research explored ERP systems, cloud computing, and mobile government solutions. Across her publications, she applies theoretical frameworks like boundary object theory to understand value creation in digital government services. Her research trajectory shows an evolution from technical ERP systems toward broader digital transformation and public value creation in the public sector.
No specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information.
Uppström has advised numerous students in data science, machine learning, and innovation courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research has been supported by multiple competitive grants including projects funded by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, EU Horizon2020, Vinnova, and NordForsk. She has led and participated in over 10 research projects focusing on digitalization, IoT, and AI in the public sector, demonstrating her ability to secure funding for impactful research.
Uppström collaborates extensively with public sector organizations across Sweden, including municipal governments, county administrative boards, and national agencies. She works closely with Governo on expert sessions for public leaders and has contributed to projects with the Swedish Tax Agency, Statistics Sweden, and the Swedish National Heritage Board. Her research often involves interdisciplinary teams combining technical expertise with public administration knowledge.
