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Ester Appelgren is an Associate Professor in Journalism and Head of School at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University. She holds a PhD in Media Technology and focuses on Data Journalism, Media Leadership, and Digital Integrity. Her work bridges technological innovation with ethical journalistic practices, particularly in crisis communication and public service media contexts.
Educatio: PhD in Media Technology. Research interests include data-driven storytelling, media management during crises, and the evolving role of interactivity in journalism. She chairs the Journalism division of Nordmedia and serves on editorial boards for Digital Journalism and Journalistica.
Her recent research explores pandemic-era media responses, ethical use of sensor data in journalism, and the paternalistic implications of interactive media. She has published widely on Nordic journalism trends and media convergence challenges. Currently, she is not participating in active research projects but remains active in editorial and academic leadership roles.
Key contributions include analyzing media leadership during the pandemic, evaluating digital transformation in Swedish public service news, and critiquing technological determinism in journalism studies. Her work emphasizes balancing innovation with ethical accountability in data journalism practices.
