Henricus Verhagen

Henricus Verhagen is a Professor and Head of the Interaction Design and Learning Unit at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University. His research spans multiple domains including computer games and gaming, computational social simulation, agent theories inspired by social science, and ethics in AI. He serves as president of the European Social Simulation Association (ESSA) and contributes to SU's digital human sciences working group and national infrastructure HumInfra.

• Contact: verhagen@dsv.su.se
• Full name usage: Uses 'Harko' in publications
• Research focus: AI ethics, social simulation, agent-based modeling

Research Interests encompass a unique blend of technical and social aspects: agent-based simulations for collective action problems, ethical frameworks for hybrid online systems, and player retention analysis in digital games. His work bridges computational models with real-world applications in public sector AI implementation and educational technology.

Research Projects include both ongoing and completed initiatives like Mixed Reality Shared Engagement in Cultural Events (SECE) and Legal & Ethical AI Framework in Healthcare under the SPARC partnership.