Jonas Willén

Jonas Willén is a Lecturer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, working within the Division of Health Informatics and Logistics. He serves as Program Director for the MSc in Sports Technology and Director of RIU (National Sports University) at KTH. His professional focus centers on developing technological solutions to improve quality of life through health and sports applications.

Willén's research interests span health informatics and sports technology, with particular emphasis on wearable sensor systems, data synchronization, and applications for assisted living. His work addresses critical issues in elderly care, such as developing mobile security alarm systems that overcome the limitations of current home-bound solutions. He also focuses on sports instrumentation for performance analysis and coaching, with applications for both elite athletes and general fitness.

His publication record from 2011-2025 shows consistent research in sensor networks, wearable technology, and applications in healthcare and sports. The research trends indicate a progression from foundational work on data synchronization and sensor networks toward more applied solutions in health monitoring and sports performance analysis. His recent work demonstrates increasing focus on real-world implementation of these technologies.

As an educator, Willén teaches multiple courses including FullStack Development and DevOps, Health and Sports Instrumentation, Medical Engineering, Mobile Applications and Wireless Networks, and Sports Technology and Instrumentation. His teaching reflects his research interests, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical applications in technology development.

Willén's professional philosophy emphasizes technology's potential to evolve human capabilities, particularly in health and sports contexts. His work consistently aims to translate technical solutions into tangible benefits for end users, whether seniors needing reliable security systems or athletes seeking performance insights.