Ola Knutsson

Ola Knutsson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University, and a key member of the ReVisE Research Group. His work focuses on participatory design of digital systems, with emphasis on empowering users in educational and social work contexts. He holds a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from KTH and serves as director of Stockholm University's bachelor programme in Interaction Design and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Designs for Learning.

• Education: PhD in Human-Computer Interaction (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Research Interests: Knutsson’s research spans participatory design, technology’s role in education, and ethical design practices. He investigates how digital tools like text chat can mediate corrective feedback in language learning, enhance self-regulation, and support shared decision-making in social services. His work also explores teachers’ design processes and the implicit pedagogy in technology use.

Article Trends: His recent publications (2024–2023) emphasize ethical design (e.g., corporate responsibility in technology) and dynamic assessment (e.g., AI-driven feedback in language learning). Earlier works (2022–2020) focus on user participation in social work, pedagogical patterns, and sociocultural theory applied to digital literacy. Older articles (2019 and earlier) examine collaborative learning and mobile technology in primary education.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award (2nd Place) for Unsupervised Evaluation of Parser Robustness (2005)

Grants and Projects: Knutsson has participated in projects funded by Vinnova (2007–2009), Vetenskapsrådet (2010–2013), Forte & Kamprad Foundation (2018–2024), and Nordplus (2023–2025). These projects address participatory design in education, social work, and ethical technology frameworks.