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Olav W. Bertelsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD and serves as a union representative for employees with university degrees at the department, and chairs the union representatives at the faculty level. His primary research area is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with a focus on healthcare technology, participatory design, and critical computing. His work explores topics like context-aware systems in healthcare, user experience design principles, and the sociotechnical implications of technology in public and clinical settings.
Bertelsen has authored influential papers on topics such as blood pressure self-measurement adherence, critical design theory, and the role of local decision-making in collaborative systems. He has presented at major conferences including ECSCW and NordiCHI, and contributed to proceedings of decennial Aarhus conferences on critical computing. His recent publications emphasize practical and theoretical advancements in healthcare technology and participatory methodologies.
Beyond research, he actively engages in academic service, including organizing workshops on democratic processes and cooperative systems. His work bridges theoretical HCI frameworks with applied healthcare and urban informatics challenges, reflecting a commitment to both critical analysis and practical impact.
