معرفی
Owen Eriksson serves as a Professor in the Department of Informatics and Media at Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic work focuses on foundational aspects of information systems through conceptual modeling and ontological approaches.
His research centers on conceptual modeling, ontology engineering, and identity management within information systems. Key contributions include developing institutional ontology frameworks that examine how conceptual models transform organizational realities. Eriksson explores the philosophical underpinnings of identity representation, particularly how identifiers function within digital ecosystems and social interaction contexts. His work bridges theoretical ontology with practical applications in e-service design and public sector infrastructure.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in institutional ontology development, evolving from foundational class-instance relationships (2019) to prescriptive institutional modeling (2025). His research demonstrates interdisciplinary connections between information systems, social theory, and philosophical ontology, with significant contributions to understanding identity tensions in mobile ecosystems and e-government infrastructures.
Professor Eriksson actively contributes to leading journals including Information Systems Journal, Journal of the Association for Information Systems, and European Journal of Information Systems. His collaborative work spans international institutions with prominent researchers like Paul Johannesson, Pär Ågerfalk, and Maria Bergholtz.
His research methodology integrates conceptual modeling with sociomaterial perspectives, examining how information systems mediate social interactions in both public sector contexts (e.g., e-recept, Ladok systems) and commercial ecosystems. The Department of Informatics and Media provides the institutional framework for his ongoing investigations into the ontological foundations of digital systems.
