Stefan Ekman

Stefan Ekman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Informatics, University of Skövde, specializing in media, aesthetics, and storytelling. He holds a PhD in Literature (2004) for his dissertation on Carl Michael Bellman's funeral poetry.

• Research Interests: Swedish 18th-century literature, game studies, transmedia storytelling, digital transformation, and cultural heritage.
• Projects: Key contributor to the KASTiS and KLUB initiatives, applying game technology to cultural heritage and sustainability.

Publications: His work spans interdisciplinary studies of poetry, political commentary in historical newspapers, and digital narratives. Notable trends include analyzing Bellman's literary techniques and gamification in modern media.

Teaching: Coordinates courses at both undergraduate and master's levels, including Storytelling in New Media and Game Analysis.