Tomas Träskman

Tomas Träskman is a Principal Lecturer and Sustainability & Quality Coordinator at Arcada, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of accountability, technology, and sustainability. He is affiliated with Arcada Sustainability and Tech Lab, Arcada AI and Human Interaction Hub, and Arcada Studios. His work bridges academia and the arts, emphasizing socio-material approaches to technology’s role in governance, cultural heritage, and youth engagement.

Träskman’s research explores accounting practices, participatory budgeting platforms, and the socio-material impacts of digital infrastructures on urban governance. In the arts, he investigates how technology shapes youth interaction with cultural heritage, leveraging innovative methodologies in artistic research. He has collaborated with the YKON artist group in prestigious venues like Palais de Tokyo and the Venice Biennale.

His professional roles include director, teacher, and curator, with a career spanning innovation and experimentation. Key research themes include socio-materiality of technology, knowledge management, and the ghostly presence of neglected objects in digital systems.

Labs and collaborations include Arcada’s Sustainability and Tech Lab, AI Hub, and Studios, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary and applied research.