Harri Oinas-Kukkonen is a Professor of Information Systems Science and Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Oulu, Finland. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and leads the Oulu Advanced Research on Service and Information Systems group. His research focuses on persuasive design, behavior change interventions, and humanized ICT systems, with applications in healthcare, sustainability, and workplace well-being. He co-authored Humanizing the Web: Change and Social Innovation and has published extensively in journals spanning computer science, healthcare informatics, and behavioral science. Research Interests: Persuasive Systems Design (PSD) Digital Behavior Change Support Systems (BCSS) Health Informatics and mHealth Sustainable Technology Adoption Workplace Health Promotion Ethical AI in Persuasive Technologies Recent Work Trends: His articles (2024-2025) highlight emerging technologies in behavior change, including LLM-based mental health tools, CHD management interventions, and compliance mechanisms in digital health systems. He emphasizes integrating psychological theories like Self-Determination Theory into system design while addressing ethical challenges in data privacy (GDPR) and technology overreliance. Professional Contributions: Serves on conference organizing committees (e.g., Persuasive Technology Conferences) and has advised over 20 doctoral students through workshops and thematic analyses. Active in interdisciplinary collaboration involving healthcare providers, tech developers, and policymakers to advance human-centered health innovations. Labs/Tech: Leads development of sensor-based care solutions for aging populations and eco-friendly ICT systems, with prototypes validated through formative evaluations and RCTs.



