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Christel Backman is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Gothenburg. She earned her LL.M. and PhD in Sociology, specializing in the fields of Sociology, Law, Surveillance Studies, and Human Resource Management. Backman completed her doctoral thesis on the regulation and access to criminal records in Sweden, which was awarded 'Best HR-research 2012'. Her current research focuses on the intersection of video surveillance, artificial intelligence, and crime investigation, examining how these technologies enhance police capacities and the implications for professional practices in healthcare regarding online medical records. She also engages in pedagogical development, actively involved in creating active learning environments and supervising undergraduate students. Backman has received numerous accolades for her teaching excellence and has contributed to various research initiatives and publications in the sociology and criminology domains.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden
Leads courses in criminology, victimology, and socio-legal studies, focusing on qualitative methods.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).