Dr. Lina Eklund

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lina Eklund is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University in the Department of Informatics and Media, where she leads the Human-Computer Interaction unit. Eklund earned her doctorate in sociology from Stockholm University in 2013, focusing on social engagement and relationships within digital gaming contexts. After completing her PhD, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Sociology, Stockholm University, which included a scholarship-funded position at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. From 2014 to the end of 2015, she spent 1.5 years at UC Berkeley, California, where she engaged in advanced research on human-technology interaction. In 2017, she was appointed as an assistant professor in Human-Computer Interaction at Uppsala University and was later promoted to associate professor in 2022. Her research interests lie in understanding technology's role in intimate and private spheres of life, emphasizing user agency. She currently leads several research projects, including 'Intimate AI: Knowledge Machine' and 'Controlling the Uncontrollable: Impact of Reproductive Health Apps'.

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction Digital Technology User Agency Mental Health

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Lead researcher in Human-Computer Interaction.

Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Focused on human-computer interaction research.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Department of Sociology, Stockholm University • Stockholm, Sweden

Conducted research on social engagement and digital media.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.