Dr. Sofia Serholt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sofia Serholt is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied IT at the University of Gothenburg, where she supervises programs and conducts research primarily in Human–Robot Interaction and Educational Science. With a PhD completed in 2017 on Child-Robot Interaction in Education, she has contributed to a variety of international research projects assessing the impact of robot technology in educational settings, focusing on children's interaction with robots, including their ethical dilemmas and pedagogical applications. Serholt has held roles as a research assistant and postdoc at notable institutions like Chalmers University of Technology and is actively involved in editorial work, particularly in the journal Frontiers Robotics and AI. She has taught at the doctoral level and has managed a master’s program in Learning and Communication, fostering an innovative environment for educational research. Her vision incorporates technology in education with an emphasis on inclusivity and addressing ethical issues associated with robotics. She has presented her findings in various prestigious conferences and media outlets, promoting awareness and understanding of social robots in educational frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Lecturer in the area of Applied IT, focusing on Learning and Communication.

Program Supervisor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Göteborg, Sweden

Supervising and managing educational programs related to technology and learning.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).