Fredrik Söderström

Senior Lecturer

My starting point is that I argue that technology often itself in general can be seen as unproblematic - it is rather when it falls into the hands of people in organizations when interesting and often problematic things start to happen.

Electronic identification in the public sector

Electronic identification (eID) is a very small IT-based phenomenon in our society, but its benefits are immense. Without any special attention but basically eID represents a cornerstone in the development of modern electronic government.

Without eID, we would not be able to make our income tax returns online or report the care of sick children through an app. Since the practice shows that the introductions of eID the public sector are problematic this makes my research very interesting and relevant. My basic research interest can thus be linked to the social and organizational aspects of information and communication technology and I have a firm belief that useful research is done in close cooperation and dialogue with the practice being studied.

Teaching

I see teaching as a unique opportunity to combine my personal and professional experience and research expertise with our students' perspectives in order to best prepare them in their future profession as systems analysts.

Publications
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Research
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Electronic identification

The research team is studying various types of conditions for the successful development and use of e-services and electronic identification, also known as e-ID and e-identification.

Information systems

We collaborate actively with the surrounding society regarding education as well as research.

Digitalization

A powerful force for change in society where LiU conducts outstanding research is focused on how digitalization affects our behaviour and our relationships to public services. Digital government, e-government, e-services and eID are special fields.

Organisation
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Information Systems and Digitalization

The division of Information Systems and Digitalization conducts research and offers courses at undergraduate and graduate level within the information systems area. The division is part of the Department of Management and Engineering.

Department of Management and Engineering

We are one of the university's largest departments with more than 450 employees. Our research is conducted in a wide range of fields from economics and management to design and technology.

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