Caroline Wamala Larsson Associate Professor, Director of Spider

I am an associate professor in gender studies with an interest and focus on the dynamic intersection of research and practice. I am currently the director of SPIDER a centre of enablement fostering inclusive digitalisation, based at Stockholm University’s department of Computer and Systems Sciences. For over two decades I have been in relentless pursuit of harnessing technology for social good. My academic pursuits, collaborative spirit, and commitment to inclusivity intentionally position me at the nexus of academia, technology, and societal advancement.

I received my associate professorship in 2017 from Karlstad University during which time I continued my practical engagement in digital transformation with SPIDER. 

I am keenly aware

 that the mobile technology lies at the heart of societal evolution, playing a pivotal role in the ongoing digital revolution. I also recognize the transformative potential of mobile devices in providing digital opportunities to underserved and marginalized communities. My contributions within this area

extend beyond my recognition of technology's potential. My extensive body of work, spanning multiple publications, showcases my expertise in the field of mobile communication technologies for development. Notably, I have co-edited two volumes:

• "Mobile Participation: Access, Interaction and Practices"

• "Gendered Power and Mobile Technology: Intersections in the Global South."

I am rooted in the academic field of gender and technology, and my research delves into the intricate relationship between gender and technology. My research explores the complex interplay between gender and technology, involving the intersectional paradigm to further our understanding of the gender in gender and technology. 

I am an advocate for the STEM movement, championing its application in societal transformation. I envision technology as a potent equalizer, capable of equitably weaving together diverse communities. I am co-investigator in the GeJuSTA project funded by the IDRC, and work package lead for three on-going EU funded projects at SPIDER namely; EQUALS-EU, HoliCare, and iPRIS. I have in addition to these projects contributed through the Swedish Bilateral Research Cooperation funded by Sida co-led the digital transformation journeys for select institutions of higher learning in the global south.