Johanna Okerlund

Johanna Okerlund is a researcher specializing in human-computer interaction, creative computing, and STEM education, currently working at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her research spans multiple areas, from wearable technology to data ethics, with a particular focus on embedding social values into technology design. Her work is frequently published in top academic conferences such as ACM and CHI and is widely cited. Johanna is dedicated to leveraging technology to promote diversity and inclusive education while exploring its applications in human well-being.

• 2020–Present·University of North Carolina at Charlotte·Researcher
  • Conducts research in human-computer interaction and creative computing, advancing STEM education programs.
• 2015–2020·University of Michigan, Ann Arbor·PhD Research Assistant
  • Participated in multiple research projects on data ethics and wearable technology design.

• 2015–2020·University of Michigan, Ann Arbor·PhD
  • Specialization: Human-Computer Interaction and Creative Computing
• 2011–2015·Wellesley College·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Major: Computer Science