Niklas Torstensson
Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Science
School of Informatics
Room PA320M
Phone 0500-448928
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My Background
I am a cognitive scientist with a background in computational linguistics and in applied linguistics. My research interrests are focused on different aspects of interaction and communication, between humans as well as humans interacting with different kinds of technology. I am a member of GAME Research Group as well as iLab (Interaction Lab).
Current research project
KidCOG: Knowledge Transfer and Sexual Grooming Prevention through Computer Games – Kids, Risk Behaviour and Social Media.
The project is receiving 3 million SEK in funding from the Sten A Olsson Foundation to investigate the sexual grooming process and children's use of social media and the Internet, with the aim of preventing online risk behaviour.
Research
Publications
Projects
Ongoing projects
Risk reduction for ambulance and rescue service personnel in the event of unforeseen and severe events
The project aims to reduce the risks for ambulance and rescue service personnel in the event of difficult and unpredictable events. By developing a method package for digital simulation, the researchers want to improve the response leaders' ability to make joint risk assessments across organizational boundaries.
May 2024 - April 2027 InformaticsFinished projects
Prevention of online sexual grooming
Online “sexual grooming” is the process by which a child is befriended by a would-be abuser in an attempt to gain the child’s confidence and trust. In online interactions, children run the risk of being abused and some contacts may also lead to physical meetings where children can become subject to further abuse.
September 2014 - December 2015 Informatics