Raluca Alexandra Stana is an Assistant Professor specializing in technostress and sustainable digitalization at Roskilde University. With a PhD in technostress in organizations, she is the researcher and lead author of the book Digital Stress in the Workplace. Her work has been featured in leading journals and conferences, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in her field.
Expertise and Speaking Engagements
Raluca is widely recognized as a leading expert on technostress. She frequently delivers keynote speeches at conferences in Denmark, Norway, Romania, and Kenya. Fluent in Danish, English, and Romanian, she supervises numerous student projects, covering topics like technostress in nursing homes, Danish households, and system design.
Research Focus
Her research spans diverse sectors, including private companies, hospitals, the maritime industry, and universities. Her latest study, conducted with Prof. Morten Hertzum, investigates technostress in hospital settings. This work gained significant attention, being featured in over 70 Danish news outlets.
Raluca’s sociological approach to technostress focuses on obligations. She asks critical questions, such as: Are we stressed because we receive many emails, or because we feel obligated to act on them? She addresses this in her latest article, From Duty to Distress.
Leadership and Outreach
As Director of the Technostress Knowledge Center, Raluca offers talks, courses, webinars, and workshops. Her audiences range from small groups to thousands of participants. Additionally, she consults organizations and policymakers on policies, regulations, and legislation related to digital stress.
Mission and Accessibility
Raluca’s mission is to foster environments where technology is used responsibly and sustainably to achieve digitalization goals. Her resources are available in Danish, English, and Romanian.
Connect with Raluca
You can explore Raluca’s publications on Google Scholar, ORCID, or Roskilde University’s researcher profile. She also publishes thought-provoking content on her LinkedIn, sparking debates and sharing knowledge.
