Dr Susanne Friese - Thought Leader in AI for Qualitative Research

The founder of Qeludra is a highly accomplished and experienced professional in the field of qualitative research. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the qualitative research community.

Driven by a strong sense of purpose, Susanne also strives to contribute to the advancement of the field. She stays abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies, incorporating them into Qeludra's services to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions.

She has been a witness and active participant in this development of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (QDAS) for over 30 years. With AI as a new player, she firmly believes that we stand on the brink of a paradigm shift:

"We’re at the edge of something big—a chance to create a new era, and redefine how we analyze data with a whole new kind of software."

Sidi Lemine in Conversation with Susanne

The Great Unlearning

Based on an interview with Susanne, Side Lemine, CEO of Jade Kite, wrote up this article with the title "The Great Unlearning: making the most of the AI paradigm shift".

CAQDASchat with Christina

In this episode, we discuss my journey into methodology and the use of CAQDAS (Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis), exploring how software has made these methods more tangible for me. We talk about my passion for teaching and the challenges students face in learning and adopting qualitative software within a methodological framework. Additionally, I share insights into my role in shaping software features over the years. The conversation concludes with a look into the future. The interview was recorded in December 2023, shortly after ChatGPT made its public debut. At the time, I had no idea I would soon embark on creating my own AI-based software. It's fascinating to reflect on my predictions from that moment. Listen to it for yourself!

Become a Member of the Qualitative Insights Hub

As we eagerly anticipate the launch of QInsights, our revolutionary AI-powered tool for qualitative analysis, our community serves as a dynamic gathering space for researchers, scholars, and anyone interested in and eager to learn about advancing the field of qualitative inquiry with cutting-edge AI applications.