Charlotta Johansson

Charlotta Johansson serves as an Assistant Professor and Head of Department at Luleå University of Technology, specifically within the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. Her academic home is the Architecture and Water division, where she focuses on the intersection of architecture, sustainable mobility, and environmental planning in challenging northern contexts.

Dr. Johansson's research interests center on sustainable transportation systems, particularly in rural and Arctic environments. Her work examines how to reduce fossil fuel dependency in transportation while maintaining accessibility for rural residents. She investigates the relationship between built environments and human mobility, with special attention to aging populations in northern communities. Her research integrates architectural design principles with transportation planning to create more sustainable and accessible communities in sparsely populated regions.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the transition to fossil-free transportation in rural areas, particularly in northern Sweden. Johansson's work examines how social innovation theory can inform transportation behavior change, with emphasis on the unique challenges of sub-Arctic regions. She also explores the relationship between urban design and healthy aging, particularly how the 15-minute walking environment impacts elderly residents in Arctic communities. Her research consistently addresses the interplay between physical infrastructure, social factors, and environmental sustainability in challenging northern contexts.

As an academic supervisor, Johansson has guided doctoral research on the transition to fossil-free passenger transport in rural areas, working with students like Margareta Westin. Her research appears to be supported by funding sources such as the Swedish Transport Administration (referenced in her publications). While specific grant amounts aren't detailed in the available information, her active publication record suggests ongoing research support.

Her work has significant implications for urban planning in sparsely populated regions, offering practical approaches to sustainable mobility that account for the unique geographical and demographic challenges of northern communities. Johansson's research bridges architectural design, transportation planning, and social science to develop holistic solutions for sustainable community development in challenging environments.