Charlotte Fridolfsson

Charlotte Fridolfsson is an Associate Professor (Docent) in the Department of Management and Engineering at Linköping University. Her research focuses on political science, public policy, and sociopolitical dynamics, with emphases on rural development, urbanization, migration policy, and equity in smart city initiatives. She contributes to interdisciplinary studies bridging EU policy impacts, socioeconomic structures, and governance challenges.

Her work explores topics such as rural policy between EU frameworks and local realities, the role of institutions like the Church of Sweden in migration debates, and the societal implications of smart urban technologies. Recent projects include analyses of post-urbanization rural landscapes and the ethical dimensions of technological integration in housing.

Charlotte’s publications span peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, addressing both academic and applied policy audiences. She actively participates in scholarly networks and contributes to debates on contemporary governance and societal transformation.