Karin Bredin

Karin Bredin is an Associate Professor in Business Administration at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), specializing in Human Resource Management (HRM) within project-based and temporary work environments. She concurrently serves as a Project Manager at LiU Commissioned Education, focusing on developing employer-focused programs in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Education:

• PhD in Business Administration, Linköping University (2008)
• MSc in International Economics with Spanish, Linköping University (2003)

Research Focus: Her work addresses challenges in organizations characterized by temporary logics, exploring how HR strategies can support knowledge integration and long-term competence development. Key themes include:

• HRM adaptation to project-based structures
• Utilizing international students' expertise in Sweden's labor market
• Cross-functional collaboration in agile projects

Collaborations: She leads the Vinnova-funded Switch-to-Sweden project with Linköping Science Park, aiming to enhance the integration of international students' skills into the Swedish workforce. Her research also examines disciplinary expertise sustainability in project environments.

Teaching: She teaches master's and bachelor's courses in HRM, including 'HRM in Modern Organizations' and 'Leading Creative Change,' emphasizing strategic HR and interdisciplinary approaches.

Grants & Projects: Active in Vinnova-funded initiatives and collaborates with industry to bridge academic research with employer needs through LiU Commissioned Education.

Labs/Teams: Part of Linköping University's Business Administration division, contributing to its research environment focused on management and engineering innovations.