Kerstin Nilsson

Kerstin Nilsson is a Professor of Public Health Sciences at Kristianstad University, Faculty of Health Sciences, and holds associate professorships in Public Health Epidemiology at Lund University and Work Science at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). Her research focuses on creating healthy workplaces, sustainable working lives, and person-centered healthcare practices.

• Key Research Areas: Aging workforce, salutogenesis, nature-assisted rehabilitation, pandemic response in healthcare, and sustainable work environments.
• Leadership: Developer of the SwAge model for sustainable working life across ages.

Scientific Contributions: Over 188 publications, with recent projects analyzing nurses' mental health during the pandemic, workplace relationships in healthcare, and nature-based interventions. Collaborates with international networks like the EU COST Action 'DIGI-net' and the Pufendorf Advanced Study Group.

• Awards: No explicit awards listed, but recognized through leadership roles and interdisciplinary research.
• Students: Supervises doctoral candidates like Cicilia Nagel and Sophie Schön Persson, focusing on person-centered care and staff well-being.

External Affiliation: Associate Professor at Lund University (2007–present) and SLU (until 2007).