Torkel Klingberg

Torkel Klingberg is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the Karolinska Institutet, leading the Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience group. His research focuses on the neural basis of childhood cognitive development, particularly working memory, attention, and academic abilities like mathematics and reading, using methodologies such as fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, and genetic analysis.

• Member of the Nobel Assembly since 2012
• Developed clinical training programs for ADHD-related cognitive deficits

His work explores training-induced brain plasticity and environmental factors influencing cognition, with a strong emphasis on translating findings into educational tools. Recent publications highlight the impact of digital media, genetic polymorphisms, and neuroimaging correlates of cognitive transfer.

Scientific awards:

• Swedish Association of Educational Writers Special Award 2022

He advises PhD students Julia Ericson and Nieves Ruiz Ibáñez, and his lab collaborates on large-scale studies of cognitive training and educational interventions. Current grants include funding from the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation (2020) and the Swedish Brain Foundation (Hjärnfonden) (2025).