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Håkan Jönsson is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering, specifically within the Division of Food and Pharma. He is also a visiting professor in food studies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Alnarp since 2021. His academic work bridges ethnology and food science, focusing on the cultural, social, and economic dimensions of food systems. Lund University, Faculty of Engineering – Division of Food and Pharma Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Alnarp – Visiting Professor in Food Studies His research interests center on food studies, ethnology, and sustainable food systems. He explores how food practices reflect cultural identity, societal change, and globalization. His work spans gastronomy, rural transformation, culinary tourism, and the role of meals in social cohesion. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and application-oriented research. The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on sustainable food systems, cultural analysis of eating practices, and participatory research methods. Themes include commensality, food education, digitalization in food retail, and the cultural economy of food. The keywords and sub-fields reflect an interdisciplinary approach combining humanities, social sciences, and engineering perspectives. He has received notable recognition for his contributions to food culture and literature: Måltidsakademins pris 2018 i kategorin Historisk måltidslitteratur Pris för Årets Måltidslitteratur 2016 Gastronomiska akademiens silvermedalj för utomordentliga insatser för svensk matkultur Jönsson is actively involved in supervising students and leading research projects such as FOSSNET and NextFood. He co-developed the Master of Applied Cultural Analysis (MACA) program and manages the EIT Master of Food Systems at LTH. His involvement in 14 research projects and over 90 activities, including media participation and public lectures, underscores his engagement in both academic and societal discourse. He is a key member of the LTH Profile Area: Food and Bio and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and life on land. His work integrates research, teaching, and public outreach to shape future food systems.

• Food Studies
• Ethnology
• Cultural Analysis of Food
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Professor Dan Svantesson is a full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Bond University (Australia), where he also serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law . He is additionally a research fellow at Masaryk University (Czech Republic) and an associated researcher at the Swedish Law & Informatics Research Institute, Stockholm University . Education: PhD in Private International Law and the Internet, University of New South Wales (2004) Research Interests: Professor Svantesson’s expertise lies at the intersection of international law and the digital society. He investigates how legal systems cope with cross-border Internet activity, focusing on jurisdiction, data localisation, privacy protection, cloud computing regulation, cyber-crime, and emerging governance frameworks for online platforms. His work also explores niche areas such as “Beer Law,” reflecting his creative breadth. Across nearly 300 scholarly outputs since 2001, his recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward global regulatory challenges: mapping cyber-law gaps in Pacific Island nations, analysing EU-Australia health-data transfers, clarifying jurisdictional hurdles in digital evidence, and offering practical frameworks for content moderation. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Faculty of Law Research Excellence Award (2016 & 2020) Vice-Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award (2016) Named “Field Leader in Technology Law” by League of Scholars & The Australian (2018-2021) Grants & HDR Supervision: He held an ARC Future Fellowship (2012-2016, project FT120100583) on global Internet jurisdiction and is currently accepting PhD candidates in Internet law and data privacy law. He teaches subjects ranging from Obligations and Contract Law to Coding, Cybersecurity and Cryptoliteracy for Lawyers. Laboratories & Teams: Professor Svantesson co-directs the Centre for Space, Cyberspace & Data Law at Bond University, fostering interdisciplinary research on governance of outer space and cyberspace.

• International Internet Law
• IT Law
• Data Privacy Law
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Sandra Pauletto is a Professor in Media Technology specializing in Media Production and a Docent in Sound and Music Computing at the Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID), School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She joined KTH in 2019 after positions at the University of York and University of Huddersfield in the UK. Her work bridges the gap between artistic sound practices and technological innovation in the field of sonic interaction design. Pauletto holds a Physics degree (MPhys(Hons)) from Manchester and a Music degree in Classical Guitar from Conservatorio "G.Tartini" in Trieste, Italy. She completed her MSc and PhD in Music Technology at the University of York, UK, where her doctoral thesis focused on "Interactive non-speech auditory display of multivariate data." Her interdisciplinary background informs her approach to sound and media research. Her primary research interests focus on sound and music computing, media production, sound design, sonic interaction design, and sonification . She investigates how sound communicates both functional information (e.g., a car door shutting) and aesthetic qualities (e.g., the type of car) in interactive contexts. Her current projects apply these principles to sustainability challenges like energy consumption monitoring and environmental awareness, as well as health communication applications. She has developed methods that combine historical sound design practices with contemporary computing techniques to create more effective sonic interfaces. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying sound design to address societal challenges, particularly through projects like SonicFunc (developing sound design methods for everyday life) and SoniHED (Sonification of Health and Environmental Data). Her work increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, collaborating with experts in astronomy, environmental science, and public health to develop effective sonic interfaces for complex data. She has received funding for significant research projects including: The SonicFunc project (Principal Investigator), developing new sound design methods for the digital society The SCORe Project (Principal Investigator), using sonification to communicate public health risk data SoniHED: Conference on Sonification of Health and Environmental Data (funded by Wellcome Trust) Chronic health issues of adolescents project (funded by Centre for Chronic Diseases and Disorders) As an educator and mentor, Pauletto has served as Principal Supervisor for 5 completed PhD students and is currently Associate Supervisor for 1 PhD student. She has extensive teaching experience across all academic levels and has held management roles including Deputy Head of the MID Division at KTH and Programme Director for the MA/MSc in Postproduction with specialisation in Sound Design. She has also been a member of the Peer Review College for the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council and an expert reviewer for EU FP7 and H2020 programmes. She leads the SonicFunc research group which investigates sound function, aesthetics, and interaction in media production to create effective sonic interaction design for everyday life. Her team includes postdoctoral researchers like Rod Selfridge and PhD students working on projects related to sustainability, health communication, and innovative sound design methodologies. She has also organized multiple conferences including the SoniHED conference series and guest edited special journal issues on data sonification and sound design.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Media Production
• Sound Design
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Richard Tellström is an Associate Professor of Food Science and Ethnologist at the Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies (ERG), Stockholm University. His research focuses on the historical commercialization of Swedish food culture, examining how culinary traditions have evolved into modern dietary frameworks emphasizing food as fuel for the human body. His scholarly work spans themes such as historical food practices cultural heritage commercialization beverage pairing theory policy-driven food systems and has been published extensively in national dietary surveys and gastronomic history. Recent publications highlight trends in 21st-century food anthropology, including pandemic-era culinary adaptations, EU food strategies, and historical commensality studies. His 2015 book Hunger och Törst synthesizes modern Swedish food culture with bodily-centric dietary paradigms.

• Food Science
• Ethnology
• Swedish Food Culture
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Martin Berntson is a Professor at the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in religious studies and church history. His research primarily centers on the Church history of the Early Modern era in Sweden and the Nordic countries. His scholarly interests include: Reformation history and its impact on Nordic societies Monastic life and dissolution during the Reformation period Religious practices and popular belief in historical contexts Church-state relations in Nordic history Religious syncretism and cultural transformation History of religious education in Sweden Professor Berntson's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how religious institutions and practices evolved during pivotal historical periods, particularly examining the Swedish Reformation and its long-term cultural consequences. His recent work shows an expanding interest in the intersection of religious history with food culture, as seen in publications about pilgrimage cuisine and the cultural significance of beverages like Pommac. His scholarly output spans multiple languages including Swedish, English, French, and German, reflecting his international academic engagement. Berntson has contributed to numerous edited volumes and academic journals, with recent publications covering topics from monastic dissolution to contemporary religious education debates. As an active scholar, Berntson engages with contemporary discussions about religious education and the role of religious history in modern society, as indicated by his co-authored opinion pieces advocating for critical approaches to religious education in Swedish schools.

• Religious Studies
• Church History
• Reformation Era
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Alexandra Fried is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in medieval and modern art history. Her research bridges Scandinavia and the Americas, focusing on religious imagery and contemporary visual culture. University of Gothenburg Department of Cultural Sciences Senior Lecturer Education: BA and MA in Art History from Baruch College and Queens College, New York PhD from University of Leicester (dissertation: "The Swedish Madonnas: A Comparative Study of Wooden Sculptures of the Virgin and Child between 1250 and 1350") Research Interests Alexandra's scholarly work spans two primary domains: Medieval Scandinavian Art: Systematic analysis of wooden religious sculptures, St. Bridget of Sweden's iconography, and Hanseatic League artistic exchanges Modern & Postmodern American Art: Critical examination of 20th-century visual narratives and their cultural implications Selected Publications Her recent output demonstrates a commitment to accessible academic discourse through Konsthistoriepodden, with notable 2024 episodes exploring Japanese printmaking, Renaissance altarpieces, and modernist photography. The 2022 journal article "Fakes matter – as a matter of fakes" in Konsthistorisk Tidskrift represents her peer-reviewed contributions. Conference Participation 2014: Gender and Medieval Studies Conference on St. Bridget's pilgrimage 2014: International Medieval Congress on Baltic/Scandinavian studies 2013: Multiple presentations at South Eastern Art Conference and International Medieval Congress She maintains active academic communication through podcast formats while preserving traditional conference engagement.

• Medieval Scandinavian art
• Medieval sculpture
• St. Bridget of Sweden
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Ulrica Söderlind is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science. Her interdisciplinary research explores gastronomy and hospitality across historical periods and geographical areas, utilizing archaeological, historical, and religious sources. PhD in Economic History Master's in Archaeology and Theology Her research focuses on historical food practices in Sweden, Georgia, and the Middle East, examining how economic, religious, and cultural factors shape culinary traditions. She has published extensively on topics including Nobel Banquets , medieval Georgian cuisine, and 18th-century Swedish recipes. Recent publications (2024) analyze aristocratic cookbooks, archaeological food evidence, and cross-century recipe collections. Her work reveals trends in historical foodways, interreligious dietary practices, and maritime food provisioning. 2005 Royal Swedish Academy of Science Medal 2014 Georgian Embassy Medal Multiple Gourmand International Awards (2017-2022) She contributes to editorial boards and professional networks including Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Swedish PEN, and Polar Researchers in Sweden. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through film projects and museum collaborations.

• Gastronomy
• Hospitality
• Historical Research
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Andrew Byerley is a Senior Lecturer (Docent) at the Department of Human Geography , Stockholm University. His work focuses on urban geography, planning in the Global South, and the political dimensions of public space, with fieldwork centered on Uganda and Namibia. Research Projects: Led the 2016-2019 RJF-funded study on aging in African urbanities; participated in Sida-funded projects on urban imaginaries and postcolonial housing estates. Teaching: Coordinates the Global Development Program at Stockholm University, covering urban theory, political ecology, and methodological frameworks. Research Interests include: Colonial and post-colonial urban planning legacies Informal settlements and spatial governance Public space as a site of political contestation Historical urban infrastructure in East Africa His publications analyze how colonial planning rationalities persist in contemporary urban struggles, particularly in Jinja (Uganda) and Walvis Bay (Namibia), with methodological emphasis on ethnographic fieldwork and governmentality studies. Notable awards include the Wallander Stipendium (2006) for his doctoral thesis on Jinja's industrial urbanism.

• Colonial and Post-Colonial Urban Planning
• Urban Informality
• Public Space
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Youssouf Merouani is a Researcher at Lund University with a focus on Economic History and Historical Labor Markets , currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Research Interests : His work spans Economic History , Gender Studies , and Peripheral Region Dynamics , including analyses of island economies, gender patenting gaps, and public health topics like alcohol exposure during pregnancy. Projects include Bridging the Gap: Women's Role in Patenting Activities over 230 Years (2024–2027) and Gender Equality on the Road to Modernity (2021–2024), which explore long-term gender disparities in France and Sweden. Publications : Merouani's articles address Public Health misinformation, island firm survival, and historical gender roles in innovation. His collaborations extend to Sweden, France, and other regions, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. Contact : Based at Scheelevägen 15B, Alfa 1, Lund, with phone +46 46 222 46 42 and ORCID 0000-0003-2692-9996 .

• Economic History
• Gender Studies
• Labor Markets
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Stergios Kechagias is a Professor of Internal Medicine at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV) and the Division of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP). He holds a medical degree (1996) and a PhD (2001), and became a Professor in 2013. His research focuses on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and innovative diagnostic methods using MRI and biomarkers. Key research interests include fibrosis progression, vascular biomarkers, and dietary influences in liver diseases. Collaborative projects, such as the Swedish initiative for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (SUPRIM), emphasize longitudinal studies and national healthcare partnerships. Notable achievements include developing non-invasive liver diagnostics and advancing understanding of MASLD epidemiology and clinical outcomes. He has received awards like the 2017 Pedagogue of the Year and the 2022 Bergdahl Award. His work integrates clinical practice with academic research, addressing global health challenges in liver disease management. Teaching contributions include the Medical Program at Linköping University.

• Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Liver Disease
• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
• Liver Disease Diagnostics
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Patrik Nasr is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He holds a medical degree from Linköping University (2013), completed residencies in internal medicine and gastroenterology/hepatology at Linköping University Hospital, and conducted a postdoc at Karolinska Institutet under the Hagström group. His research focuses on non-invasive diagnosis and epidemiology of chronic liver diseases, particularly NAFLD/MASLD, and their relationship with sarcopenia and body composition. Education highlights include a medical degree (2007–2013), residency training in internal medicine/gastroenterology (2015–present), and a postdoc (2020–present). Teaching roles include co-supervision of PhD students and examiner duties in medical programs. Research interests span novel diagnostic methods (e.g., MRI, biomarkers), fibrosis progression, and sarcopenia's role in disease outcomes. He leads projects like ACCESS-ESLD and participates in networks like PAINOMICS and WCMM. His work emphasizes translating imaging and biochemical data into clinical tools for early detection and risk stratification. Key collaborations include the Hagström Group, AMRA Medical AB, and the Study Group of Ectopic Fat Storage. His articles address biomarkers, disease progression, and comorbidities, with a focus on improving non-invasive diagnostic accuracy and understanding metabolic-liver-cardiovascular interconnections.

• Epidemiology
• Non-Invasive Medical Diagnosis
• Liver Diseases
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Helena Bergman is an Associate Professor in History and Senior Lecturer at Södertörn University. She serves as Subject Coordinator for History and Director of PhD-level studies in Historical Studies/UVS/History. Her research focuses on welfare state history, childhood and family history, and the history of knowledge and professions. Recent work includes investigating the intersections of knowledge and policy in Swedish welfare politics, particularly regarding alcohol and substance abuse. A key publication is an article in Minerva (2022), co-authored with Lena Eriksson, analyzing 1960s Swedish alcohol and drug policy research. Current research combines gender, childhood, and knowledge history to study 20th-century Swedish understandings of children’s, adolescents’, and pregnant women’s alcohol and food consumption. No active projects are listed at this time. She can be contacted at helena.bergman@sh.se.

• Welfare State History
• History of Knowledge
• Childhood and Family History
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Magnus Perlestam is a Professor at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mid Sweden University, specializing in Scandinavian military history. His research spans the Carolingian military, Great Northern War logistics, and soldier experiences. University: Mid Sweden University Department: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Academic Rank: Professor Perlestam's work focuses on military history , particularly the Carolingian army's logistics, discipline, and daily life during the Great Northern War (1702-1709). His studies explore topics like capital punishment , alcohol consumption , and civilian impacts during wartime. Publications reveal trends in historical military ethics , warfare sociology , and logistical challenges in 18th-century Scandinavian conflicts. Perlestam's 15 most recent publications cover diverse aspects of military history, from naval justice to fortress sieges . Key themes include logistics management , military discipline , and soldier psychology across journals, books, and conference proceedings.

• Military History
• Early Modern History
• Scandinavian Studies
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Peter Lind is an Assistant Professor at Stockholm University 's Department of Swedish and Multilingualism, where he has worked since 2017. Holding a PhD in Rhetoric from Uppsala University (2014), his research focuses on rhetoric as an applied interdisciplinary tool, particularly in scientific communication and public presentation. His scholarly work examines 18th century Swedish ceremonial language and its rhetorical functions in closed official contexts, with particular focus on how Bellman's Bacchi Orden parodied contemporary order society conventions while conveying deeper philosophical messages about contentment and friendship. He has published multiple chapters analyzing these themes, including contributions to the I Bacchi Wingård volumes and Bellman Society publications. PhD in Rhetoric, Uppsala University (2014) Specialist in 18th century Swedish literature and rhetorical analysis Focus on ceremonial language and narrative functions Key publications on Bellman's parody and rhetorical pedagogy Teaching experience in rhetoric and written communication

• Rhetoric
• Swedish Literature
• Early Modern Studies
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Annika Egan Sjölander is a Professor in the Department of Culture and Media Studies at Umeå University, Sweden, holding the title of Docent and recognized as a university teacher. Her research spans environmental communication, media studies, and health-related social issues with a focus on the interplay between local and digital media contexts. Her academic qualifications include the Swedish higher degree of Docent and formal recognition as a university teacher, reflecting her expertise in media and communication theory. Her research interests prominently feature environmental communication, particularly the role of social media in alcohol consumption patterns among university students in Uganda, discourse analysis of green growth narratives in Swedish media, and the function of local journalism in climate change transitions. Methodologically, she employs interdisciplinary approaches combining discourse analysis, cross-cultural studies, and media theory. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on environmental communication dynamics, with increasing attention to digital media's role in health behaviors and sustainable development. Her work demonstrates strong methodological diversity while maintaining core interests in media's societal impact, particularly regarding climate change and public health. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Her active research portfolio includes significant grant-funded projects: The role of health communication and household’s habits in climate change mitigation (2020-2024) Alcohol and Social Media use among university students in Uganda (2019-2023) Wastewater reuse in countries with high water stress (2019-2022) The nuclear waste issue in the media (2006-2007) These projects demonstrate sustained engagement with environmental communication challenges through empirical and theoretical lenses.

• Environmental Communication
• Media and Communication Studies
• Social Media and Health
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