Tom LindströmView profile
Senior Lecturer
Tom Lindström is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of the Biology Division at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University. His interdisciplinary research integrates theoretical biology with applied modeling in ecology and epidemiology, supported by collaborations with U.S. agencies such as the USDA and DHS. His research focuses on developing advanced statistical and computational models to address complex biological challenges. Key areas include livestock epidemiology , where he simulates disease outbreaks and evaluates control strategies; movement ecology , particularly reptile movement and invasion dynamics in tropical Australia; and wildlife monitoring , where he develops Bayesian methods to estimate hunting harvests in Sweden using incomplete data. His work emphasizes handling imperfect datasets through structured modeling. Recent publications reveal a strong trend in using Bayesian inference , network modeling , and large-scale simulations to study animal movement and disease spread, particularly in U.S. livestock systems. These studies contribute to policy-making by offering predictive tools for transboundary animal diseases and food security threats. Scientific contributions include: Development of efficient algorithms for nationwide livestock movement simulation Pioneering ensemble modeling approaches in epidemiology Statistical methods for estimating wildlife harvests from area-based reporting Identification of climatic drivers in reptile movement and invasion success Tom Lindström actively mentors research projects and leads collaborative teams across international institutions. He has secured significant research funding from U.S. federal agencies, underscoring the societal impact of his work. His lab focuses on bridging data gaps in animal movement and improving predictive accuracy for disease control policies. Future work continues to advance computational tools for ecological and epidemiological forecasting.
