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Magnus HaakeView profile

Associate Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Learning Sciences
• Educational Technology
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Magnus Haake is an Associate Professor in Cognitive Science at the Department of Philosophy, Lund University. He has been a researcher at the Department of Cognitive Science (LUCS) since 2012, following his doctoral studies and research at the Department of Design Sciences at Lund University from 2000-2011. Haake is affiliated with the Educational Technology Group (ETG) and participates in the Communication and Cognition Profile area as well as the LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. His educational background includes: Artistic and graphical education in Sweden and USA MSc in Engineering Physics from Lund University PhD in Design Sciences from Lund University Scholarship at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Haake's research focuses on the intersection of cognitive science and educational technology, with particular emphasis on classroom-based learning environments. His work investigates how students, teachers, and learning materials interact within educational contexts, with special attention to the added value of educational technology. He explores how digital tools can support cognitive processes like attention and perseverance in diverse student populations, particularly in early childhood education settings. His approach integrates perspectives from cognitive science, social psychology, and interaction design to develop and evaluate educational interventions that are both scientifically grounded and practically applicable. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on educational technology applications, particularly examining teachable agents, feedback mechanisms, and multimodal learning environments. The research shows progression from foundational work on virtual characters and pedagogical agents to more recent studies on attention scaffolding, information literacy, and the impact of educational interventions during the pandemic. A notable trend is the increasing focus on inclusive education approaches that combine adaptive instruction with universal design principles. Haake has received recognition through his involvement in significant research projects: TELEB: Technologically Enhanced Language learning and its Effect on the Brain (2021-2025) Learning, Context and Transfer: Exploring Constraints and Affordances in the Virtual and Digital Age (2019-2024) Virtuellt klassrum som forskningsplattform (2016-2021) Supporting Students' Productive Choices When Learning Gets Difficult (2015-2018) Påverkan av icke-verbala faktorer och omgivningsfaktorer på barns förståelse (2014-2019) He has supervised several doctoral students, including Jens Nirme in Cognitive Science, and served as assistant supervisor for E.-M. Ternblad's dissertation on "Learning, Context and Transfer." His supervisory approach emphasizes the integration of cognitive science principles with practical educational applications. Haake has also led multiple research projects examining how educational technology can support learning processes, particularly focusing on feedback mechanisms, attention management, and the role of multimodal communication in educational contexts. Haake is actively involved with the Educational Technology Group (ETG) at Lund University Cognitive Science (LUCS), which serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting cognitive science with educational practice. His work often involves collaboration with researchers from psychology, linguistics, and educational sciences to develop and evaluate technology-enhanced learning environments. Recent projects have explored virtual classrooms as research platforms and the impact of non-verbal factors on children's comprehension.

• Predictive Maintenance
• Mixed Reality Applications
• Human-Robot Collaboration
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Bernard Schmidt is an active researcher at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, specializing in Production and Automation Engineering. His work bridges cutting-edge mixed reality applications with industrial predictive maintenance systems, focusing on sustainable manufacturing solutions. Affiliated with the Virtual Systems Research Centre (closed 2017) and Virtual Engineering Research Environment, he contributes to multiple research profiles including VF-KDO and Virtual Production Development. His research interests center on predictive maintenance methodologies , human-robot collaboration interfaces , and cloud-enhanced manufacturing systems . Schmidt develops mixed reality training environments that reduce production line disruption while improving operator safety. His work integrates double ball-bar measurements with machine learning to create population-based maintenance models that achieve 40% cost reduction compared to traditional approaches. Current projects include ACCURATE (2021-2025) and VF-KDO (2019-2026), funded by Sweden's Knowledge Foundation. Analysis of Schmidt's 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward real-time industrial decision support systems using mixed reality visualization. His work consistently addresses sustainable manufacturing through energy-efficient robotics and predictive maintenance frameworks that leverage cloud computing. Key subfields include virtual sensor integration, collision avoidance algorithms, and multi-objective optimization for robotic cells - demonstrating practical applications in automotive and elevator manufacturing. Research funding highlights include: Knowledge Foundation (KKS) projects: ACCURATE (2021-2025), VF-KDO (2019-2026), Virtual Factory with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (2018-2026) European Commission grant (637107) IPSI Industrial Research School collaboration with Volvo GTO and Volvo Cars Schmidt actively supervises bachelor's degree projects at ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena in Skövde, with recent work involving Natalia Sempere Maciá and Celia Redondo Verdú. His research integrates with ABB Robotics systems through partnerships with experts like Tommy Y. Svensson. Current laboratory work focuses on HoloLens 2 implementations for robotic cell visualization and safety system development for human-robot collaborative environments.

• Universal Design
• Sustainability
• Circular Design
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Anna-Sara Fagerholm is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development and a doctoral candidate in Design Sciences at Lund University. She leads research in universal design, sustainability, and circular economy, focusing on waste management and inclusive systems. Her work integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals into academic and community projects. Research Interests: Fagerholm pioneers interdisciplinary studies in sustainable living environments, emphasizing universal design principles to address societal challenges. Her projects include: Design activism and visual crisis communication Circular economy models for food systems Norm-critical approaches to waste management She collaborates internationally, notably with universities in Tokyo, and leads initiatives like (S)VINN (improving waste systems through design). Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent works (2018–2025) explore sustainability communication, inclusive design, and waste innovation. Dominant themes include visual strategies for environmental behavior change, industrial symbiosis, and pandemic-related crisis messaging—often employing participatory and cross-disciplinary methodologies. Awards & Honors: EUPRERA Best Paper Award (2016) Merited Teacher, Mid Sweden University (2021) Academic Leadership: She supervises student theses, directs international design projects, and has chaired committees including the Council for Undergraduate Education and the Network for Educational Qualifications at Mid Sweden University. Her grants include projects funded by municipalities and innovation clusters.

• Graphic Design
• Special Education
• Disability Studies
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Jimmy Norén is a Lecturer at Mid Sweden University , affiliated with the Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) under the subject of Graphic Design. He is based in Sundsvall and has contributed to the IDE project, which focuses on influence, participation, and empowerment for young people with intellectual disabilities. Research Interests: Special Education Disability Studies Social Inclusion Youth Empowerment Participatory Design Inclusive Technology Development The IDE project publications highlight interdisciplinary research bridging Graphic Design and Human-Computer Interaction with themes of Sustainable Development and Design for All . These works emphasize participatory methodologies and inclusive solutions for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Ingela NyströmView profile

Professor

• Medical image analysis
• 3D visualization
• Haptics in surgery planning
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Ingela Nyström is a Professor in Visualization at Uppsala University's Department of Information Technology. She serves as the node coordinator for InfraVis and as Director of Postgraduate Studies at the Department of Information Technology. Her interdisciplinary work bridges Uppsala University's three academic domains through collaborations with the Centre for Image Analysis (CBA), Centre for Women's Mental Health (WOMHER), Uppsala Centre for Digital Humanities (CDHU), and Medtech Science & Innovation (MTSI). Medical image analysis 3D visualization Haptics in surgery planning Interactive segmentation Digital geometry Biomedical engineering Her recent research focuses on rotation-equivariant neural networks for biomedical image classification, interactive segmentation tools for cranio-maxillofacial surgery planning, and precision evaluation of intraoral scanning technologies. Publications since 2023 demonstrate continued work on 3D imaging protocols for implant dentistry and surgical applications. 2024: Equivariant CNNs for rotation-invariant biomedical imaging 2023: In vivo precision studies of full-arch implant scans 2021: Virtual surgical planning with haptic assistance 2016-2017: Multimodal robotics perception and 3D segmentation tools 2014: Orbital morphology analysis in craniosynostoses 2005-2011: Foundational work in 3D skeletons and fuzzy object measurements

Tino WeinkaufView profile

Professor

• Scientific Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Data Visualization
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Tino Weinkauf serves as Professor of Visualization at KTH Royal Institute of Technology while concurrently leading the Division of Computational Science and Technology. He holds a strategic position on the Steering Committee for InfraVis, an initiative focused on infrastructure development in visualization research and applications. His research expertise centers on scientific visualization techniques, computer graphics innovations, and advanced data visualization methodologies within computational science frameworks. This work directly supports the Computational Science and Technology division's mission to develop robust infrastructure for complex data representation and analysis. As an InfraVis Steering Committee member, Professor Weinkauf contributes to governance across multiple project tiers including Mid-Level Projects, In-depth Projects, and Infrastructure Development services. His leadership encompasses operational oversight, resource allocation, and strategic direction for visualization infrastructure initiatives that serve both academic and industrial research communities.

Christopher PetersView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
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Christopher Peters serves as Associate Professor and director of the Embodied Social Agents Lab (ESAL) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Computational Science and Technology. He earned his PhD from Trinity College Dublin in 2004 and participates in KTH's SRA ICT-The Next Generation faculty recruitment platform. His research investigates computational visual attention, affect, memory, theory of mind, and gaze control models for real-time interaction with humanoid agents and crowds in urban contexts. This work bridges virtual characters, physical social robots, and VR systems through interdisciplinary approaches in HCI, computer graphics, and affective computing. Peters has secured major funding including EU FP6 HUMAINE (€4.95M), CALLAS (€9.5M), Science Foundation Ireland METROPOLIS (€2.5M), and serves as KTH Principal Investigator for Horizon 2020 projects ProsocialLearn (€4.2M), ANIMATAS (€3.9M), and CLIPE (€4M). He leads the Embodied Social Agents Lab (ESAL) focused on developing and testing social agent technologies across physical and virtual environments.

Anders HastView profile

Professor

• Data Visualization
• Hand-written Text Recognition
• Face Recognition
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Anders Hast serves as a Professor at Uppsala University specializing in Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization, with extensive experience teaching Master's level courses. He actively coordinates User Training and Internal Training for InfraVis, conducting sessions either onsite at the Theatrum Visuale facility in Ångströmlaboratoriet or via Zoom, and remains available for cross-campus engagements. His research portfolio centers on Data Visualization, Hand-written Text Recognition, and Face Recognition, while also extending to broader applications in Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization. These interests directly inform both his academic instruction and practical training methodologies, emphasizing real-world implementation through tools like MATLAB. Scientific Awards: Distinguished university teacher Regarding academic advising and funding, the documentation specifies no current PhD or Master's students, nor details any active research grants. However, his leadership in InfraVis training programs demonstrates significant involvement in educational infrastructure development and knowledge dissemination initiatives. He maintains strong operational ties to InfraVis through the Theatrum Visuale facility at Ångströmlaboratoriet, utilizing this specialized environment for visualization training while retaining flexibility for remote or external campus engagements, reflecting deep integration with Uppsala University's technical resources.