Andrea Voyer is a Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University , focusing on social norms, boundaries, and their role in shaping social inequality , particularly in the context of immigrant integration , class disparities, and ethnic inequality. She employs both qualitative and computational methods , including large-scale text analysis and cultural theory, to explore these themes. Her research has received funding from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond , the Swedish Research Council , the National Science Foundation (USA) , and the Russell Sage Foundation . Voyer serves as a program coordinator for master's programs in sociology and applied social research, and leads the department's research groups in qualitative methods , computational sociology , and cultural sociology . She is also an editorial board member for Sociological Theory and American Journal of Cultural Sociology , and contributes to public discourse on immigration, segregation, and social norms. Her recent publications highlight the use of computational techniques to analyze immigrant incorporation through shifts in mainstream discourse, the cultural processes of inequality during the COVID-19 pandemic , and the evolving role of class distinction-making in etiquette literature. These works bridge cultural theory with empirical analysis, offering actionable insights for addressing social inequality.
Mats Alvesson is a Professor in Organizational Studies at the Department of Business Administration, School of Economics and Management, Lund University. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and supervision at the PhD and master's levels, with a focus on critical perspectives in management and organization theory. University: Lund University School: School of Economics and Management Department: Department of Business Administration Academic Rank: Professor Email: mats.alvesson@fek.lu.se His research centers on leadership, organizational culture, identity, power, gender, knowledge-intensive firms, qualitative methods, and the philosophy of science. He is known for co-developing the concept of 'functional stupidity' and for his critical analyses of symbolic management and leadership. His recent work explores the paradoxes of meaning and emptiness in modern organizations. The 15 most recent articles and books reflect a sustained engagement with critical management studies, strategy as practice, organizational change, and reflexive methodologies. His publications span qualitative theory development, leadership critique, cultural analysis, and methodological innovation, often published with leading academic presses like Oxford University Press, Sage, and Cambridge University Press. While no specific scientific awards are listed in the provided material, his extensive publication record, high research output (231 items), and international collaborations indicate significant scholarly recognition. Mats Alvesson supervises PhD students, including Rachel Waldo, and has been involved in teaching qualitative methods, knowledge work, and organizational change. He has participated in external academic activities, such as visiting Hanken School of Economics and hosting scholars like Yiannis Gabriel. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the domain of social sciences and business administration. He is currently leading a dissertation project titled 'The enchanted sense making: An exploration of employee-brand love relationships in the luxury-brand sector,' reflecting his ongoing interest in symbolic and affective dimensions of organizational life.
Mischa Billing is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University specializing in Culinary Arts and Meal Science. She is actively involved in research on sensory experiences, wine studies, and food pairing. Her work spans across multiple disciplines including haptics, olfaction, and culinary traditions. Her research interests focus on the intersection of sensory perception and culinary practices. Billing explores how sound affects taste perception, develops haptic attribute models for food design, and investigates improved sensory experiences for the elderly. Her work in sommelier training and critical attribute techniques bridges traditional culinary knowledge with scientific approaches to sensory evaluation. Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of sensory science in culinary contexts. Her work spans from theoretical explorations of wine tasting as embodied knowledge to practical guides for food and beverage pairing. The recurring themes include sensory integration, cultural contexts of food consumption, and innovative methods for enhancing meal experiences. Gastronomic Academy's Silver Medal Wine Profile of the Year Nose of the Year Honorary Truffle of the Year Billing has served as general secretary of the International Sommelier Association (ASI) and is a member of the Wine Academy in Sweden. She has extensive experience in evaluating diverse products including Swedish tap water and apple juice. Her media presence includes serving as a jury member on TV4's Sweden's Master Chef and delivering radio talks for Sveriges Radio. She leads several research initiatives including the Sense Lab, which focuses on future sensory experiences, and participates in research groups examining meals from social and cultural perspectives. Her projects like 'Rewine The World' demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches to reducing food waste through innovative culinary methods.
Anders Parment is a Lecturer in Business Administration at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Stockholm Business School and its Department of Business Administration . With a focus on Marketing , he contributes to research on sustainability, generational differences, and urban-rural market dynamics. PhD in Economics from Linköping University (2005) MSc in Economics from Linköping University and Lund University Degree in Competition Law from Örebro University His research bridges Marketing , Sustainability , and Generational Behavior , examining how urbanization, digitalization, and societal polarization influence consumption and labor markets. Current projects explore urbanization effects and marketization in the Swedish school system . Publications highlight trends in Generational Marketing , Sustainable Practices , and Consumer Behavior across diverse contexts like automotive branding, retail evolution, and public administration. Swedish Marketing Association's Marketing Book of the Year (2019, 2016, 2014, 2013) Educational awards for teaching excellence He teaches basic and advanced marketing courses, including eMBA and leadership programs, emphasizing critical perspectives on corporate sustainability and consumer empowerment.
Olof Sundin is Professor of Information Studies at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, where he serves as Manager of Research and Research Education at the Division of ALM, Digital Cultures and Publishing Studies. He coordinates the research node Dīcit: Disinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and Infrastructures of Information. His research examines sociomaterial configurations and control mechanisms of digital information, focusing on: Disinformation dynamics and generative AI's impact on expertise/trust Search engine functionality in everyday contexts Media/information literacy as infrastructural meaning-making Evolution of information-seeking behaviors in AI-driven environments Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on AI's transformative impact on information literacy practices, source evaluation frameworks, and emerging digital market behaviors. His work consistently intersects technology, society, and epistemological concerns. Awards include: Best paper award (2025) Källkritikpriset: The golden magnifying glass 2023 (National award from Swedish Internet Foundation) Sundin leads multiple research initiatives: RE-SEARCH project (Swedish Research Council): Analyzing youth information-seeking in AI-infused educational environments 'Who is the Expert?' project (Crafoord Foundation): Investigating generative AI's impact on expertise and evidence Lund lead for 'The Digital Welfare State' project Member of Nordic Disinformation Resilience Network He coordinates the Dīcit research node and leads doctoral education in Information Studies, teaching courses on digital libraries and information institutions.
Liane Colonna is an Assistant Professor in Law and Information Technology at the Department of Law, Stockholm University , where she investigates ethical and legal challenges arising from AI-driven practices in higher education. She also engages in methodologically oriented research at the intersection of AI and Law, contributing to the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanities and Society. Additionally, Liane serves as the director of the Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI) and is a member of the New York Bar since 2008. Primary Affiliation: Department of Law, Stockholm University Institute Leadership: Director, Swedish Law and Informatics Research Institute (IRI) Professional Status: Member of the New York Bar Research Interests: Ethical and legal challenges of AI in higher education Methodological approaches in AI and Law Data protection and privacy by design Regulatory frameworks for AI and emerging technologies Privacy implications of lifelogging and health IoT International data governance and surveillance law Publications demonstrate expertise in AI regulation, GDPR compliance, and privacy-preserving technologies, particularly for assisted living and educational contexts. Her work bridges technical implementation with legal accountability, emphasizing human oversight and ethical design.
Maria Ojala is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Örebro University (20% position until December 2026) and will transition to a Professor role (80%) at the University of Oulu, Finland, in August 2024. Her research focuses on young people’s emotional responses to climate change (2004–2025), examining climate anxiety, hope, coping strategies, and pro-environmental behavior across developmental stages. Current affiliations: Örebro University, University of Oulu (FRONT program) Key research areas: Environmental Psychology, Climate Change Education, Sustainable Development, Youth Mental Health Her work bridges emotional awareness and transformative learning, analyzing how climate-related emotions influence engagement, communication patterns, and educational practices. Recent projects include longitudinal studies on climate distress in Finnish adolescents (Swedish Research Council VR, 2022–2026) and youth trust in climate science (Swedish Research Council Forte, 2022–2025). Earlier, she explored food activism (Formas, 2018–2022) and mobile preschools (RJ, 2018–2022). Publications span empirical and theoretical analyses, with 15 recent articles (2021–2025) addressing climate anxiety, coping strategies, media exposure, and teacher practices. She collaborates with research groups like POCSUS and leads initiatives in the LEADER Center. Grants include SEK 5.95M (VR), SEK 3.94M (Forte), and SEK 3M (Formas). Her work emphasizes critical emotional awareness as a key competence for sustainable futures, integrating moral reasoning and anticipatory emotions into education.
Hanna Hjalmarson, a Lecturer at the Department of Business Administration (Stockholm Business School), specializes in consumer behavior, advertising, public relations, and research methods. She is affiliated with the DIISS research group (Digitalization, Innovation, Internationalization, Sustainability, Service) and focuses on how family, media, and peer influences shape consumption patterns and well-being in young consumers. Consumer socialization dynamics Healthcare marketing analysis Media impact on pandemic compliance Questionnaire response styles research Her publications examine celebrity endorsements, green marketing, cause-related campaigns, and sensory marketing. Key themes include brand attitude mediation, materialism's psychological effects, and sustainable communication strategies. 2016: Introduced "attitude toward the endorsement" as mediation variable 2012: Analyzed green certifications' consumer impact 2010: Demonstrated trivial attributes' sensory influence 2007: Explored materialism's life satisfaction connections She also investigates political marketing through local association collaborations (2007) and reviews Nordic advertising/PR research frameworks from 2000-2011, highlighting methodological challenges and interdisciplinary opportunities.
Karin Wendin is a Professor in Food and Meal Science at the Department of Food and Meal Science, Faculty of Natural Science, Kristianstad University. She also maintains an Associate Professor position at the University of Copenhagen since 2012. Her research is centered within the Food and Meals in Everyday Life (MEAL) research group and she plays a key role in the Centre for Food, Health and Retail at Kristianstad University (FOHRK). Dr. Wendin earned her PhD in 'Sensory Dynamics in Emulsion Products Differing in Fat Content' from Chalmers University of Technology in 2001. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to sensory science and food research. She has collaborated extensively with research institutes including RISE and has held visiting researcher positions at the University of Copenhagen. Wendin's primary research focus is sensory science, defined as 'the discipline that evoke, measure, analyze and interpret reactions to characteristics of food and other materials perceived by the human senses.' Her work investigates how chemical and physical food properties influence human sensory perception through sight, smell, taste, touch and hearing. A substantial portion of her research addresses health, wellbeing, and sustainability challenges, particularly in developing food products with reduced fat, salt, and sugar while maintaining sensory appeal, and exploring alternative protein sources including insect-based foods. She has specialized in adapting food products for specific demographic groups including the elderly, children, teenagers, and individuals with weight concerns. Her research methodology incorporates both objective and subjective sensory assessments using various statistical approaches from classic to multivariate methodologies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable food systems, novel food sources, historical grains in modern contexts, and sensory evaluation methods for high-value products. Her work consistently bridges scientific analysis with practical food industry applications, with many projects involving direct collaboration between academia and industry partners. The research demonstrates increasing focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable consumption, health, and responsible production. Professor Wendin has extensive supervisory experience across multiple institutions including University of Copenhagen, University of Borås, Linköping University, Chalmers University of Technology, Örebro University, and Lund University of Technology. She has served on examination committees for PhD defenses at institutions across Scandinavia and internationally. Her research has been funded by major organizations including Formas, Vinnova, and the Family Kamprad Foundation, as well as through contract research with industry partners where results often remain confidential. She currently leads multiple significant projects including 'Food and Drinks for Seniors' (2024-2026), 'Ending food waste from plant to plate' (2023-2026), 'Nutritious, tasty and health-promoting novel wheat products' (2022-2025), and research on prediction methods for sensory properties of high-value sustainable products. These projects reflect her commitment to addressing contemporary food challenges through interdisciplinary research that combines sensory science with sustainability and health considerations.
Ulf Hedestig is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics, Umeå University. Based in MIT building, Umeå, Sweden, he focuses on technology-mediated education and digital government research. Contact: ulf.hedestig@umu.se , +46 90 786 61 32. Research Themes : IoT in public spaces, user-centered design, digitalization in education and government, mobile learning environments, knowledge transfer challenges Recent Trends : 2020 work on IoT urban applications, 2018 publications on China's digital strategies and O2O business models Key Collaborations : Mikael Söderström, Daniel Forest, Victor Kaptelinin Scientific Recognition : Excellent Teacher pedagogical qualification Distinguished University Teacher educational qualification
Joachim Sundqvist is Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science of Umeå University, Sweden. With a dual commitment to teaching and research, he explores the sociological and cultural dimensions of food and meals, bridging theory and practice for gastronomy, dietetics, and food-science students. Research Focus: His work delves into the meal experience as a complex social phenomenon, integrating consumption value, social identity, cultural norms, and personal taste within everyday practices. Studies of business travel, outdoor dining, and Arctic hiking illuminate how context shapes eating behaviors. Research Groups & Projects: Member, Sustainable Food Transitions Member, Sympoietic Collaboratory Project lead (2024-2027) Providing evidence-based insights on alternative proteins for EU sustainability Project lead (2023-2026) LOCALITY Project lead (2020-2022) Off-grid gastronomy Project lead (2016-2017) Eating out – visitors’ food-related activities Publications Overview: Since 2015, Sundqvist has published extensively on gastronomic experiences, business-travel meals, outdoor food practices, and sustainable restaurant strategies, appearing in International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science , Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism , and multiple Swedish academic reports.
Ester Appelgren is an Associate Professor in Journalism and Head of School at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University. She holds a PhD in Media Technology and focuses on Data Journalism, Media Leadership, and Digital Integrity. Her work bridges technological innovation with ethical journalistic practices, particularly in crisis communication and public service media contexts. Educatio: PhD in Media Technology. Research interests include data-driven storytelling, media management during crises, and the evolving role of interactivity in journalism. She chairs the Journalism division of Nordmedia and serves on editorial boards for Digital Journalism and Journalistica . Her recent research explores pandemic-era media responses, ethical use of sensor data in journalism, and the paternalistic implications of interactive media. She has published widely on Nordic journalism trends and media convergence challenges. Currently, she is not participating in active research projects but remains active in editorial and academic leadership roles. Key contributions include analyzing media leadership during the pandemic, evaluating digital transformation in Swedish public service news, and critiquing technological determinism in journalism studies. Her work emphasizes balancing innovation with ethical accountability in data journalism practices.
Jessica Edlom serves as a PhD student and adjunct teacher at Karlstad University, actively contributing to strategic communication research within the global music industry. Her work bridges academic theory and practical industry challenges, with particular focus on digital transformation and fan-brand relationships. Her core research examines strategic communication practices, fan engagement dynamics, and transmedia marketing strategies in music. She investigates how artists like ABBA and Taylor Swift leverage phygital experiences to cultivate fan communities, exploring tensions between commercial imperatives and authenticity. Key interests include pandemic-era industry adaptation, value co-creation mechanisms, and the commodification of fan participation through choreographed engagement. Analysis of her publication timeline reveals a clear evolution from foundational studies on Nordic music branding (2017-2019) toward cutting-edge explorations of immersive technologies and fan experience design (2023-2025). Recurring thematic threads include the strategic mobilization of fan communities through social media, authenticity maintenance in digital branding, and industry adaptation to technological disruption. Her methodological approach frequently employs strategy-as-practice frameworks to uncover practitioner-level tensions in brand work.
Håkan Jerker Holm is a Professor and Vice Dean for Research Education at Lund University School of Economics and Management (LUSEM), Department of Economics. His research focuses on experimental and behavioral economics, particularly studying CEO decision-making in China, trust dynamics, risk-taking behaviors, and psychological biases influencing economic decisions. He has conducted extensive field and lab experiments, including analyses of motor vehicle inspection markets and mood effects in regulatory contexts. Dr. Holm teaches microeconomics, industrial organization, and experimental economics at all academic levels. He received LUSEM's Best Teacher Award and actively supervises bachelor, master, and PhD students. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic prosperity and institutional effectiveness. Recent research highlights include exploring cooperation beyond social networks, competition effects in regulatory markets, and the role of anchoring in subjective belief formation. He has published over 50 articles in journals like Organization Science , Journal of Economic Psychology , and Experimental Economics . Scientific Awards: Best Teacher Award at LUSEM Key Projects: Moral Decisions in Leadership, Motor Vehicle Inspection Market Analysis, and Belief Heterogeneity Causes Collaborations: Active in international networks studying trust, decision-making, and behavioral experiments
Thomas O'dell is a Professor of Ethnology at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. Based at Helgonavägen 3 in Lund (Room LUX:C416), he maintains an active research profile focusing on the intersection of cultural and economic processes. His work spans three primary research domains: the cultural economy (particularly tourism and heritage institutions), mobility in modern society, and transnational cultural flows with emphasis on American influence in Sweden. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with cultural economy dynamics, examining how heritage institutions navigate hybrid markets where public missions intersect with private-sector business models. Recent projects like Understanding the Conditions Facing Heritage in a Hybrid Market (2017-2018) and Hip Heritage and Museum Practices (2023) employ ethnographic methods to analyze institutional adaptation strategies. His scholarship reveals growing emphasis on sustainability and community engagement , evident in works examining DIY repair cultures, sustainable living practices, and democratic participation in religious spaces. O'Dell's publication record shows strong thematic continuity since his 1997 doctoral dissertation on Americanization in Sweden, while progressively incorporating contemporary concerns like marketization of heritage and sustainable transitions. His collaborations with Lizette Gradén represent a significant research partnership spanning multiple projects funded by entities including the Swedish National Heritage Board and the Church of Sweden. Current activities include examining heritage practices through traditional crafts like thatching and analyzing how budget constraints affect cultural prioritization in museums.
