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• Medical Law
• General Jurisprudence
• Evidence Assessment
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Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and a Senior Lecturer within the Faculty of Law. As Deputy Head of Department and a core member of the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group, she bridges legal theory with medical and scientific disciplines. Active in interdisciplinary projects (2015-2020 VBE program, 2022-2025 ethics review system project) Supervises doctoral students in international law and medical law Teaches evidence assessment, medical law, and legal theory Her research examines: Ontological differences between legal and scientific reasoning Epistemic gaps in medical evidence for legal decisions Ad hominem arguments in expert witness evaluations Science-policy interfaces in healthcare regulation UN Sustainable Development Goals (Substance Classification, Law, Philosophy) Interdisciplinary collaboration between law, medicine, and social sciences Recent work focuses on EU health data frameworks, abortion law reforms, and reimagining ethics review systems. Her publications span 92 outputs across legal philosophy, medical law, and regulatory theory. Collaborations include: Harvard Medical School Carnegie-Mellon University Swedish National Board for Medical and Social Evaluation (SBU) Faculty of Medicine, Lund University Funding sources: Swedish Research Council Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Söderberg Foundations Crafoord Foundation Key activities: Mock trial participant (2025), public debates, and EU healthcare policy presentations.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
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Krister Wolff is an Associate Professor of Adaptive Systems at the Department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences (M2) at Chalmers University of Technology. He also serves part-time as Vice Head of Department for Education. His research focuses on applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, and bio-inspired methods to robotics, autonomous systems, and self-driving vehicles. He teaches in the international Master's program in Complex Adaptive Systems. His work includes projects such as AI-supported vehicle suspension design, propeller optimization using genetic algorithms, and developing interactive robots for social distancing in healthcare settings. He has contributed to over 39 publications and 9 research projects, collaborating with organizations like VINNOVA and the Swedish Transport Administration. Notable projects include ISOLDE for hospital robots and Tactical Decision-Making in Autonomous Driving funded by the Wallenberg Foundation. Key areas of expertise include reinforcement learning for autonomous vehicles, evolutionary algorithms in design optimization, and driver behavior modeling in critical scenarios. His research bridges theory and practical applications, emphasizing collaboration between academia and industry.

Lisa ÅkervallView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Film Studies
• Cinematic Affect
• Digital Media
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Lisa Åkervall is an Associate Professor of Film Studies and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. Her research bridges film theory, digital media, and cultural studies, with a focus on how neoliberal frameworks shape contemporary audiovisual experiences. Her core research explores: Cinematic affect and sensory transformation in digital environments Postcinematic aesthetics beyond traditional film formats Sound studies and voice modulation technologies Neoliberal cultural techniques in media production Digital subjectivity formation through social media platforms Publication analysis reveals consistent engagement with digital media transformations since 2015, evolving from foundational cinema studies toward critical examinations of networked identities, algorithmic aesthetics, and media ecologies in neoliberal contexts. Recent works (2021-2024) demonstrate intensified focus on gender performance, theatricality, and digital voice modulation.

• Nuclear Reactor Safety
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Satya Prakash Saraswat is a Postdoctoral Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Nuclear Science and Engineering Unit in Stockholm, Sweden. He holds a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, with expertise in thermal-hydraulics, nuclear reactor safety, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and system code development. His work spans fission and fusion reactor analysis, including contributions to the VALIDATIO project (University of Pisa) for fusion safety tools and the ATLAS project (Khalifa University) for advanced reactor safety enhancements. Research interests focus on computational modeling, AI integration in nuclear safety, and experimental validation of safety systems. He has developed skills in both experimental and numerical techniques, addressing challenges in multiphase flow, reactor core dynamics, and material compatibility. Key projects include validation of ASYST and SIMMER codes for condensation phenomena and lead-lithium interaction studies. Publications highlight advancements in burn-up wave characterization, code stability analysis (RELAP5/SIMMER), and thermal-hydraulic safety assessments for reactors like ESBWR and ITER systems. His work emphasizes enhancing safety tools through rigorous validation and innovative methodologies.

Johan RedströmView profile

Professor

• Design Research
• Interaction Design
• Sustainable Development
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Johan Redström is a Professor of Design at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID), part of Umeå University. He has led UID's PhD program and research strategy since 2012 and served as its Rector from 2015 to 2018. His academic journey spans philosophy, electronic music, and design, with a PhD in philosophy and a focus on design research since 2001. Current roles include adjunct professorships at the University of Borås and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Research interests center on experimental design practices, sustainable development, and critical theory. He explores how design can address post-industrial challenges through prototyping new practices, questioning foundational concepts like 'form' in dynamic processes. Major projects include the UmArts Art & AI initiative (2023-2028) and 'Designing Democratic Digital Futures,' focusing on algorithmic accountability and contestation. Teaching emphasizes PhD-level design research, including courses on research methodologies, philosophy of design, and design history. He currently supervises 8 PhD students. Notable research outputs include 2024 publications on more-than-human design, AI ethics, and decolonial design frameworks. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for socially engaged and ethically mindful design. Key contributions include rethinking 'Terms of Service' through design interventions and exploring hauntology in AI systems. UID's interdisciplinary environment supports his mission to advance design as a critical and transformative discipline.

Micael DerelövView profile

Associate Professor

• Industrial Engineering
• Product Development
• Reliability Engineering
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Micael Derelöv is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), specializing in Product Realisation (PROD). His work focuses on optimizing safety, reliability, and efficiency in industrial and aerospace systems. He contributes to sustainable product development through advanced methodologies in design optimization and failure analysis. His research integrates robotics, manufacturing systems, and systems engineering to address challenges in collaborative assembly, aircraft design, and risk management. Dr. Derelöv’s research interests include multi-objective optimization for balancing safety and weight in aircraft systems, industrial safety demonstrators, and reliability-centric design processes. He has developed frameworks for evaluating design concepts and identifying potential failures in early-stage engineering projects. His work also explores the application of genetic algorithms in concept synthesis and the use of qualitative modeling for risk assessment. His publications highlight trends in industrial safety, systems reliability, and aerospace engineering. Recent work includes advancements in safe collaborative robotics on assembly lines and methodologies for industrial safety demonstrators. Earlier contributions address cost optimization in reliability-focused design and bio-mechatronic product development. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his active research and academic role reflect a commitment to advancing engineering practices. He collaborates on student projects, such as a recent initiative designing a pressure-resistant device for space exploration, demonstrating engagement in applied and interdisciplinary research. Micael Derelöv’s affiliation with the Department of Management and Engineering positions him at the intersection of academic research and industrial innovation, particularly within the Product Realisation group. His work emphasizes sustainable, integrated approaches to product development, blending theoretical insights with practical applications in manufacturing and aerospace sectors.

• Critical Algorithm Studies
• Digital Cultures
• Platform Studies
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Tanja Wiehn is an Assistant Professor in Digital Cultures at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Lund University. Her research bridges critical algorithm studies , digital culture , and platform studies , with a focus on gendered, racial, and class-based dimensions of algorithmic systems. She teaches in the bachelor’s program in Digital Cultures and the ALM master’s program. Education : PhD in Digital Cultures (2021) from the University of Copenhagen. Her work interrogates the synthetic turn in AI data production , addressing socio-political challenges and aesthetic expressions. Current projects include studying synthetic data’s role in privacy preservation and its cultural implications. Recent publications explore themes like datafication of homes , privacy politics , and machine vision aesthetics . She collaborates internationally on initiatives like the Follow Me project (Danish Independent Research Fund) and Digital Culture Research Cluster .

Petter BrodinView profile

Professor

• Systems Immunology
• Pediatric Immunology
• Immune System Regulation
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Petter Brodin is a dual-appointed academic with a Professor ship at Karolinska Institutet 's Department of Women's and Children's Health and a Senior Lecturer position at Imperial College London 's MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences. His work bridges clinical pediatrics and cutting-edge systems immunology , focusing on human immune system profiling through blood analysis. Education : MD/PhD from Karolinska Institutet, postdoc at Stanford University Research spans three major domains: Sex hormone immunomodulation - Revealing testosterone's role in suppressing autoimmune pathways while enhancing infection vulnerability through Nature studies of gender-affirming treatment Post-COVID pathophysiology - Developing antiviral treatment strategies for chronic SARS-CoV-2 reservoirs with Pfizer, focusing on severely affected patients Developmental immunology - Mapping immune-microbiome interactions in newborns and cancer immunotherapy applications in pediatric solid tumors Major awards include: 2023 Oscar Medin Prize 2024 Wallenberg Scholar 2022 VR and SSMF Consolidator Awards 2019 EMBO Young Investigator 2015 ERC Starting Grant Supervised 5 PhD/MSc students while leading a multidisciplinary team at BrodiN lab (brodinlab.com). Current clinical trials include: 15-day antiviral regimen for tissue reservoirs Immunomodulatory approaches for autoimmune profiles Active in science communication through BlueSky platform and Paris Kids Cancer Symposium leadership, emphasizing human-centric research over animal models.

Donald MitchellView profile

Professor

• Public Space
• Geography of Labor
• Landscape Analysis
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Donald Mitchell is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography, specializing in historical-materialist analyses of political-economic determinants of landscapes, urban public spaces, and labor geographies. His research spans migrant labor in California agribusiness, protest dynamics in public spaces, and Marxist geographical theory. Recent publications examine gig economy labor, spatial justice, and historical Swedish workers' movements. He co-edited Food Across Borders (2017) and Revolting New York (2018), with ongoing work on Mean Streets (2020) and United Farm Workers-era research. His scholarship connects labor struggles, capitalist production of nature, and critical urban theory, challenging neoliberal spatial practices while exploring the intersection of social reproduction and algorithmic city infrastructures through migrant service workers.

• Metabolic Disorders
• Genetic Variants
• Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)
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Stefano Romeo is a Professor in Molecular and Clinical Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, and a Senior Consultant in Endocrinology at Sahlgrenska University Hospital. He holds a Medical Degree from Campus Biomedico University (2001, Italy) and completed his residency in Endocrinology at Sapienza University of Rome (2006). He has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (2006–2009) and the University of Cambridge (2009–2011). Affiliations: Wallenberglab, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and University Magna Graecia (Italy). Research Focus: Genetic determinants of metabolic disorders, including fatty liver disease (FLD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Key contributions include identifying PNPLA3 , MBOAT7 , and PSD3 as critical genes in FLD, developing 3D liver models, and pioneering precision medicine approaches. In CVD, he developed a machine-learning algorithm for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) diagnosis and identified LPL mutations linked to severe hypertriglyceridemia. Clinical Leadership: Director of the Lipid Clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital since 2014, focusing on genetic screening for FH and hyperlipidemia management across the Västra Götaland region. Awards & Recognition: International Laureate Chair Prize (2023) Leif Groop Award (2021) Knut and Alice Wallenberg Academy Fellowship (2017) Labs & Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary team including researchers (Rosellina Mancina, Ester Ciociola), postdocs (Kavitha Sasidharan), and students (Tanmoy Dutta). Collaborates with the Lipid Clinic team, including clinicians and residents.

Malin RönnblomView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• AI Governance
• Gender Equality Policy
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Malin Rönnblom is a Professor of Political Science at Karlstad University, Sweden, specializing in post-political governance, democracy theory, and critical policy analysis. She chairs the Swedish Research Council's Humanities and Social Sciences Committee and oversees the Master's Program in Political Science, teaching courses on political theory and democratic governance. Her research focuses on AI's impact on democracy, separatism, and gender equality policies across urban/rural contexts. Key projects include the WASP-HS-funded AI governance study and the FORMAS-funded project on separatist spaces. Key Research Areas: AI ethics, feminist urban theory, policy de-politicization, gender equality frameworks Teaching: Master's Program coordination, courses on political theory and democracy Her work bridges critical political theory with applied policy analysis, addressing contemporary challenges like automated governance systems and digital technology's ethical dimensions. Recent studies explore TikTok/Telegram activism in authoritarian contexts and the politics of automated decision-making in public sectors.

Frida MannerfeltView profile

Associate Professor

• Practical Theology
• Digital Theology
• Biblical Studies in Public Debate
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Frida Mannerfelt is an Associate Professor in Practical Theology at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies , where she works as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Scripture and Secularism research project. Her work examines how biblical interpretations in public discourse shape secular concepts, while maintaining active research in digital theology and church leadership. Academic title: Associate Professor Institution: Centre for Theology and Religious Studies (Lund University) Research focus: Bible, politics, digital culture Email: frida.mannerfelt@ctr.lu.se Her research on Digital Theology explores AI integration in sermon preparation, digital worship environments, and the evolution of preaching practices in online spaces. Current projects analyze algorithmic communication's theological implications and digitalization's impact on religious authority. Key Church Leadership studies include historical ordination of Swedish female clergy and contemporary digital leadership challenges. With 17 research outputs since 2019, her work spans articles, book chapters, and edited volumes on topics like digital homiletics, eucharistic adaptations post-pandemic, and theological responses to secularism. As Co-Principal Investigator for Scripture and Secularism (2022–2027), she collaborates with international scholars on biblical public discourse analysis. Previous research includes ordination history (2018–2020) and digital church presence frameworks. Teaching roles include advanced courses in Church and Mission Studies (KRMB27, KRMR12) and Religious Communication. She contributes to academic discourse through 35 recorded activities, including invited talks on AI theology, panel discussions about biblical politics, and presentations on digital worship practices.

Nick ButlerView profile

Professor

• Organizational Studies
• Sociology of Work
• Critical Management Studies
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Nick Butler is a Professor at Stockholm Business School , Stockholm University , where he has been employed since 2016. He previously held positions at Lund University (postdoctoral researcher) and St Andrews University (lecturer). Education: Universities of Warwick, Sussex, and Leicester (UK) Research Focus: Organizational studies, sociology of work, critical management, social theory, philosophy, and qualitative methods Current Projects: Algorithmic leadership research with Prof. Sverre Spoelstra and Dr. Emilie Hesselbo, funded by the Swedish Research Council Interdisciplinary Interests: Gamification ethics, research ethics, stand-up comedy, and philosophy of jokes His publications span topics like algorithmic management, workplace gamification, academic integrity, and humor in organizations. Collaborations with international scholars and contributions to journals such as Organization Studies , Journal of Business Ethics , and Ephemera demonstrate his cross-institutional impact. Though the data lacks explicit student lists or scientific awards, his research on critical performativity and digital leadership tools underscores his relevance in contemporary organizational theory.

Ludvig BeckmanView profile

Professor

• Democratic Theory
• Political Legitimacy
• Popular Sovereignty
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Ludvig Beckman is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Stockholm University, specializing in democratic theory, political legitimacy, and the boundaries of inclusion in political systems. His work critically examines foundational concepts like popular sovereignty, voting rights, and the impact of emerging technologies on democratic governance. Research Focus: Beckman's scholarship centers on three interconnected themes: (1) The conceptual and practical challenges of defining the 'demos' in democratic systems, particularly regarding marginalized groups, Indigenous peoples, and non-human entities like AI; (2) The legitimacy of state authority in transnational contexts (e.g., extraterritorial border controls); and (3) The role of public institutions in sustaining democratic discourse amidst digital disruption and populist threats. Active Research Projects: Reconstructing democracy in times of crisis (REDEM): Voter behavior analysis for democratic resilience. Den digitala offentlighetens begränsningar: Regulatory impacts of social media on democratic discourse. Det demokratiska självförsvarets dilemman: Public service media responses to populism/extremism in Europe. Globalisering och nya politiska rättigheter: Challenges to nation-states from self-determination claims. Vilka är folket i folkstyret?: Comparative analysis of national/Indigenous constitutional orders.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Sustainability
• Feminism
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Rob Comber is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , affiliated with the Media Technology and Interaction Design (MID) department. His research spans Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , focusing on social and environmental sustainability , social justice , and feminist design . He explores technology's role in civic society , food systems , and social media through equity-driven design and qualitative social science methods. Research interests include: Democratic technology and equity in access Environmental stewardship via digital systems Feminist and decolonial approaches to HCI Community-driven design practices Smart city sustainability His recent publications highlight sustainable design , colonial archive transformations , and AI labor mapping , emphasizing constraint-based innovation and visceral technology ethics . No scientific awards are listed, and no formal advisees are mentioned. He teaches courses including Digitalization and Sustainable Social Transformation and Human-Computer Interaction .