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Peter Aronsson is the Rector of Linnaeus University since 2017, reappointed until 2026. He holds a professorship in History and has served as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. His research focuses on local/regional history, democratic political culture, history education, and cultural heritage utilization. He coordinates international projects exploring national museums' roles in shaping historical narratives and has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including books such as National Museums: Studies from around the World . He chairs the Swedish Council for Higher Education's board and sits on the transparency council for Kalmar and Kronoberg County Administrative Boards. His work emphasizes the societal relevance of cultural heritage and history education, advocating for museums as agents of democratic dialogue. Key contributions include founding the Center for Applied Heritage at Linnaeus University, which explores heritage's transformative societal potential. Education: PhD in History from Lund University (1992) Research Groups: Center for Applied Heritage, EuNaMus project Key Projects: EUNAMUS, HistCon, Nordic Spaces Leadership Roles: Vice-Chancellor (2017–present), Pro-Rector (2016–2017), Dean (2013–2015) His articles analyze historical consciousness, museum politics, and heritage management. Recent work addresses post-war Baltic cultural heritage, Nordic identity construction, and the political dimensions of historical narratives. He actively blogs on Open Science and academic governance, emphasizing universities' role in societal challenges.

• Local and Regional History
• Democratic Political Culture
• History Education
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Johan Eriksson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Art History, serving as Head of Department and Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies. His work integrates traditional art historical scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies, focusing on cultural heritage reconstruction and virtual museum development. His research spans digital art history , visual communication , and Renaissance studies , with specialized expertise in Italian and Japanese art traditions. Eriksson pioneers digital pedagogy through projects like The Digital Seminar 2.0 , examining how virtual reconstructions of historical sites (e.g., Royal Palace Stockholm) transform art historical methodology and public engagement with cultural heritage. His scholarship reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between art history, computer science, and urban studies. Eriksson's publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on virtual museum development as both research tool and preservation strategy, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural exchange (particularly Sweden-Japan collaborations) and sustainable heritage tourism. His work bridges technical innovation with deep art historical analysis, notably in reconstructing historical display contexts and examining visual rhetoric in Renaissance courts. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies and Chair of JSPS SAC, Eriksson actively mentors graduate students while securing research funding for major projects including The Virtual Museum and Visual Communication in Early Modern Japan . His grant portfolio reflects strong institutional support for digital humanities initiatives at Uppsala University. Through leadership of JSPS SAC and project teams like Renaissance Rooms , Eriksson coordinates international research networks focused on digital reconstruction methodologies. His current initiatives emphasize collaborative development of virtual environments that integrate art historical research with immersive technologies for both scholarly and public applications.

• Digital Art History
• Visual Communication
• Renaissance Art
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Axel Andersson is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research at the Royal Institute of Art. He teaches in the Text Area, focusing on years one and two. His research explores Historiography, Colonialism, and the concept of Nature, with recent work on European post-war Exoticism, nuclear waste aesthetics, and deep time philosophy. He has authored five monographs, including Negative Geology (2021) and Absolut farmakon (2019), and co-edited Framtidens kritik (2018). Between 2016-2021, he led Kritiklabbet, a project investigating criticism in the digital age. His current project examines art and surplus. Education: Ph.D. in Art History from the European University Institute (2007) Research interests span postcolonial theory, environmental philosophy, and cultural history. His work bridges art, science, and colonial legacies, particularly through analyses of body techniques, nuclear waste, and deep time narratives. He contributes to Swedish and international publications as an essayist and critic. Publications include anthologies on art, colonialism, and criticism. His books explore intersections of aesthetics with environmental and colonial themes. He has no listed awards but is active in academic and editorial roles. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, he oversees institutional research strategy. His advisory and grant activities are not detailed, but his editorial work with Kritiklabbet highlights his engagement with critical discourse in digital spaces. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and is part of the Royal Institute of Art’s academic leadership, focusing on contemporary art and cultural critique.

• Art History
• Colonial Studies
• Environmental Philosophy
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Sara Tanderup Linkis serves as Senior Lecturer in Publishing Studies and Associate Professor in Digital Cultures at Lund University's Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Theology. Her academic work bridges literary scholarship with contemporary digital media analysis, focusing on how technological transformations reshape literary production, distribution, and consumption. Her research program centers on several interconnected domains: Audio literature and audiobook culture in the digital age Intermediality and transmedia storytelling practices Serial narrative forms across media platforms Social media literary communities, particularly BookTok Publishing economics in the streaming era Memory representation in contemporary literature Dr. Linkis's recent publications reveal a methodological commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, combining publishing studies, literary theory, sound studies, and digital culture analysis. Her work demonstrates how literary experiences are being fundamentally reshaped by audio formats and social media platforms, with particular attention to the material and economic dimensions of these transformations. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through: Inga och John Hains Stiftelse för Vetenskaplig Humanistisk Forskning stipend (2024) International postdoctoral funding from the Independent Research Fund Denmark (2018-2020) As a research leader, Dr. Linkis currently directs the Swedish Research Council-funded project "Between Sound and Text: Production, Content and Experiences of Multimodal Audio Literature" (2024-2026) and contributes to the multi-year project "Lyssningsnjutningar: Sexuell hälsa och ljudfiktion i den digitala intimitetens tid" (2024-2028). She actively supervises doctoral research, including M. Uhlmann Lindberg's work on Swedish self-publishing history. Dr. Linkis maintains an active presence in both academic and public discourse, regularly contributing to media discussions about literary trends and participating in international research networks focused on digital literary cultures and publishing studies.

• Literary Studies
• Publishing Studies
• Digital Culture
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Anja Kraus is a Professor in Arts and Culture Education at Stockholm University, Department of Teaching and Learning. She has held academic positions at the University of Education Ludwigsburg (2003-2013), Linnaeus University Växjö (2013-2019), and joined Stockholm University in 2018. Her academic journey began with studies in Philosophy and Educational Sciences at Free University Berlin and Arts Education at the University of the Arts Berlin, Germany. Her research focuses on Pedagogical Anthropology, with special emphasis on tacit knowledge, corporeality, aesthetic education, and multimodal learning. She has developed systematic approaches to understanding tacit knowing in educational contexts, particularly examining how corporeality, aesthetic learning, and inclusivity function in schools. Her work bridges phenomenological, ethnographical, and body-phenomenological approaches with practical educational applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding how materiality, performativity, and imaginaries shape educational practices. Her recent publications reveal strong trends in embodiment studies, with particular attention to kinesthetic learning, spatial pedagogy, and the relationship between aesthetics and sustainability. Her work increasingly explores educational practices within the Anthropocene context, examining how arts education can address environmental concerns through embodied approaches. The recurring theme across her publications is the exploration of how tacit knowledge manifests in educational settings and how this understanding can transform teaching practices. As head convenor of the international scientific network 'Tacit Dimensions of Pedagogy,' she has organized numerous workshops and conferences addressing pedagogical terminologies across languages. Her collaborative projects span Scandinavia, Europe, Asia, and North and South America, demonstrating her commitment to transcultural approaches in educational research. Her teaching spans multiple languages (German, English, Swedish, Spanish) and covers diverse areas including Classroom Education, Cultural and Media Education, Sciences of Bildung, Elementary Education, and Vocational Training. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes practice-oriented competence, inclusive school development, and aesthetic learning environments with a comparative perspective.

• Pedagogical Anthropology
• Tacit Knowledge
• Corporeality in Education
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Joacim Hansson is a Professor of Library and Information Science at Linnaeus University, Sweden. He teaches at doctoral and master's levels in Library and Information Science and the Digital Humanities program. His research focuses on Knowledge Organization (classification research), Document Studies (digital representation of cultural heritage), and Library Research (institutional identity of libraries). He is affiliated with the Centre for Digital Humanities and the Critical Knowledge Organization Research Group. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Librarianship and Information Science and is a Senior Associate Fellow at the International Institute of Hermeneutics. His work explores the intersection of classification systems, cultural heritage, and political influences on libraries. He has led projects such as 'Cultivating Information, Organizing Culture' and contributes to initiatives like EUniWell (European University for Well-Being). His publications analyze topics like bibliographic classification's societal role, public libraries in political turmoil, and Jewish library systems' philosophical foundations. He has authored books including Dewey och de svenska biblioteken and De ordnade böckernas folk . His research underscores libraries' democratic roles and the ethical dimensions of information organization. Education: Holds a PhD in Library and Information Science from Gothenburg University (1999) and a licentiate in library studies (1998). His doctoral work examined Swedish library classification systems' societal discourses. Grants and Projects: Leads the 'Cultivating Information' project and contributes to the ReSource graduate school on digital source criticism. Collaborates internationally on classification and cultural heritage digitization.

• Library and Information Science
• Knowledge Organization
• Document Studies
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Tobias Pontara is a Professor of Aesthetics at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. His research spans music philosophy, film music analysis, and mediatized representations of classical music. He has led major projects like Classical Music for a Mediatized World (2018-2023) and currently directs Conspiracy Soundtracks (2023-2026/27), examining audiovisual conspiracy communication. He is a key supervisor in the interdisciplinary research school The Future of Democracy (2023-2027). PhD in Musicology (2007): Letters From the World of Autonomous Music Senior roles: Deputy Head of Research (2018-2021), Academic Appointments Board member (2023–present) Podcast co-host: Film Worlds (2020–2022) His research connects music's epistemological role in: Shaping perceptions of reality Audiovisual conspiracy documentaries Cultural construction of classical music Gender and identity dynamics in film Mediatization of musical practices Publications include a Routledge monograph on Tarkovsky's soundtracks and articles in Music and the Moving Image , International Review of the Aesthetics and Sociology of Music , and conference proceedings. Teaching covers music history, cultural theory, and gender perspectives across multiple programs.

• Musicology
• Film Music
• Media Studies
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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.

• Film Studies
• Cinematic Affect
• Digital Media
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Per Frankelius is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Linköping University's Department of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI). His work centers on understanding and stimulating innovative processes, primarily in agriculture, with marketing as a key component. He serves as process manager for Agtech Sweden (formerly Agtech 2030), a major innovation initiative funded by Vinnova with a budget of nearly 200 million SEK. Frankelius's research focuses on the intersection of innovation, marketing, and business analysis. He defines innovation as 'original concepts that gain acceptance in society,' arguing that marketing and external factors are natural parts of the innovation process. His current work emphasizes agricultural innovations, climate calculations, and the role of agriculture in addressing global challenges like food security and climate change. He has developed visual models of company development over time and studies 'X-factors'—external elements not central to mainstream economic models. His publications reveal a strong trend toward practical applications of innovation theory in agriculture and sustainability. The research spans climate policy, technological standardization, resource integration in green services, and international agricultural technology transfer. Frankelius frequently connects innovation to broader societal challenges, particularly food security and the role of agriculture in peace and stability. His work bridges theoretical business administration with practical agricultural applications, often challenging conventional paradigms like the IPCC's climate calculations for agriculture. Silver Medal, Agritechnica Innovation Award (as part of Agtech 2030 team) Frankelius actively participates in societal debates, writing for publications like The Lancet and Aftonbladet. He advocates for investment in agricultural innovation to prevent food shortages that could lead to conflict. His work with Agtech Sweden involves collaboration with numerous industry partners, government agencies, and international organizations. The initiative has secured significant funding from Vinnova and has established a national knowledge hub for agricultural digitalization with a 20 million SEK budget. As co-leader of the innovation environment Agtech Sweden, Frankelius works with partners to establish an innovation ecosystem focused on sensors, digital technology, AI, and the Internet of Things for tomorrow's agriculture. The initiative includes projects like solar co-farming, precision agriculture, and international delegation trips to share knowledge and develop new technologies.

• Innovation Studies
• Agricultural Economics
• Marketing
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Charlotte Bydler is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Learning, Södertörn University, specializing in Art History. She has taught since autumn 2003 and been a full-time employee since 2011. Research leader at CBEES (2011-2014) for Cultural Theory: Cosmopolis Project leader for 'A New Region of the World?' (2016-2019) Project manager for 'Living Archives' (2011-2016) funded by VR Research Focus: Globalization of contemporary art, transnational art practices, cultural heritage dynamics, and digital art. Her work examines institutional frameworks (museums, biennials) and geopolitical dimensions in art production. She has contributed to Sami art studies and analyzed the 1914 Baltic Exhibition. Project Leadership: Directed interdisciplinary projects on art globalization, heritage transfer, and institutional memory, including collaborations with Pontus Hultén's archival legacy at Moderna Museet and Centre Pompidou. Education: Defended doctoral dissertation 'The Global Art World, Inc.' in 2004 at Uppsala University, analyzing globalization effects on avant-garde art through biennials and institutions. Academic Network: Participated in international research collaborations with scholars including Anna Kharkina, Carl Marklund, and Andreas Gedin, with funding from ÖSS, VR, and Knowledge Foundation.

• Globalization of Contemporary Art
• Cultural Theory
• Cultural Heritage and Institutional Practices
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Linus Andersson is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in media and communication studies. His research focuses on disinformation, digital ethics, media literacy, and the societal impacts of digitalization. He leads the interdisciplinary RECDACT project on conspiracy theories and participates in the LeaDS research program. Andersson holds a doctoral degree from Södertörn University (2012), researching alternative television and media criticism. His work bridges art, activism, and media theory. He previously worked at Norway's Media Council studying online radicalization. Key research themes include critical thinking in media literacy, digital dependency, and the ethical dimensions of screen culture. His work critiques digital platforms' societal roles while advocating for participatory media education frameworks. Recent publications explore involuntary social media disconnection, digital detox strategies, and the aesthetics of electronic waste representation. He collaborates internationally on media literacy interventions and youth participation in media policy design.

• Media Studies
• Digital Media
• Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
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Bruno Debaenst is a Senior Lecturer in Legal History and Associate Professor at the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Uppsala University, where he has been based since 2018. A Belgian (Flemish) scholar, he brings a comparative perspective to his work, focusing on both Belgian and Swedish legal history. His academic training spans history (1999), law (2003), and criminology (2006), and he practiced as a lawyer in Ghent from 2003 to 2008. His research is centered on the history of social law, with a particular emphasis on the juridification of workplace accidents in 19th-century Belgium, the development of modern welfare states, and the role of international organizations as catalysts for legal change. He also explores broader themes such as Belgian legal culture, language in nation-building, and the digital revolution from a legal historical viewpoint. The most recent publications highlight a diverse range of interests, from the artistic representation of industrial disputes and the history of environmental law in Stockholm, to the epistemic communities that preceded the ILO and the 1974 Swedish Constitution. His work often bridges comparative and transnational perspectives, analyzing legal developments across Europe and beyond. Bruno Debaenst is deeply committed to teaching, offering courses in legal history, comparative legal history, and legal futurology, and supervising numerous student theses. He has also led a popular doctoral course on legal history for PhD students in law. His international collaborations include work with the Centre d'histoire judiciaire in Lille, France.

• Legal History
• Comparative Legal History
• History of Social 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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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.

• Design Research
• Interaction Design
• Sustainable Development
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Roemer van Toorn is a Professor of Architectural Theory at the Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå University. His research focuses on architecture's role in emancipation, ecology, and cosmopolitical frameworks, emphasizing radical hospitality and Thirdspace theory. Van Toorn holds a PhD from the Estonian Academy of Arts (2022) and a dual background in architecture and engineering from TU Delft. He leads the PhD program at UMA and coordinates initiatives like the 'Relational Architecture' lecture series. His work bridges theory and practice through publications, exhibitions, and international collaborations. Education: PhD in Architecture, Estonian Academy of Arts (2022) Architectural Engineering, TU Delft (Netherlands) Research & Grants: Key projects include 'The Power of Gentleness in Architecture' (funded by UmArts) and co-edited volumes like Rethinking the Social in Architecture . His research addresses spatial justice, urban politics, and posthumanist frameworks. Advising & Teams: Supervises PhD students in architectural theory and urban studies. Collaborates with institutions like ResArc and the Estonian Academy, leading interdisciplinary research groups. Labs/Teams: Directs UMA's architectural theory program and co-founded the Berlage Institute PhD school. Active in global networks through lectures, curatorial work, and photographic exhibitions.

• Architectural Theory
• Urbanism
• Ecology
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