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Ryan Switzer is a Researcher at Stockholm University and a doctoral student in the Department of Sociology. He is affiliated with the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on far right social movements, employing ethnographic methods and visual analysis to examine emotional relationships to place and territorial stigmatization. He holds an MA in Political Science from Central European University and a double BA in Political Science and International Affairs from the University of Georgia. Education: Doctoral Student, Department of Sociology, Stockholm University MA in Political Science, Central European University Double BA in Political Science and International Affairs, University of Georgia Research Interests: Switzer’s work explores far right movements through lenses of cultural studies and affect theory. He investigates how far right groups mobilize emotions tied to place, particularly in Nordic contexts. His research highlights territorial stigmatization (e.g., 'badlands' narratives in Sweden) and embodied nativism in Denmark, where far right activists dramatize ethnic purity through confrontational protests. Publications & Trends: His work appears in Ethnic and Racial Studies, Mobilization Quarterly, and edited volumes on far right methodologies. Recent publications emphasize spatialized nationalism and the interplay between affect, place, and far right mobilization. Awards: Visiting Fellowship, University of Amsterdam Visiting Fellowship, Center for Research on Extremism (C-REX), University of Oslo Teaching & Engagement: Teaches courses on Globalization and Power, Sociological Theory, and Modern Social Theory. His work bridges academic research with public discourse on far right dynamics in Nordic societies.

• Social Movements
• Far Right Studies
• Ethnography
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Vladimir Carli and Gergö Hadlaczky are researchers at the National Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention of Mental Health (NASP) within Karolinska Institutet's Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics. They lead interdisciplinary research on suicide determinants and mental health interventions. Research Focus: Their work spans Biological, psychological, and social suicide risk factors Digital mental health systems (e.g., VR, eHealth) Genomic studies of suicidality Population-level mental health epidemiology Key Projects: Forte-funded suicide process study (SEK 5.995M) Tim Bergling Foundation digital training initiative EXPERIENCE project (VR + XAI for depression) Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze Genetic interactions with childhood trauma (P2RX7, CLOCK genes) Screen time and sleep pathways Body odor's catalytic role in anxiety treatment Population-level suicide pattern analysis

• Suicide prevention
• Mental health epidemiology
• Psychiatric genetics
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Anders Jonsson is a Researcher at the Department of Work Life and Social Welfare within the Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare at the University of Borås. He serves as an Assistant Supervisor to doctoral students like Anna Granath. His research focuses on stress management in emergency personnel, military healthcare, and simulation-based training. Jonsson's work explores the physiological and psychological stress responses of ambulance personnel and military teams during high-stress scenarios. He has developed and evaluated decision support systems and hybrid simulation models for trauma care in prehospital and military settings. His publications highlight ethical dilemmas faced by medical personnel in combat zones and the impact of workload on military operator performance. Key research themes include traumatic stress among ambulance workers, the efficacy of clinical protocols, and the adaptation of military training methods to civilian healthcare. His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice, technology, and behavioral science to improve emergency care outcomes.

• Emergency Medicine
• Military Healthcare
• Stress Management
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Elisabeth Bergdahl is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Sweden. She holds a PhD in nursing (2012) and has worked at the university since 2019. Her research focuses on palliative care, qualitative research methods, and ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care. She leads the RIPE research group (Research in Palliative Care), examining topics like emergency interventions for terminally ill patients and co-creation in healthcare. Key research interests include theoretical development in nursing, ethical sensitivity in practice, and improving palliative care delivery through co-creative approaches. She has published extensively on palliative care ethics, nursing leadership, and methodological innovations in qualitative research. Current projects include studying ambulance transports for elderly palliative patients and national surveys of family caregiver experiences. Bergdahl teaches palliative care, nursing theory, and qualitative methods at undergraduate and doctoral levels. She collaborates internationally, including with researchers in VASA Finland. Her work bridges practical clinical challenges with theoretical advancements, emphasizing evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

• Palliative Care
• Nursing Science
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Henrik Barth is an Associate Professor in Innovation Sciences at Halmstad University's School of Business, Innovation, and Sustainability. His research focuses on sustainable business model innovation, particularly in collaboration with industries, researchers, and students. He has led multiple research initiatives and published in journals like Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Journal of Cleaner Production . Dr. Barth has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specializing in innovation management, business administration, and engineering. Recognized as an 'Excellent Teaching Practitioner,' he has held senior academic leadership roles for over nine years and actively supervises doctoral students in national and international projects. His research interests span sustainable business models, innovation management, refugee entrepreneurship in agri-food industries, and the integration of immigrant labor in Sweden. Notable projects include studies on biomass production in Kazakhstan, safety culture in the forest industry, and the use of AI in healthcare. Barth collaborates with industries to address sustainability challenges and has contributed to policy-oriented studies on business model adjustments for energy transition. Barth's work emphasizes practical applications, such as lean management in agriculture and the implementation of digital technologies in manufacturing. His teaching and research have been recognized through awards and leadership roles, reflecting his commitment to both academic excellence and real-world impact.

• Innovation Management
• Sustainable Business Model Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
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Robert Ågren is a Lecturer at the School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability at Halmstad University. His research focuses on public procurement, construction law, corruption, and innovation. He has contributed to studies analyzing procurement procedures' impact on construction project outcomes, including cost/time overruns and worker safety implications. His recent work includes examining ethical dimensions of public procurement practices. Academic Rank: Lecturer Affiliation: School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability Research highlights include exploring how procurement methodologies influence project efficiency and safety standards in construction sectors. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided materials.

• Public Procurement
• Construction Law
• Corruption Studies
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Karin Gustafsson is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Örebro University, affiliated with the School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences and the Department of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She directs the Center for Social Science Environmental and Sustainability Research (CESSS). Her research focuses on environmental sociology, climate change, biodiversity, and science-policy interfaces. Current projects include studying youth trust in climate science and exploring IPCC/IPBES institutional dynamics. Research interests emphasize the role of science in international governance, expert socialization, and transformative sustainability science. She teaches academic writing, research methods, and sustainable development, supervising bachelor/master theses. During April–June 2026, she will be a visiting researcher at Leibniz University Hannover. Publications highlight climate activism’s social media discourse, expert organizations’ roles in early-career development, and IPBES/ IPCC institutional effectiveness. She has held visiting roles at Lancaster University, Cornell University, and Wageningen UR.

• Environmental Sociology
• Climate Change
• Biodiversity
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Yvonne Eriksson is a Professor at Mälardalen University, leading the Division of Information Design and heading the MDH Living Lab@IPR. Her research focuses on visual communication, socio-cultural perspectives in design, and inclusive design practices. She explores how visuals mediate communication in complex organizations and their impact on culture and cognition. Current projects include developing accessible personal protective equipment instructions, studying dyslexia and multimodal texts, and analyzing crisis communication strategies. She co-authored Different Perspectives on Design Thinking (2021) and Introduction to Visual Communication (2022). As division head, she fosters collaboration between academia and industry to innovate co-creation methods. Her work bridges education, industry, and societal challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Education background includes extensive academic training in visual communication and design. Her research spans visual literacy, gender representation in media, and tactile design for accessibility. She leads national and international collaborations, such as with RISE and Stockholm University, addressing global market communication strategies and inclusive design solutions. Research projects emphasize practical applications like improving assembly instructions via VR, designing interfaces for visually impaired users, and enhancing educational materials for children with disabilities. She advocates for visual management systems in dynamic organizational change and strategic innovation environments.

• Visual Communication
• Visual Management
• Socio-Cultural Perspectives
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Cecilia Lindh is an Associate Professor of Business Administration and researcher in Industrial Economics at Mälardalen University, affiliated with the School of Business Society and Engineering and the Division of Marketing and Strategy. She currently serves as Pro-Dean of the College of Business Studies, Economics and Political Science. Her research focuses on digitalization in business relationships, particularly B2B markets, e-commerce, and the integration of IT systems such as ERPs. She explores how digital tools impact inter- and intra-organizational relationships, emphasizing the balance between technology and human interaction. Her teaching includes courses on B2B marketing, digitalization, and research methods relevant to market transformation. She led the research evaluation of MER21 at MDH (2020–2021) and has contributed to advancing pedagogical approaches in digitally oriented curricula. Her work bridges academic research and practical applications, addressing topics like consumer behavior in cross-border e-commerce, sustainability in fashion consumption, and the role of influencers in shaping purchasing decisions. Publications highlight her focus on digital transformation trends, including studies on luxury brand sustainability, demand response flexibility, and the dual effects of digitalization on business relationships. She investigates how CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and online reviews influence consumer intent, emphasizing cross-cultural and cross-border dynamics. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned, her contributions to marketing education and digitalization research are notable. She has advised on organizational complexity in industries like electricity markets and collaborates on integrating qualitative methods into B2B research. Her work often highlights synergies between technology and human-driven processes in evolving business landscapes.

• Digital Marketing
• E-commerce
• Business-to-Business Marketing
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Jalal Ahamed is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at the School of Business within the University of Skövde. His research focuses on organizational resilience, financial well-being, consumer behavior, and cross-cultural management. He has published extensively in journals such as International Journal of Bank Marketing , MIR: Management International Review , and Sustainability . His work often employs advanced methodologies like fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) and structural equation modeling. Key themes include financial anxiety among students, SME resilience during crises, and the impact of digital transformation. Notable publications address topics such as Bangladeshi exporters’ resilience strategies and the role of trust in international trade relationships. Dr. Ahamed teaches courses at the bachelor’s level, emphasizing practical business administration skills. He has coordinated courses totaling 7.5–15 credits, covering core business disciplines. While no formal awards are listed, his active publication record reflects significant scholarly contributions.

• Business Administration
• Organizational Resilience
• Financial Well-being
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Anna-Maria Moro Strittmatter is an Associate Professor in Sport Management at Örebro University's School of Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences. Previously, she held a position as Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences until 2024, where she also earned her PhD in 2017. Her work experience includes roles as Secretary General of the World Snowboard Federation and event organizer for international snowboard competitions. She has also served in leadership roles with the Norwegian Snowboard Federation and co-founded Tverga, a resource center for self-organized sports in Norway. Dr. Strittmatter's research focuses on governance within sports organizations, sport event management, and policy analysis. Key areas include youth engagement in decision-making, sustainable development in sports, Olympic legacy, and social inclusion. She has received funding from the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the Research Centre for Children and Youth Sport to study youth leadership and governance integration in sports federations. Her work explores the impact of events like the Youth Olympic Games on youth participation and the role of youth committees in organizational structures. Her teaching includes Sport Management in International Context, Sustainable Sport Management, and organizational theory. She co-supervises two PhD candidates: Julius Stromberg (Good Governance of Voluntary Sports Clubs) and Dilara Valiyeva (Social Inclusion and Olympic Legacy). She is part of the ReShape research group and serves on editorial boards for European Sport Management Quarterly and Journal of Olympic Studies . Research projects include investigating digitalization and stakeholder participation in sport governance and analyzing institutional complexities in hybrid sport organizations. Her work highlights the transformative potential of youth participation and challenges in achieving equitable representation in sports leadership.

• Sport Governance
• Sport Event Management
• Sport Policy
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Dr. Katarina Bohm is a Professor of Nursing at the Swedish Red Cross University RKH , leading the Education and Research Committee . She holds an adjunct role in emergency care research at the Department of Clinical Research and Education, Södersjukhuset (KISÖS) . Her career spans clinical nursing, academic leadership, and over 30 years in emergency care education. Bohm earned her nursing qualification in 1988 and completed her MD in Medicine (2009) at the Karolinska Institute. She has held senior academic roles including Deputy Head of Department at KISÖS, Deputy Head of Undergraduate Education, and Chair of a research group in emergency care. Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, particularly in prehospital emergency care , including ambulance, emergency center, and hospital triage systems. Her research focuses on optimizing emergency response systems, dispatcher protocols, and nurse-patient interactions during high-priority cases (e.g., sepsis, stroke, cardiac arrest). Notable contributions include studies on compression-only CPR efficacy and nurse-assisted dispatch accuracy. She has authored over 50 scientific articles and actively participates in doctoral committee roles. Bohm’s current priorities include advancing educational research in specialist nursing and addressing rising emergency call volumes (24% annual increase). She leads interprofessional teams to improve prehospital care workflows and patient outcomes.

• Emergency Care
• Nursing
• Cardiology
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Mikael Söderström is a Recognized University Teacher and Associate Professor at Umeå University , affiliated with both the Department of Informatics and the Unit of Police Work . His contact email is mikael.soderstrom@umu.se , with office locations at MIT-huset (Campustorget 5) and Polisutbildningshuset (Humanioragränd 3). As Director of Studies in Police Work, he bridges academic research with practical education in law enforcement. Research Focus His research spans Human-Computer Interaction , User-Centered Design , and Digital Learning Environments , with a particular emphasis on Public Sector Digitalization and IoT Applications in Governance . He explores how technology shapes urban spaces, education systems, and citizen engagement, often through collaborative and interdisciplinary frameworks. Publication Trends Over 16 years, Söderström has contributed to IoT in Urban Spaces , Digital Government Research , and Educational Reform . His work addresses challenges in smart city infrastructure , sustainable learning systems , and cross-sector collaboration , appearing in venues like dg.o '18 and EDEN Research Workshop . Notably, his 2024 publication on AI and digitalization highlights emerging trends in governmental technology adoption. Leadership and Collaboration As Director of Studies, he leads curriculum development in Police Work. His collaborations include researchers like Ulf Hedestig , Daniel Skog , and Pontus Bergh , reflecting a networked approach to academic inquiry. His work frequently intersects with digital ethics , pedagogical innovation , and technology-enabled governance .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User-Centered Design
• Digital Learning Environments
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Amir Hossein Payberah is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Division of Software and Computer Systems (SCS) within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. He earned his PhD from KTH in 2013, focusing on distributed systems, and later received a Docent degree in Computer Science from KTH in 2021. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral researcher role at RISE (2013-2015), a machine learning scientist position at Oxford University (2017-2018), and a return to KTH as Assistant Professor (2018-2022) before his current promotion to Associate Professor (2022–present). PhD in Information and Communication Technology, KTH (2008–2013) Docent in Computer Science, KTH (2021) MSc in Software Engineering of Distributed Systems, KTH (2006–2008) MSc in Computer Architecture, Amirkabir University of Technology (AUT), Iran (2000–2003) BSc in Computer Engineering, AUT (1996–2000) Dr. Payberah's research focuses on the intersection of equity, justice, and artificial intelligence , particularly in large language models. He leads the co-liberative computing research group, which integrates critical consciousness into computer science education and research to address systemic inequalities. His work challenges the neutrality of computing and emphasizes collaborative liberation for equitable technological development. As an educator, he has designed and taught courses on Data-Intensive Computing , Operating Systems , and Scalable Machine Learning at KTH, Amirkabir University, and the Swedish Institute of Computer Science. He currently serves as Program Director for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) doctoral program and leads the WASP Legal, Ethical, and Societal Aspects cluster . Japan Society for the Promotion of Science BRIDGE Fellowship (2018) Dr. Payberah supervises PhD and Master’s students across diverse topics, including federated learning, explainable AI, large language model compression, and equity in algorithmic design. His students often collaborate with industry partners such as Ericsson, RISE, Peltarion, and Logical Clocks. His pedagogical philosophy bridges technical rigor with societal impact, reflected in his leadership of the co-liberative computing group and WASP cluster. He actively works on decentralized systems, critical AI, and socially responsible computing, with a career spanning roles at KTH, Oxford, and RISE. His academic contributions include mentoring over 30 graduate students and leading interdisciplinary initiatives in ethical AI.

• Equity and Justice in AI
• Large Language Models
• Co-Liberative Computing
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Ulrica Söderlind is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science. Her interdisciplinary research explores gastronomy and hospitality across historical periods and geographical areas, utilizing archaeological, historical, and religious sources. PhD in Economic History Master's in Archaeology and Theology Her research focuses on historical food practices in Sweden, Georgia, and the Middle East, examining how economic, religious, and cultural factors shape culinary traditions. She has published extensively on topics including Nobel Banquets , medieval Georgian cuisine, and 18th-century Swedish recipes. Recent publications (2024) analyze aristocratic cookbooks, archaeological food evidence, and cross-century recipe collections. Her work reveals trends in historical foodways, interreligious dietary practices, and maritime food provisioning. 2005 Royal Swedish Academy of Science Medal 2014 Georgian Embassy Medal Multiple Gourmand International Awards (2017-2022) She contributes to editorial boards and professional networks including Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Swedish PEN, and Polar Researchers in Sweden. Her work bridges academic research with public engagement through film projects and museum collaborations.

• Gastronomy
• Hospitality
• Historical Research
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