Martina Granholm is an Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems (KKI). She serves as Deputy Head of Department and Assistant Prefect, overseeing undergraduate Computer Science programs and acting as Director of Studies for GU Computer Science. Her work spans crisis management, information systems, and municipal emergency operations. Her research explores materiality in IT , virtual emergency command structures , and cross-border collaboration in crises. Publications analyze the role of physical and digital artifacts in crisis coordination, remote EOC operations, and communication challenges in distributed teams. Recent work focuses on automatic speech recognition tools for emergency documentation. Martina contributes to the Risk and Crisis Research Centre and has presented at the ISCRAM conference. Her academic output includes a 2022 doctoral thesis on post-adoption technology choices and a 2019 licentiate thesis on materiality in municipal crisis management. She works in Sundsvall and can be reached at martina.granholm@miun.se.
Eric Mulder is a researcher at the Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, focusing on freediving physiology and safety. His work explores hypoxic blackouts, diving reflexes, and technological solutions like underwater pulse oximeters to enhance understanding of human performance in extreme environments. Institution: Mid Sweden University Department: Health Sciences Research interests include: Physiological responses to breath-hold diving Cardiovascular and neurological risks in freediving Development of wearable sensors for underwater monitoring High-altitude and low-altitude comparative physiology Wilderness-based health interventions (WAYA project) Recent publications analyze hyperventilation detection systems (2025), oxygen desaturation patterns in freedivers (2023), and spleen contraction dynamics (2020). Collaborative studies examine cerebral responses in elite divers (2021) and wilderness programs for cancer survivors (2022). His work bridges biomedical engineering and sports medicine to improve safety in aquatic activities.
Siv Söderberg is a Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Mid Sweden University, Östersund campus, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in qualitative nursing research. Her work focuses on understanding patient experiences with chronic conditions through phenomenological and hermeneutical approaches. Dr. Söderberg's research primarily explores the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses including fibromyalgia, COPD, diabetes, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her doctoral dissertation in 1999 from Umeå University, titled 'Women's experiences of living with fibromyalgia: Struggling for dignity,' established her research trajectory in examining how chronic conditions affect daily life, dignity, and quality of life. She has consistently published in high-impact nursing journals, with recent work focusing on COPD experiences, diabetes management transitions, and indigenous healthcare perspectives. Her publication trends reveal a sustained commitment to qualitative methodologies that center patient voices, with increasing attention to specific populations including women, older adults, and indigenous communities. Recent work demonstrates growing interest in technology-assisted healthcare delivery and cross-cultural nursing considerations. Dr. Söderberg has served as editor for significant scholarly collections including 'Living with illness' (2009, 2014) and has contributed to major handbooks on qualitative nursing research. Her collaborative work spans numerous institutions across Sweden, reflecting her integration within the national nursing research community. Her research program demonstrates consistent external funding through Swedish research councils, with notable projects examining telehealth applications, chronic disease management, and culturally sensitive care approaches. Current work includes examining healthcare encounters for women with advanced COPD and exploring South Sami healthcare expectations. Dr. Söderberg's work has established her as a leading figure in Scandinavian qualitative nursing research, with particular expertise in phenomenological approaches to understanding chronic illness experiences across diverse populations.
Eva Nordlinder is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University , affiliated with the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her academic career spans roles at Umeå University, Swedish Children's Book Institute, and County Libraries in Västerbotten and Västernorrland, focusing on literature education initiatives. Specializes in children's and young adult literature Researches books for girls, children's reading habits, and picture book pedagogy Currently teaches children's literature courses for prospective teachers and preschool educators Supervises independent academic work and creative writing projects Her research explores how picture books function in multilingual preschools and the intersection of cultural sustainability with literary analysis. Recent publications emphasize silence/silencing mechanisms in children's narratives and historical women's contributions to Nordic cultural and scientific fields. Collaborative projects include Vargbröder , integrating archaeology and literature education, and evaluations of the Bokstart (Book Start) national reading promotion initiative. She has published extensively in journals like HumaNetten and Samlaren, focusing on fantasy literature, gender representation, and regional literary landscapes.
Daniel Varro is a Professor and Head of Unit at the Department of Computer Science (IDA) of Linköping University, Sweden. He leads the Software and Systems (SAS) department, focusing on AI, software engineering, and cyber-physical systems. His research is supported by major grants like the Vinnova 5.6 million SEK project for AI-generated software quality assurance. Affiliation: Department of Computer Science (IDA), Linköping University Department: Software and Systems (SAS) Research Focus: Model-based systems, large language models for code analysis, reinforcement learning, and cyber-physical safety verification. His recent work includes empirical studies on machine learning notebooks, infrastructure code smells, and data leakage in large language models. He collaborates extensively within the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (WASP) and trains doctoral students in software engineering.
Henric Nilsson is a doctoral student (Research Fellow) at the Department of Health, Medicine and Care, Linköping University. His research focuses on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with aortic stenosis, both pre- and post-aortic valve replacement surgery. His work explores the efficacy of exercise training interventions post-surgery, as well as systolic blood pressure responses during exercise testing in severe aortic stenosis cases. His research intersects clinical physiology, cardiovascular diagnostics, and postoperative rehabilitation. Henric Nilsson has co-authored publications in journals such as Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging and Open Heart , with a particular emphasis on preoperative evaluation and postoperative recovery metrics in cardiovascular patients. 2025: Analysis of systolic blood pressure dynamics in aortic stenosis 2024: Cardiopulmonary testing before and after valve replacement 2019: Exercise training interventions post-valve surgery
Madeleine Winberg serves as a doctoral student and part-time lecturer at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Nursing and Reproductive Health (ORH), part of the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV). Her work bridges evidence-based healthcare implementation with clinical orthopedic practice, specifically targeting urinary retention prevention in hip surgery patients through the national OPTION research project. Her educational background includes a 2023 Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences, 2007 Master's in Occupational Therapy, and 2003 Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy, all from Linköping University. She actively teaches in both the occupational therapy program and the master's course on Implementation in Healthcare. Winberg's research centers on closing the evidence-practice gap in orthopedic nursing through mixed-methods investigations of implementation barriers, patient experiences, and contextual factors. Her work emphasizes frontline leadership, pandemic-related adaptations, and patient-centered bladder care protocols, with a strong focus on qualitative analysis of healthcare delivery systems. Recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining how multiprofessional teams can overcome systemic obstacles to evidence-based care in surgical settings. Her 12 most recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate evolving expertise in implementation science, with increasing emphasis on equity-focused interventions, pandemic-driven leadership adaptations, and multicentre validation of urinary retention prevention protocols. Key themes include the critical role of contextual awareness in guideline adherence and the necessity of patient perspectives in shaping evidence-based care pathways. As part of the OPTION research initiative, Winberg collaborates with Professor Ann Catrine Eldh and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate facilitation strategies for evidence-based guideline adoption. Her work involves coaching local clinical teams in knowledge translation within orthopedic rehabilitation contexts, specifically targeting urinary retention prevention through structured implementation frameworks that account for both evidence and contextual realities.
Sofi Sonesson is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University , serving as Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Head of the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV). Her research spans physiotherapy , sports medicine , and generative AI in education , with a focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation after knee injuries, and AI integration in healthcare training. Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy (2022–present) Docent in Physiotherapy (2021–present) Head of Department of Physiotherapy and Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Close Care (PRNV) Her research emphasizes injury prevention in community and elite sports, including projects like SWIPE (Sports Injury Prevention) and NACOX (ACL Injury Recovery). She also leads initiatives to strengthen generative AI literacy among physiotherapy students and educators. Current PhD Students: Timmy Gustafsson (Main Supervisor), Kalle Torvaldsson (Assistant) Completed PhD Students: Hanna Tigerstrand Grevnerts (2019), Ida Åkerlund (2024) Her recent work includes 15+ publications on topics like injury epidemiology, ACL recovery, and AI-driven pedagogical tools. Notable projects examine knee stability after surgery, long-term physical activity post-injury, and AI’s role in medical education .
David Kylhammar is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He serves as co-leader of the SCAPIS Linköping echocardiography study and contributes to research on cardiovascular risk stratification, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and cardiac involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). His work bridges clinical physiology with population-based research through the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS). MD and PhD in Clinical Medicine (Cardiology) from Lund University (2012, 2016) Clinical Fellow at Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (2023) Scientific Secretary of Swedish Society of Clinical Physiology (2021–) His research focuses on cardiovascular risk assessment through advanced imaging techniques like echocardiography and MRI, pulmonary arterial hypertension pathophysiology and risk stratification, and cardiac manifestations in SLE . Recent work includes assessing diabetes' impact on cardiac function and developing novel biomarkers for PAH progression. The SCAPIS study underpins much of his research, analyzing cardiovascular and pulmonary risks in 30,000 population-based participants. His publications span European Heart Journal , ERJ Open Research , and Cardiovascular Diabetology , covering subfields like aortic valve calcification, ventricular-arterial coupling, and pulmonary hemodynamics. Scientific Awards : Associated Clinical Fellow at Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine Recipient of 2023 strategic research funding (Region Östergötland and WCMM) As an educator, Kylhammar teaches gas transport and work/respiratory physiology across medical programs, leads the Advanced Course in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Cardiac Focus) , and contributes to clinical research training. He also serves on committees for the Swedish Pulmonary Hypertension Society. Current projects include coffee-cardiovascular health associations (WCMM-funded), diastolic function assessment , and multi-organ interactions in type 2 diabetes through MRI and echocardiography. He collaborates with researchers in the CircM network and participates in national PAH registry analyses.
Rano Zakirova Engstrand is a Lecturer in Special Education at Stockholm University's Department of Special Education. She holds a PhD in special education and works as a special education teacher. Her office is located in room F1257 at Albanovägen 28, Stockholm. Dr. Engstrand's research focuses on understanding factors that influence learning and development in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from family perspectives, with particular emphasis on cultural factors in planning and implementing educational support. Her work examines parental and grandparental experiences, cultural diversity in special education contexts, and the impact of external events like the pandemic on families of children needing special support. Her recent research has centered on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families of students in need of special support in grades 7-9, investigating how school support efforts functioned during distance learning and how parent-school interactions evolved during this period. This national study involves web-based questionnaires and telephone interviews with parents across Sweden. Dr. Engstrand has published extensively on autism, cultural factors in special education, and family perspectives, with recent publications appearing in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, PLoS ONE, and other reputable journals. Her collaborative work often involves Professor Jenny Wilder and other researchers at Stockholm University. As a lecturer, she contributes to teacher education programs with a focus on inclusive practices, having explored aesthetic perspectives on learning through non-academic literature in dialogic classroom settings. Her work bridges research and practical application in special education settings.
Fredrik Nordin is a Professor and Head of Stockholm Business School at Stockholm University. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics (2005), an M.Sc. in Vehicle Engineering from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (1991), and additional studies in Business Administration and Spanish at Stockholm University. Research Focus : Marketing in innovative/high-tech firms, digitalization, servitization, business networks, purchasing/outsourcing, and managerial decision-making. Editorial Roles : Member of editorial boards for Industrial Marketing Management and Journal of Business Research . Service : Co-organized NFF (2011) and CBIM (2017) conferences; evaluated research proposals for the Academy of Finland . Publication Trends : His work emphasizes qualitative, phenomenon-driven studies in high-tech and B2B contexts, with a focus on value creation, digital transformation, and network dynamics. Collaborative research with industry partners is a recurring theme. Teaching : Has taught service marketing, technology marketing, digital marketing, research methods, and organization theory. Directed master's and doctoral programs (2009-2014).
Karl Norrman is an Industry doctoral student and Researcher at the Department of Theoretical Computer Science (TCS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, concurrently working as a Security Researcher at Ericsson Research since 2001. His academic appointment at KTH is part-time (20% time allocation), while he spends the majority of his time (80%) at Ericsson, where he holds the formal title of Expert Mobile Network Security. He is supervised by Professor Mads Dam for his doctoral studies and receives partial research funding from the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). His educational background includes: PhD candidate in Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Department of Theoretical Computer Science (ongoing). Research focuses on formal modeling and proofs for cryptographic protocols using pen-and-paper proofs and mechanized proof-support tools such as Tamarin and EasyCrypt. Master's degree in Computer Science from Stockholm University, Department of Mathematics (2001). Thesis: "RTP Security in 3G Networks." During this work, he contributed to the development of the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol (SRTP), standardized in IETF as RFC 3711. Norrman's research centers on formal methods for security protocol verification , with particular expertise in cryptographic protocol analysis, modeling, and mechanized proof techniques. His work bridges theoretical computer science and practical security applications, focusing on making formal verification tools accessible for industrial adoption. Key research areas include 5G/6G security architectures, privacy-preserving mechanisms for mobile networks, authentication and key agreement protocols, and software security. He advocates for "goal oriented and motivated security designs" that balance theoretical rigor with practical implementation constraints while specializing in translating complex security requirements into implementable solutions for telecommunications infrastructure. Analysis of Norrman's publication history reveals a consistent evolution from foundational work on SRTP (2002-2007) through LTE security analysis (2014-2015) to pioneering 5G security research (2016-2020) and now 6G security exploration (2024). His work demonstrates methodological progression from analyzing existing protocols to designing novel security mechanisms and developing verification frameworks like OpenSAW. A distinctive pattern is his focus on industrial applicability —ensuring theoretical security models translate to real-world implementations, particularly evident in his work on USIM-compatible protocols and error-correcting authentication for noisy wireless channels. Recent publications increasingly address cross-domain challenges like secure federated learning in mobile networks, reflecting the expanding scope of telecommunications security. Professional engagement: Reviewer for ACM CCS 2023, EURO S&P 2023, ACM CCS 2022, NordSec 2022, Vietcrypt 2006, IEEE Telecommunications Journal Active contributor to 3GPP security standardization processes Co-author on multiple Ericsson whitepapers shaping industry security practices Norrman maintains a unique dual affiliation that enables direct translation of academic research into industrial security solutions. At KTH, he contributes to the Theoretical Computer Science group's formal methods research, while at Ericsson he applies these techniques to real-world security challenges in mobile network development. His work on OpenSAW exemplifies this bridge between academia and industry, creating practical tools for automated security testing of component-based software systems. This position allows him to identify emerging security challenges in next-generation networks while maintaining theoretical rigor in his approach.
Jonas Spenger is a Researcher at the Division of Theoretical Computer Science within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology . Education : BSc and MSc in Computer Science from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin . Experience : Previously worked at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and as a research assistant at HU Berlin , Charité Berlin , and Zuse Institute Berlin . His research interests span distributed systems , programming languages , cryptography , and serverless computing . He leads the Portals project, focusing on stateful serverless systems and secure computation. His recent work includes studies on Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus, verifiable BFT, and the application of blockchain in tamper-proof protocols. Jonas’s publications (2020–2024) address topics such as stateful serverless computing , dataflow systems , and secure multi-party computation (MPC) . He also organizes a Zoom MPC Study Group , documenting discussions on protocols like BGW, GMW Compiler, and Beaver Triples. Contact him via jspenger@kth.se or explore his work on GitHub and LinkedIn .
David Witt Nyström is a Professor of Algebra and Geometry at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in complex geometry. His research focuses on Okounkov bodies, geodesics in spaces of Kähler metrics, volumes of cohomology classes, Hele-Shaw flows, and non-Archimedean Kähler geometry. Professor Nyström's research interests span multiple interconnected areas of geometry. His work on Okounkov bodies bridges convex geometry with complex algebraic geometry, providing powerful tools for studying positivity in line bundles. His investigations of geodesics in Kähler metric spaces connect to fundamental problems in complex differential geometry and stability theory. The recent focus on non-Archimedean aspects represents an expansion of his research program into newer mathematical territory, demonstrating continued intellectual vitality and adaptability. His publication record shows consistent output in top mathematics journals, with recent work appearing in Journal of Differential Geometry, Advances in Mathematics, and Journal für die Reine und Angewandte Mathematik. The research trajectory demonstrates both depth in core areas and expansion into new directions, particularly the non-Archimedean framework. Professor Nyström's work maintains strong connections to major developments in contemporary mathematics, including the study of canonical metrics, stability conditions in algebraic geometry, and the growing interface between complex and non-Archimedean geometry. His research contributes to several active frontiers in modern geometry, with potential implications for mathematical physics and other areas.
Peter Lilliengren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Stockholm University. He works 60% at the university and 40% in private practice as a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and supervisor with a PhD in clinical psychology. He is affiliated with the Stockholm University research group for Process and Outcome in Psychodynamic therapies (SU-POP). Dr. Lilliengren's research focuses primarily on process and outcome in psychodynamic therapy across various formats, including standard psychotherapy settings, internet-delivered treatment, and online psychotherapy. He has specialized expertise in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and has led significant research in therapeutic mechanisms, attachment to therapist, and the efficacy of experiential dynamic therapy. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on evidence-based psychodynamic approaches, with particular attention to anxiety disorders, depression, attachment processes, and therapeutic change mechanisms. His work often bridges clinical practice with rigorous research methodology, contributing significantly to the empirical foundation of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Lead researcher on the ERiCA project (internet-delivered psychodynamic treatment for adolescent depression) Principal investigator in emotion-focused digital interventions for medically unexplained symptoms Developer of the Patient Attachment to Therapist Rating Scale (PAT-RS) Dr. Lilliengren teaches in the advanced psychotherapist program with a psychodynamic orientation, serving as course manager for 'supervised psychotherapy,' 'complex cases,' and 'Introduction course.' He also teaches in the undergraduate psychology program and supervises master's thesis work. His teaching reflects his clinical expertise in ISTDP and his research interests in therapeutic processes and outcomes.
