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Karl Gustafsson is a Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Economic History and International Relations. His work bridges security studies , collective memory , and digital research methods in international relations. Current Role: Professor of International Relations, Stockholm University Previous Positions: Post-Doc at Lund University, Researcher at Swedish Institute of International Affairs Visiting Appointments: University of Tokyo, Osaka University, Keio University, Academia Sinica, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Research Focus: Karl specializes in memory politics , ontological security , and anxiety-driven international dynamics , particularly in Sino-Japanese relations and digital platforms . His studies explore how historical narratives and online memory construction influence state identity and policy. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Wang Gungwu Prize (2014) and Stockholm University Association’s award (2011). Holds Swedish Research Council and Marianne & Marcus Wallenberg Foundation grants for projects on apologies in international politics and digital memory in East Asia . Publications: His work appears in journals such as International Studies Quarterly , European Journal of International Relations , and Memory Studies , addressing topics like narrative power in East Asia, anxiety’s role in policy change , and digital humanities applications in IR.

• International Relations
• Security Studies
• Collective Memory in Global Politics
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Petter Stoor is an Assistant Professor at Umeå University's Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, specializing in Sámi health research. He holds a PhD from the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and is Coordinator of Lávvuo, a research group focused on Sámi health education. His work emphasizes Indigenous health equity, suicide prevention, and addressing systemic discrimination. He teaches courses on Sámi and Indigenous health at Umeå University, including Sweden's first dedicated program in this field. PhD: “Suicide among Sámi – Cultural meanings of suicide and interventions for suicide prevention in Nordic parts of Sápmi” (2020, UiT) Current roles: Researcher, educator, and advisor to Sámi parliaments and NGOs Research interests include mental health disparities, cultural determinants of health, and ethical research practices with Indigenous communities. Awards include recognition for studies on sexual violence against Sámi women (2024) and broader Sámi health contributions (2024). He leads projects such as the SámiHET study on health inequities and collaborates internationally via the Lancet Commissions on Suicide and Arctic Health. Teaching focuses on integrating Indigenous perspectives into medical and public health curricula. He supervises master’s and doctoral students, emphasizing participatory methods and community-driven research.

• Sámi Health
• Mental Health
• Suicide Prevention
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Angelika Sjöstedt serves as Professor and Chair of Gender Studies within the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Mid Sweden University. Her academic leadership spans teaching across Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs in Gender Studies and Sociology, while actively contributing to institutional discourse through roles such as delivering the 2024 academic celebration lecture. She maintains significant engagement with contemporary academic freedom debates, notably co-organizing the 2024 seminar series addressing responsible internationalization amid the Gaza conflict. Her research profile reveals deep expertise in intersectional analysis of gender, settler colonialism, and labor precarity, particularly examining how chronic crises manifest in peripheralized regions. Recent work demonstrates acute responsiveness to geopolitical emergencies, with 2024 publications directly confronting academic complicity in genocide. Her methodological approach bridges ethnographic rigor with activist scholarship, evident in long-term collaborations like the Båskoes Sámi research network and Forum for Gender Research. Sjöstedt's scholarly trajectory shows consistent thematic development from early work on flexible knowledge-work subjectivity (2012) through nuanced examinations of rural resilience (2017-2020) to current urgent interventions in academic freedom. Her publications reveal distinctive geographic focus on Norrland's inland regions while maintaining transnational theoretical relevance, particularly regarding mining resistance movements and crisis management frameworks. The 2021-2024 output demonstrates accelerated engagement with acute political emergencies, signaling scholarly adaptation to escalating global crises. Professional networks constitute a critical dimension of her work, with sustained involvement in the Forum for Gender Research since at least 2015 and leadership in the Båskoes network advancing Indigenous research methodologies. Her editorial work on critical anthologies like Aktivism: En antologi om arbete för social och politisk förändring (2022) demonstrates commitment to bridging academic and activist knowledge production.

• Gender Studies
• Intersectionality
• Queer Studies
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Dr. Catrin Lundström is an Assistant Professor of Ethnicity and Migration at the Department of Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO) within the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) at Linköping University's Faculty of Philosophy. Her research focuses on the intersection of migration, whiteness, and gender, examining how Swedish women experience transnational migration and return migration processes. Dr. Lundström received her PhD in Sociology from Uppsala University in 2007 and became an Associate Professor (Docent) in Sociology there in 2011. Her academic journey includes teaching and research positions at multiple Swedish institutions including Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Mälardalen University, Södertörn University, Umeå University, and Linköping University. She has also been a visiting researcher at the University of Arizona and the University of California. Dr. Lundström's research centers on whiteness as both a place-bound and transnational construction. She challenges conventional migration studies by focusing on privileged Swedish women migrants, developing the concept of 'white capital' to understand how whiteness functions as transferable cultural capital across national borders. Her work examines how racial privilege, gender, and class intersect in migration experiences, particularly among women who migrate for lifestyle, companionship, or professional reasons. Her recent publications demonstrate an expanding focus on the relationship between race, whiteness, and educational systems in Sweden, as well as critical examinations of contemporary political debates through the lens of critical race theory. Lundström's work increasingly addresses how colorblind discourse operates in Swedish society while simultaneously exploring the politics of national identity in a globalized world. Dr. Lundström has led significant research projects including: 'White Migrations: Gender, Whiteness and Privilege in Transnational Migration' (2014) 'Tre faser av hegemonisk vithet' (Three Phases of Hegemonic Whiteness) with Tobias Hübinette 'Att återintegrera svenskheten' (Reintegrating Swedishness) on returning Swedish migrant women, funded by the Swedish Research Council Her research has been supported by organizations including the Sweden-America Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. Dr. Lundström is actively involved in several academic networks: IMISCOE Standing Committee on Gender, Migration and Transnational Lives White Spaces Network at Leeds University Lifestyle Migration Hub, an international network of researchers studying lifestyle migration She regularly lectures within and outside academia, both in Sweden and internationally, and has received significant media attention for her research on school segregation, colorblind language, and gender equality in migration contexts.

• Migration Studies
• Whiteness Studies
• Gender Studies
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Susanne Iwarsson is a Professor in Gerontology and Care for Older People at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, holding the Mary and Seved Ribbing Professorship since 2005. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments (CASE) and Coordinator of the Swedish National Graduate School for Competitive Science on Ageing and Health (SWEAH). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Medical Science (1997) and promotions to Associate Professor (1999) and Professor (2003). She has held leadership roles such as Pro-dean of the Faculty of Medicine (2006-2011) and Coordinator of the strategic research area MultiPark (2012-2014). Her research focuses on environmental gerontology, housing accessibility, and proactive ageing strategies. Key contributions include the Housing Enabler assessment tool and studies on ageing populations' participation in society. She has supervised 18 PhD students and 6 licentiates, with ongoing supervision of 4 current PhD candidates. Major projects include the Home, Health and Disability longitudinal study (2002-present) and the UserAge program exploring user participation in ageing research. Awards include the Excellent Teaching Practitioner title (2010) and Doctor Honoris Causa. Her work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, sustainable cities, and reduced inequalities. Collaborations span universities in Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and the U.S., with partnerships in healthcare and municipal sectors.

• Gerontology
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
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Jonas Tallberg is a Professor of Political Science at Stockholm University and Co-Director of the Stockholm Center on Global Governance . His research focuses on global governance, European Union politics, and legitimacy dynamics in international organizations. Primary Affiliation: Department of Political Science, Stockholm University Research Leadership: Directs DemCoop (European Research Council-funded) and GGAI (Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation-funded) Editorial Roles: Serves on editorial boards of International Organization , European Political Science Review , Cooperation and Conflict , and Political Research Exchange Key Research Areas: Legitimacy in Global Governance EU Institutional Dynamics Artificial Intelligence Governance International Organization Performance Transnational Actor Participation Comparative Global Governance Frameworks Publications Trends: Focus on legitimacy-building mechanisms in international institutions Analysis of EU decision-making and institutional design Emerging AI governance frameworks Methodological contributions to content analysis Comparative studies of democratic and autocratic regimes Performance indicators in international organizations Scientific Recognition: Wallenberg Scholar (2024) Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (2012) Distinguished Mentor Award (2023) Multiple grants from European Research Council, Swedish Research Council, and Wallenberg Foundations Academic Leadership: Former Chair of SNS Democracy Council (2009-2011, 2023) Executive Committee of European Consortium for Political Research (2009-2015) Recipient of research grants from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, Fulbright Commission, and other major institutions

• Global Governance
• European Union Politics
• Political Legitimacy
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Paul O'Shea is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. He holds a joint Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield and Tohoku University, Japan (2012), and has held academic positions at the Stockholm School of Economics, Aarhus University, and Lund University. He rejoined Lund in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2020. Ph.D. in International Relations, University of Sheffield and Tohoku University (2012) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stockholm School of Economics Lecturer, Aarhus University, Denmark (2013–2016) Associate Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2016–2020) Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2020–present) His research centers on East Asian international relations, particularly Japanese foreign and security policy, US-Japan-China dynamics, territorial disputes, military alliances, and the societal impacts of international politics. He explores how global politics shapes everyday life, including food safety, environmental policy, rural development, and immigration. His work combines theoretical frameworks like punctuated equilibrium theory with empirical analysis of policy shifts in Japan. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on Japan’s evolving security posture, alliance dynamics with the United States (especially concerning Okinawa), the political and social implications of the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, and comparative governance of crises in Japan and Sweden. His publications span academic journals, policy briefs, and public commentary in outlets like The Conversation , The Guardian , and The Diplomat . He has received the Tohoku Creativity Grant and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His work engages with political science, sociology, and public policy. O'Shea supervises PhD and MA students and teaches courses including International Relations of East Asia, Contemporary Japanese Society, and Politics and Governance in Asia. He has supervised theses on topics such as food risk in Japan and US-Japan security relations. He has also led and participated in multiple research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on the Indo-Pacific and Chinese governance practices. He is active in public engagement, having participated in media debates (e.g., Al Jazeera’s The Stream) and public lectures on WWII memory and East Asian politics. His research is widely cited and has influenced public discourse on Japan and pandemic governance.

• International Relations
• East Asian Studies
• Japanese Foreign Policy
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Malgorzata Blicharska is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Development at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Geosciences and the Institute for Research on Conflicts of Interest in Sustainable Social Transformation. Her work spans multiple research domains focused on sustainable natural resource management and policy implementation. Dr. Blicharska's research focuses on sustainable development with expertise in ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, climate change governance, and the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) nexus. She integrates social science perspectives with environmental management, examining policy implementation and stakeholder engagement in conservation initiatives. Her work includes extensive research on urban ponds, recreational fisheries, and nature-based solutions, particularly focusing on ponds and wetlands as key components of sustainable landscape management. Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on transdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, with growing focus on nature-based solutions, drought vulnerability in forested regions, and governance aspects of implementing the WEFE nexus concept. Her work increasingly addresses justice dimensions in environmental management and stakeholder engagement in policy implementation. LANDPATHS: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency-funded program on multifunctional landscapes (coordinator) PONDERFUL: Horizon 2020 project on pond biodiversity and ecosystem services (WP lead) NEXOGENESIS: Horizon 2020 project on WEFE nexus policy integration (WP lead) Wet-Kit: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency project on wetland optimization PUDDLE-JUMP: Formas-funded project on small artificial waterbodies

• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Governance
• Ecosystem Services
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Matteo Magnani is a Professor in the Division of Computing Science at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. He leads the Uppsala University Information Laboratory and is a founding member of the Uppsala University Computational Social Science Lab. His research spans network science, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational social science, with a focus on social data mining and multilayer networks. PhD in Computer Science, University of Bologna, 2006 Graduated with honours in Information Sciences, University of Bologna, 2002 Studies in Computer Science at University of Marne la Vallée and Imperial College London Matteo Magnani's research interests include social network analysis, multilayer and probabilistic networks, community detection, visual analytics, and the application of AI to digital media and climate communication. His work bridges computer science and social sciences, particularly in analyzing online discourse and digital intermediaries. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of network structures, uncertainty in networks, and the ethical dimensions of algorithmic analysis. His recent publications highlight trends in fairness in community detection, visual saliency in network layouts, emotional reactions to climate visuals online, and deep learning applications in social media. Topics frequently involve YouTube, Twitter, and online public debates, using advanced network and machine learning methods. Rotary Prize for best student of the Science Faculty Best Paper Award Funniest Presentation Award Best Poster Award Pedagogical Prize from UTN Distinguished University Teacher (Sweden) Docent title (Sweden) Magnani has supervised numerous students and collaborated widely, particularly with Luca Rossi, Alexandra Segerberg, and Davide Vega. He has secured funding from major sources including VR, H2020, STINT, and MIUR. He leads active research labs focused on information systems and computational social science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in network-based research.

• Network Science
• Social Network Analysis
• Computational Social Science
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Anders Parment is a Lecturer in Business Administration at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Stockholm Business School and its Department of Business Administration . With a focus on Marketing , he contributes to research on sustainability, generational differences, and urban-rural market dynamics. PhD in Economics from Linköping University (2005) MSc in Economics from Linköping University and Lund University Degree in Competition Law from Örebro University His research bridges Marketing , Sustainability , and Generational Behavior , examining how urbanization, digitalization, and societal polarization influence consumption and labor markets. Current projects explore urbanization effects and marketization in the Swedish school system . Publications highlight trends in Generational Marketing , Sustainable Practices , and Consumer Behavior across diverse contexts like automotive branding, retail evolution, and public administration. Swedish Marketing Association's Marketing Book of the Year (2019, 2016, 2014, 2013) Educational awards for teaching excellence He teaches basic and advanced marketing courses, including eMBA and leadership programs, emphasizing critical perspectives on corporate sustainability and consumer empowerment.

• Marketing
• Sustainability
• Consumer Behavior
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Marina Svensson is Professor of Modern China Studies and Head of Department at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. She is also Director of Third Cycle Studies and Office Director at the Centre, and a member of Lund University’s Profile Area on Human Rights. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human rights, cultural heritage, media, digital society, and academic freedom in contemporary China. Research Interests: Her work spans visual cultures (documentary film, photography), digital ethnography, civic engagement, and youth issues in China. She explores how digital platforms enable or constrain voice and activism, and investigates the politics of cultural heritage and identity. Her recent focus includes academic freedom and its global implications. Publications & Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2024) reflect a strong emphasis on digital China, youth, human rights, and academic freedom. She frequently publishes in journals related to media, heritage, and China studies, often combining ethnographic insights with policy analysis. Her work bridges academic research and public debate. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and master’s students and has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Projects include 'Digital China,' 'Cultural Heritage,' 'Investigative Journalism,' and 'Legal Empowerment of the Poor.' Labs and Teams: She co-leads the 'Lund Human Rights Research Hub' (LHRRH), an interdisciplinary network. She has collaborated with scholars across Sweden and internationally, particularly in projects involving law, media, and human rights in China.

• Human Rights
• Modern China Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Ulrika Persson-Fischier is a University Lecturer at the Department of Women's and Children's Health and the Center for Health and Sustainability at Uppsala University. She is based at Campus Gotland and plays a key role in interdisciplinary research and education focused on sustainability. She leads the international Master’s programme in Implementation, Transformative Learning, and Sustainability and has developed the Master’s in Sustainable Destination Development. Her academic background includes a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Oslo and foundational studies in anthropology, philosophy, and intellectual history at Uppsala University. Her research spans diverse fields including sustainable tourism, entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and risk management, unified through an anthropological lens emphasizing culture, complexity, and systemic change. She employs ethnographic methods and transdisciplinary collaboration to address wicked problems in sustainability. Her work is grounded in long-term fieldwork, from Siberia to Sweden, and she actively engages with societal actors to co-create knowledge. Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on sustainable tourism, cruise industry impacts, transformative learning, and innovation implementation. Themes include stakeholder co-creation, responsible governance, educational innovation for the SDGs, and the socio-cultural dimensions of sustainability transitions. Her work bridges theory and practice, particularly in island contexts like Gotland and Rapa Nui. Excellent teacher She supervises PhD and Master’s students, including Marije Poort and Fie Broker-Bulling, and leads multiple research projects on sustainable tourism and entrepreneurship. She has developed innovative educational tools such as the online module 'The Mission' for sustainability education. Her teaching spans anthropology, sustainability, CSR, qualitative methods, and entrepreneurship, and she is deeply committed to pedagogical development and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Ulrika is actively involved in Erasmus+ projects such as LISTO and VAMOS, promoting global virtual exchange and sustainable entrepreneurship education. Her research projects include 'Sustainable Arctic cruise communities', 'Hållbar turism i det nya normala', 'Cultural Heritage, Regional Development and Innovation', and 'Fishing for sustainability on Gotland'. She emphasizes collaboration between academia, industry, and local communities to foster resilient and regenerative systems.

• Anthropology
• Sustainability
• Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
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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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Susann Baez Ullberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Cultural Anthropology at Uppsala University's Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology. She holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from Stockholm University and is an affiliated researcher at the CNDS Centre of Natural Hazards and Disaster Science. Her work focuses on environmental and disaster anthropology, with a regional emphasis on Latin America, particularly Argentina and Peru. She currently leads the C-URGE project, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-funded initiative training climate anthropologists across Europe. Her research explores disaster memoryscapes, crisis temporality, and groundwater politics, combining ethnographic fieldwork with interdisciplinary collaborations. Notable projects include studying water infrastructure in Peru's Majes Siguas Project and analyzing recovery processes after wildfires in Sweden. She coordinates Uppsala University's Water Initiative and directs the undergraduate program in Cultural Anthropology. Awarded for her 2013 thesis on Santa Fe's flood management, she supervises three PhD students and contributes to policy-relevant research on climate resilience. Her publications span environmental governance, megaprojects, and the socio-political dimensions of disasters.

• Environmental Anthropology
• Disaster Anthropology
• Crisis Management
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Santa Slokenberga, LL.D., serves as an Associate Professor in Medical Law and Senior Lecturer in Administrative Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law within the Faculty of Law. She maintains an active research profile focusing on the intersection of law, medicine, and technology, with particular expertise in biobanking, genetic privacy, and healthcare data governance. Her research interests span several critical areas in contemporary medical law, including the human genome and biobanking, AI applications in healthcare, privacy and personal data protection frameworks, quality of pediatric healthcare, and governance of rare diseases. Slokenberga's work demonstrates a strong focus on European regulatory frameworks and their implementation across different jurisdictions, particularly examining how GDPR interacts with medical research and biobanking practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex issues at the intersection of law, technology, and healthcare. Her scholarship consistently addresses regulatory challenges in genomic data sharing, European health data spaces, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in medicine. Notably, she has contributed significantly to understanding how European data protection law applies to medical research contexts. Slokenberga holds leadership positions as a board member of EAHL and the Nordic Permed Law, reflecting her recognized expertise in health policy at both national and international levels. Her collaborative research projects often involve multinational teams, demonstrating her engagement with global health law challenges. Her academic supervision and teaching activities focus on preparing future legal professionals to navigate the complex landscape of medical law, administrative law, and data protection regulations as they apply to healthcare systems and biomedical research.

• Medical Law
• Administrative Law
• Biobanking
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