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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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Tobias Pettersson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pedagogy: Music, Dance and Drama , University of Gothenburg . His roles include Undergraduate Teaching Coordinator and Education Coordinator for both first/second cycle education and teacher training programs. He works at the intersection of musicology , gender studies , and pedagogical traditions . Current position since 2015 Active in teacher education since the 1990s Doctoral degree in musicology (2004) Research Focus: Analyzes the origins and persistence of musical traditions , gender equality in music life , and education for sustainable development . Led projects at the Centre for Environment and Sustainability (2012-2014) and developed web-based educational toolboxes. Key Contributions: Publications on Beethoven's canonization in Swedish education (2004), gender dynamics in performing arts (2006), and critical analyses of musicological epistemology (2005). His work bridges historical musicology , pedagogical theory , and sustainability education . Contact: Email: tobias.pettersson@gu.se Office: Eklandagatan 86, 41259 Göteborg

• Musicology
• Gender Equality in Music
• Educational Traditions
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Costanza Beltrami is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University in the Department of Culture and Aesthetics. She is a dedicated art historian with a focus on Gothic art and architecture of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries, particularly in the Spanish region of Castile and its international connections. Her research interests include architectural drawings, collaboration, transculturation, and temporality in architecture. Dr. Beltrami teaches courses on Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture from Cordoba to Florence. Her academic background includes studying Art History at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and working at the University of Oxford/St Catherine's College before joining Stockholm University. Her research has focused on late-Gothic architecture, including a monumental drawing of a tower from Rouen cathedral and ornament prints as artists' models. She is Reviews Editor for the Journal of the British Archaeological Association and has completed her PhD thesis on Juan Guas (active 1453–1496), the leading architect of late fifteenth-century Spain. She is currently working on a book project about collaboration, artistic identity, and the geographies of exchange in late-Gothic Castile. Her co-edited volume "Art, Travel and Exchange between Iberia and Global Geographies, 11400–1550" challenges traditional narratives about Iberian art history and emphasizes multi-directional cultural exchange. Dr. Beltrami's recent research includes editing a special issue on portable drawings and paper in Medieval and Gothic architecture. Her work explores how architectural practices in Castile demonstrate fascinating questions regarding migrant networks, cultural contact, the meanings of architecture, and the role of art in debates on national identity from the 15th century to the present.

• Gothic Art
• Gothic Architecture
• Late Medieval Architecture
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Adam Wickberg is a researcher in the Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He serves as co-director of the VR Excellence Centre for Anthropocene History and deputy director of the KTH Environmental Humanities Lab . His work critically examines the intersections of digitalization, sustainability , and the Anthropocene , focusing on their social, political, and historical dimensions. He leads the research project The Mediated Planet: Claiming data for environmental SDGs and has held visiting positions at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Education : Not explicitly stated His research spans media studies, environmental history, critical data studies , and postcolonial science and technology studies . Key themes include: Digital twins and marine futures AI ethics for climate justice Colonial histories of environmental data Temporal dimensions of Anthropocene governance Environing media as epistemological tools Planetary datafication systems Recent publications explore how data infrastructures shape environmental governance and how historical media practices inform contemporary sustainability challenges. He has contributed to journals like New Media and Society , Nature , and Critical Inquiry , while engaging in public debates through op-eds in Dagens Nyheter and Aftonbladet . Teaching : Courses include Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development (AK122V), Environmental History (AK2210), and The Anthropocene (AK126V). Labs/Teams : Leads the Environmental Humanities Lab and collaborates with the WASP-HS Community .

• History of Science
• Sustainability
• Digitalization
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Professor Isto Huvila is a leading scholar at Uppsala University's Department of ABM (Archives, Libraries, and Museums) within the Faculty of Humanities. His academic profile spans information science, digital humanities, and cultural heritage studies with a distinctive focus on documentation practices and information management across diverse contexts. His research interests encompass: Information and knowledge management Social and participatory information practices Documentation and paradata theory Digital humanities and archaeological information systems Health information and e-health services Open data and research data management Recent scholarly output reveals a strong trajectory toward understanding information practices across multiple domains. A significant portion of his work examines paradata in archaeological contexts through the CAPTURE project, investigating how documentation of data creation processes can enhance research transparency and data reuse. He also conducts extensive research on digital inclusion among older adults and immigrant populations regarding e-health services, analyzing both experiences and expectations of these user groups. Professor Huvila publishes in high-impact journals including Journal of Documentation, Information Research, Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, and Journal of Medical Internet Research. His interdisciplinary approach connects information science with archaeology, health informatics, and digital humanities, yielding practical insights for improving documentation standards, research data management, and e-health service design. His 2025 book 'Paradata: Documenting Data Creation, Curation and Use' represents a major contribution to the field, alongside influential review articles like 'Trends in information behavior research, 2016-2022' in the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology. His work bridges theoretical and practical concerns in information science, making substantive contributions to both academic knowledge and real-world applications in cultural heritage institutions and healthcare information systems.

• Information and knowledge management
• Information work
• Knowledge organization
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Peo Hansen is a Professor of Political Science at Linköping University's REMESO research institute, part of the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FILFAK). He serves as Director of the PhD Programme in Ethnic and Migration Studies and the Swedish Research Council’s Graduate School in Migration and Integration. His work critically examines European integration, colonialism, and EU migration policy through a geopolitical lens. Research Interests: Hansen specializes in the colonial origins of EU integration, modern migration theory, and the political economy of migration. He challenges orthodox economic assumptions about migration's fiscal impact, advocating for Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) as a transformative framework. Key themes include Eurafrica's historical role in shaping post-war European expansion and the EU's current 'geopolitical turn' amid declining global influence. Awards: Received the 2023 EUSA Honorable Mention for his book *A Modern Migration Theory*, which redefines migration's economic contributions to welfare states. His work has been published in journals such as *Journal of Common Market Studies*, *European Political Science*, and *History of the Present*. Visiting Roles: Senior Fellow at NYU's Remarque Institute (2006), Visiting Professor at the Max Planck Sciences Po Center (2018), and Simone Veil Fellow at the European University Institute (2023, 2025). He co-authored *Eurafrica: The Untold History of European Integration and Colonialism* with Stefan Jonsson. Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Research on Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO), focusing on transnational migration, ethnicity, and citizenship. His research integrates historical analysis with contemporary policy critique, emphasizing decolonial perspectives in EU studies.

• European Integration
• Geopolitics
• Colonialism
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Mohammad Fazlhashemi is a Professor of Islamic Theology and Philosophy at Uppsala University's Department of Theology (Systematic Theology). His work bridges Islamic intellectual traditions with contemporary issues like democracy, environmental ethics, and interreligious dialogue. Current affiliations: Uppsala University, Faculty of Theology Key research areas: Islamic political philosophy, ecotheology, gender in Islam, and theological responses to modernity Email: mohammad.fazlhashemi@teol.uu.se Recent publications highlight trends in Islamic ecoethics (e.g., Islamic Ecotheology , 2025), critical analysis of classical texts (e.g., Critical-constructive interpretation of Islamic documents , 2024), and political theology (e.g., Justifying political decisions through theological arguments , 2016). His scholarship often engages comparative frameworks, as seen in works like Occidentalism (2005) and Shiʿite Salafism? (2022). Mohammad Fazlhashemi's impact spans both academic and public discourse, with contributions to debates on Islam and modernity in outlets like Expressen and Svenska Dagbladet . His co-authored book Visdomens hus: Muslimska idévärldar 600 - 2000 (2017) demonstrates his interest in Islamic intellectual history across eras.

• Islamic Theology
• Islamic Philosophy
• Political Thought
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Birgit Tremml-Werner is a Lecturer at Stockholm University (since 2023) and former Associate Professor at Linnaeus University. She holds a PhD from the University of Vienna (2012), focusing on early modern Manila's trade and diplomacy. Her research explores global diplomatic history beyond Eurocentrism, emphasizing Southeast Asia and colonial dynamics. Co-founder of the Global Diplomacy Network (GDN) and co-creator of Global Archives Online (GAO), she promotes accessible historical resources. Teaching spans undergraduate to doctoral levels, including courses at Stockholm University and international institutions like the University of the Philippines and Universiteit Antwerpen. She advises three PhD students and leads initiatives like the 2024 doctoral course on GAO metadata usability. Research interests include early modern diplomacy, indigenous agency in colonial contexts, and material/knowledge archives. Projects such as 'Encountering Diplomacy in Early Modern Southeast Asia' and GAO reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary and globally inclusive historiography.

• Global History
• Early Modern Diplomatic History
• Southeast Asian Studies
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Don Kulick is a Professor and Research Director at the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, Uppsala University, Sweden. His academic career spans decades of anthropological fieldwork in Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and Scandinavia, with a focus on linguistic anthropology, sexuality studies, and disability studies. Dr. Kulick's research interests encompass linguistic anthropology, sexuality studies, disability studies, language death, vulnerability studies, and human-animal communication. His work challenges conventional views on vulnerability, arguing that it can be a resource rather than a lack. His fieldwork with adults with significant disabilities in Denmark and Sweden informed his influential book "Loneliness and its Opposite: sex, disability, and the ethics of engagement". Kulick has also made significant contributions to the understanding of transgender communities, particularly through his early ethnographic work with Brazilian travesti prostitutes documented in "Travesti: Sex, Gender and Culture among Brazilian Transgendered Prostitutes". His recent scholarly output demonstrates a trajectory from linguistic anthropology and sexuality studies toward broader questions of vulnerability, ethics, and human-animal relations. Kulick's work consistently engages with marginalized communities and challenges disciplinary boundaries, connecting linguistic anthropology with disability studies, queer theory, and ethical frameworks for engagement with vulnerable others. ERC Advanced Grant for a 5-year research project on people who are treated as though they aren't really there Dr. Kulick has received significant research funding, most notably an ERC Advanced Grant for a 5-year project examining people who are treated as though they aren't really there, including courtroom interpreters and peer reviewers. His mentorship extends through his extensive publications and edited volumes that have shaped multiple generations of anthropological scholarship, particularly in the areas of linguistic anthropology and sexuality studies. While specific lab structures aren't mentioned in the provided text, Kulick's research program on vulnerability appears to be an organized research initiative (referred to as the "EV program" in the text), suggesting a research team or collaborative network focused on vulnerability as a productive resource.

• Linguistic Anthropology
• Sexuality Studies
• Disability Studies
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Carl-Gösta Ojala serves as Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Archaeology, Ancient History and Cultural Preservation, where his research bridges archaeological practice with critical examinations of colonial history and indigenous heritage. His academic profile demonstrates deep engagement with Sámi communities across historical periods, from Bronze Age material culture studies to contemporary issues of cultural preservation and indigenous rights. Dr. Ojala's research program centers on decolonizing archaeological methodologies through rigorous analysis of how colonial frameworks have shaped archaeological knowledge production in Northern Europe. His work particularly examines the historical collection of Sámi material culture and human remains, the impact of colonial infrastructure projects like hydroelectric dams on indigenous heritage sites, and the political dimensions of archaeological interpretation in Sápmi. He investigates how archaeological narratives have been constructed within colonial contexts and how contemporary practice can better incorporate indigenous perspectives. An analysis of his recent publications reveals evolving scholarly attention from historical colonial practices to their contemporary implications for indigenous self-determination and cultural heritage management. His 2023-2025 works demonstrate increasing focus on Sámi mobilities, dammed heritage, and the politics of archaeological representation, reflecting a trajectory toward more applied, community-engaged scholarship that addresses ongoing colonial legacies in cultural heritage institutions. Dr. Ojala has established himself as a critical voice in Nordic archaeological discourse through numerous book chapters, journal articles, and edited volumes including 'Archaeologies of "Us" and "Them": Debating History, Heritage and Indigeneity' (2017). His scholarship consistently challenges conventional archaeological paradigms while offering constructive frameworks for more ethical, collaborative research practices with indigenous communities in Northern Europe.

• Sámi Archaeology
• Colonial History
• Indigenous Heritage Studies
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Sami Al Daghistani is an Associate Professor in Contemporary Islamic Studies at Lund University's Centre for Theology and Religious Studies, a Researcher at the Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), and holds associate appointments at Columbia University (Middle East Institute) and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research. His work bridges Islamic economics, environmental ethics, legal philosophy, and intellectual history, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies and cross-cultural analysis. Ph.D. (2017) in Islamic Studies from Leiden University, co-supervised by Columbia University and WWU Münster Postdoctoral Fellow at Norwegian School of Theology (2020-2024) Visiting Researcher at Istanbul University and Swedish Research Institute in Istanbul His research focuses on decolonizing economic thought through Islamic traditions, integrating environmental ethics, moral philosophy, and legal theory. Recent publications analyze intersections between Islamic economic cosmology, pre-modern intellectual traditions, and contemporary societal challenges. Key projects include: SWEMENA (Swedish Middle East and North Africa Network), Critical Islamic Studies consortium (founded 2021), and GreenMENA. He has received the 31st World Book of the Year Award in Islamic Studies (2024) and Islamic Economics Research Award (2024). Academic roles span teaching at Lund University (Islamology courses), guest lectures at Istanbul Forum, and leadership in international research collaborations. His translations of Ibn Baṭṭūṭa and Ibn Ṭufayl into Slovenian demonstrate linguistic expertise and cultural bridge-building.

• Islamic Economics
• Environmental Ethics
• Islamic Law
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Julia Kuhlin is a Research Fellow in digital humanities at Humlab, Umeå University, leading research on Swedish Free Churches' visual communication on Instagram and religious digital creatives. Her work bridges religious studies and digital media analysis. Research focuses on: Digital religion and social media engagement Lived religion in Pentecostal communities Interreligious relations and gender aspects World Christianity with regional focus on India and Sweden Publications demonstrate consistent focus on religious adaptation to digital platforms and ethnographic studies of Christian communities. Recent work emphasizes deconstruction of religious narratives through new media formats like podcasts.

• Digital Religion
• Lived Religion
• World Christianity
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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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