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Georgios Dimitroglou Rizell is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at Uppsala University, Sweden, where he also serves as Head of the Department since 2020. His academic work is centered at the Ångström Laboratory, where he conducts research in symplectic and contact topology. He maintains dual affiliations with both the Department of Mathematics and the Center for Geometry and Physics at Uppsala University. Dr. Dimitroglou Rizell earned his PhD from Uppsala University in 2012 under the supervision of Tobias Ekholm. Following his doctoral studies, he held postdoctoral positions at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (2012-2013), Université Paris-Sud (2013-2014), and the University of Cambridge (2014-2015), all supported by prestigious fellowships from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He returned to Uppsala University as a researcher (2015-2017) and Assistant Lecturer (2017-2021) before being promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2021. His research primarily focuses on symplectic and contact topology, with special emphasis on understanding and classifying Lagrangian and Legendrian submanifolds. His work employs advanced mathematical techniques including pseudoholomorphic curves, pseudoholomorphic foliations, Symplectic Field Theory, and Floer homology. His investigations span a broad range of topics within geometric topology, from the classification of Lagrangians near the Whitney immersion to the study of Legendrian submanifolds and their invariants. His research has significant implications for understanding the geometric structures underlying classical mechanics and quantum physics. His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on Lagrangian and Legendrian submanifolds, with particular attention to their classification, invariants, and interactions with symplectic structures. A notable trend is the development of new techniques for studying C^0-limits of Legendrians, exact Lagrangians in various settings, and the geometric generation of Fukaya categories. His collaborative work with researchers like Michael Sullivan, Roman Golovko, and others has produced significant advances in Floer theory and symplectic field theory. Scientific Awards Wallenberg Scholar (2023-2028, KAW 2023.0294) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (extension 2022-2027, KAW 2021.0191) Wallenberg Scholar (2022-2023, KAW 2021.0300) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2017-2021, KAW 2016.0198) As Head of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Dimitroglou Rizell oversees academic programs and research initiatives. His leadership is supported by significant funding from the Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation, which has awarded him multiple prestigious fellowships throughout his career. These grants have enabled his research in symplectic geometry and supported collaborative projects with international mathematicians. Dr. Dimitroglou Rizell is actively involved in the Center for Geometry and Physics at Uppsala University, where he collaborates with researchers across mathematical disciplines. His work intersects with theoretical physics, particularly in areas related to geometric quantization and the mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics. He participates in seminar series and reading groups focused on symplectic topology and its applications.

• Symplectic Geometry
• Contact Topology
• Lagrangian Submanifolds
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Siarhei Manzhynski is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE) at Umeå University, specializing in Business Administration and Marketing. His research focuses on coopetition for sustainability , circular economy, and paradox management in cross-sectoral collaborations. He holds a Docent qualification and is recognized as a Distinguished university teacher. His work examines how firms navigate tensions between competition and collaboration to achieve sustainability goals. A key project involves studying the Tomtebo Strand residential area project, where private and public actors collaborate to create a sustainable urban environment. He also explores responsible management education in Central and Eastern Europe, addressing institutional pressures and educational adoption. Manzhynski’s research integrates system dynamics modeling to understand complex sustainability transitions and has contributed to frameworks like the 'knotted paradox' theory. He collaborates with international teams and serves in the ROBUST research institute, focusing on sustainable business transitions. His recent publications emphasize mechanisms to resolve sustainability tensions through information design and organizational adaptation. Research Groups: ROBUST (Research Institute for Organization and Business in Sustainable Transitions) Notable Projects: 'Business Models for Residential Mobility Hubs' (2022–2024) Awards: Distinguished University Teacher His advising and grants highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, with ongoing projects exploring circular business model portfolios and financial instruments to mitigate collaboration risks. Future work includes finalizing his second PhD on sustainability-driven coopetition while maintaining mindfulness in academic and personal pursuits.

• Coopetition Strategies
• Sustainability Performance
• Circular Economy
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Tobias Ekholm is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Centre for Geometry and Physics and the Geometry and Physics division. His research focuses on symplectic and contact geometry, knot theory, topological strings, and geometric topology. He holds a prominent position in the field, contributing to foundational work on Legendrian and Lagrangian submanifolds, contact homology, and their applications to knot invariants and quantum modularity. Ekholm's work bridges pure mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly through connections between knot theory and topological string theory. His recent studies explore duality between Lagrangian and Legendrian invariants, quantum modular properties of knot invariants, and geometric structures in high-dimensional spaces. He has authored over 80 publications, including influential papers in Journal of Differential Geometry , Geometry and Topology , and Communications in Mathematical Physics . His research also involves collaborations on exact Lagrangian immersions, holomorphic curve techniques, and applications to polymer physics. He leads the Centre for Geometry and Physics at Uppsala, fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geometry, topology, and mathematical physics.

• Symplectic Geometry
• Contact Topology
• Knot Theory
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Ingemar Markström is a Research Engineer at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Computational Science and Technology since 2019. Previously, he taught computer science courses at KTH from 2006 onwards, serving as a General Tutor in the EECS department and contributing to numerous programming courses including DD1320, DD1310, DD1339, DD2387, DD1361, DD1343, DD1396, and DD1315. He holds a Master's thesis in computer science focusing on visualization and computer graphics: 'Comparing normal estimation methods for the rendering of unorganized point clouds.' His research interests span visualization techniques, computer graphics, and innovative programming pedagogy. He has also explored recreational mathematics through the publication 'More ties than we thought,' analyzing combinatorial knot theory in necktie tying. Currently involved as an assistant in Advanced Graphics and Interaction (DH2413), Information Visualization (DH2321), and as a teacher for Program Development for Interactive Media (DM1595). Markström is affiliated with the Visualization studio VIC and maintains a creative outlet through music, playing in band Kalabalik (contemporary medieval music) and producing electronic music. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his work demonstrates interdisciplinary curiosity.

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Science Education
• Programming Techniques
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Nils Fagerberg is a Lecturer at Linnaeus University's Department of Forestry and Wood Technology within the Faculty of Technology. He holds a PhD in Forest Industry Production Systems and focuses on sustainable forestry practices, particularly continuous cover forestry and individual-tree-selection methods. He works 60% at the university, teaching courses like Sustainable Family Forestry III and Hygge-Free Forestry, while dedicating the remaining time to his family farm and consulting in continuity forestry and beef production. His education includes a B.Soc.Sc. in Ecological Economics, M.Sc. in Forestry, and M. in Sustainable Development. His doctoral research investigated optimizing tree selection in uneven-sized forests to balance economic returns with environmental and social benefits. He collaborates with the Forest Management research group, addressing sustainable forest use through interdisciplinary approaches. Fagerberg’s publications emphasize quantitative models for tree growth, knot prediction, and optimization strategies in continuous cover forestry. He has contributed datasets from Linnaeus University’s field trials, enabling further research into spruce growth and canopy dynamics. His work bridges academic research with practical forestry applications, advocating for sustainable management practices.

• Sustainable Forestry Management
• Continuous Cover Forestry
• Individual-Tree-Selection Methods
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Maxim Zabzine is a Professor at Uppsala University, holding dual affiliations: one within the Department of Mathematics under the Centre for Geometry and Physics, and another within the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Theoretical Physics division. His work bridges theoretical physics and mathematical physics, focusing on advanced geometric structures and their applications. His research interests encompass supersymmetry, quantum field theory, and topological field theories, with a particular emphasis on topics such as Yang-Mills theory, Virasoro constraints, and the interplay between geometry and physical models. He has contributed to studies involving localization techniques, equivariant cohomology, and sigma models on curved manifolds. Articles published since 2020 highlight his exploration of cutting-edge theoretical frameworks, including equivariant models, refined Chern-Simons theories, and modular properties of partition functions. His collaborative work often integrates geometric insights with high-energy physics. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. He is affiliated with the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics and physics.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• String Theory
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Sachin Chauhan holds a Research Fellow/Postdoctoral position at Uppsala University, concurrently affiliated with the Department of Mathematics (Centre for Geometry and Physics) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy (Theoretical Physics division). His work bridges mathematical structures with theoretical physics, particularly in areas like knot theory and geometric topology. Contactable at sachin.chauhan@math.uu.se , he is based at Ångströmlaboratoriet in Uppsala with postal addresses for both departments. No specific research awards or student advisement records are mentioned in the provided texts. Research interests inferred from institutional affiliations emphasize advanced mathematical physics, geometric analysis, and theoretical frameworks linking algebraic topology to physical systems. Laboratory affiliations include the Centre for Geometry and Physics and Theoretical Physics groups at Uppsala University.

• Mathematics
• Theoretical Physics
• Geometry and Physics
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Emil Johansson Bergholtz is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Stockholm University, specializing in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum and complex systems. He leads the Bergholtz research group, which explores topological phases, non-Hermitian systems, and quantum materials. He returned to Stockholm University in 2016 after roles as a Distinguished PKS Fellow at the Max Planck Institute and an Emmy Noether Group Leader at the Free University of Berlin. Promoted to full professor in 2019, he was awarded the 2022 Göran Gustafsson Prize in Physics and became a Wallenberg Scholar in 2024. His research interests encompass collective quantum phenomena, topological insulators, non-Hermitian topology, and moiré materials. Notable projects include studies on exceptional points, fractional Chern insulators, and the interplay between topology and dissipation. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including prominent alumni like Flore Kunst and Zhao Liu. Recent publications highlight advancements in non-Hermitian sensors, higher-order topological phases, and quantum dynamics in moiré superlattices. His work bridges mathematics, theoretical physics, and experimental platforms like photonic crystals and cold atoms. Key awards include recognition for contributions to topological materials and non-Hermitian systems. Education: Alumni of Stockholm University (PhD details not explicitly stated). Grants: Wallenberg Academy Fellow, Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT). Labs/Teams: The Quantum and Complex Systems group at Fysikum, Stockholm University.

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Topological Quantum Matter
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Maria Grafström is an Associate Professor at Stockholm Business School , Stockholm University , and a researcher at the Stockholm Centre for Organizational Research (Score) . Her work examines the mediatisation of organisational life , focusing on how media logic permeates corporate communication, urban planning, and public sector governance. Key Research Areas: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), organizational institutional theory, knowledge collaboration between academia and society, media's role in shaping institutional norms, and strategic communication in megaprojects like the New Karolinska University Hospital . Theoretical Focus: Explores institutional logics, social categorization, and the impact of media on organizational fields, drawing from Scandinavian and North American traditions . Recent Publications highlight trends in media-driven governance, including the role of newsworthiness in public sector communication , science-art collaborations , and epistemic uncertainty in transdisciplinary research . She collaborates with scholars at Stockholm University , Stockholm School of Economics , and Region Västra Götaland , with empirical studies spanning Swedish municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare megaprojects. Her innovative work integrates fiction into organizational theory and analyzes the politics of knowledge production in mediatized environments.

• Organizational Theory
• Mediatization of Organizations
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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Catharina Stroppel is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Bonn. She is a leading expert in representation theory, with significant contributions to Lie algebras, superalgebras, diagram algebras, and categorification. She was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy by Uppsala University in 2025. Research Interests: Representation theory of Lie algebras, connections to topology (knot and manifold invariants), categorification, TQFT, combinatorial aspects (Schubert calculus, Kazhdan-Lusztig theory), Hecke algebras, diagram algebras, and higher category theory. Recent Publications: Her work spans geometric categorification, Soergel bimodules, Khovanov algebras, and quantum coideal structures, emphasizing diagrammatic approaches and applications to topology and Lie theory. Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctor of Philosophy at Uppsala University (2025) Indagationes Mathematicae Best Paper Prize (2022) Advising: Supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Jonas Nehme, Liao Wang, and Till Wehrhan, with research in categorification, quiver varieties, and quantum topology.

• Representation theory of Lie algebras
• Topology (knot invariants, manifold invariants)
• Categorification
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Luis Diogo is an Associate Professor in mathematics at Uppsala University, specializing in symplectic geometry and topological methods. His research investigates Lagrangian submanifolds, knot contact homology, and applications of pseudoholomorphic curves to topology. He develops computational tools to solve problems in geometric analysis and mathematical physics. Recent collaborations explore monotone Lagrangians in high-dimensional spaces and novel approaches to Alexander polynomial theory. His work bridges geometric analysis with algebraic topology through rigorous proofs and category-theoretic frameworks. He mentors graduate students in geometry/physics interfaces and contributes to international symposia.

• Symplectic Geometry
• Lagrangian Submanifolds
• Topology
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Pietro Longhi is Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Centre for Geometry and Physics, with cross-appointments in Theoretical Physics. His research bridges mathematics and theoretical physics. Research Focus: Investigates non-perturbative dynamics in supersymmetric quantum field theories through spectral networks, wall-crossing phenomena, and homological mirror symmetry. Publications: Develops mathematical frameworks for BPS spectra analysis, knot invariants, and quantum integrable systems using geometric and topological methods.

• Mathematical Physics
• Spectral Networks
• String Theory
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Anna Jonsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University, with a special focus on organization theory. She also maintains affiliations as a researcher at SIR (Stockholm School of Economics Institute for Research) and Lund University. Her research centers on how different professions and industries learn, share, and develop knowledge, with particular attention to the dynamics between academic and practical knowledge production. She explores the intersection of art and science as a method for communicating scientific knowledge to broader audiences. Her work often examines knowledge sharing across organizational and national boundaries, with notable research on IKEA's internationalization process. Dr. Jonsson's recent scholarly output reveals a growing interest in contemporary organizational challenges including the impact of generative AI on professional boundaries, new forms of science communication, and the evolving relationship between academic institutions and society. Her publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both theoretical development and practical implications of organizational phenomena. Member of the Swedish Research Council's (VR) reference group in science communication Member of HERO's scientific council Member of MSA Innovation Lab Vice Chairman of FEKIS Her scholarly contributions span organization theory, knowledge management, science communication, and international business, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary approaches to understanding complex organizational phenomena and the practical application of academic knowledge.

• Organization Theory
• Knowledge Management
• Science Communication
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