Alpaslan Akay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg, where he has been employed since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Gothenburg (2008), with prior doctoral training at Istanbul University (2005–2008). His research spans behavioral and experimental economics, happiness economics, migration economics, and applied microeconometrics, with a recent focus on positional concerns and teaching pedagogy. He actively collaborates across disciplines and serves as a referee for top journals. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Gothenburg (2008) Master of Mathematical Statistics, Istanbul University Bachelor of Economics, Istanbul University Research Focus: His work examines positional behavior, immigrant assimilation, and well-being dynamics. Notable areas include the economic impacts of migration, the role of empathy in decision-making, and the interplay of relative income concerns with health and labor market outcomes. He also explores innovative pedagogical strategies in economics education. Professional Contributions: Organized large-scale economics conferences Member of high-profile scientific committees Referee for leading economics journals Key Themes in Publications: Happiness economics and positional concerns Immigrant labor market integration Experimental analysis of social behavior Policy implications of well-being metrics
Jonas Monié-Nordin is an Associate Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies , specializing in Sámi archaeology , global historical archaeology , and critical cultural heritage studies . His research spans from the High Middle Ages to contemporary societal issues, with particular focus on resource colonialism in Sápmi and Scandinavia's role in early modern globalization. Academic Credentials: PhD in Archaeology (2005, Stockholm University), Docent in Historical Archaeology Ongoing Project: Shared Spaces – Separated Past? (Swedish Science Board funded) investigating Sámi history in Central Scandinavia His interdisciplinary methodology combines material culture analysis, landscape archaeology, and historical source criticism. Recent fieldwork includes excavations of Sámi settlements in Dalarna, Hälsingland, and Uppland. He co-edited Scandinavian Colonialism and the Rise of Modernity (Springer 2013) and authored The Scandinavian Early Modern World (Routledge 2020). Beyond academia, he serves on the Truth Commission for the Sámi People (KU2021.02) and contributes to public debates through media outlets like Dagens Nyheter and Svenska Dagbladet . His work demonstrates how archaeology bridges historical injustice and contemporary reconciliation processes.
Karl-Oskar Lindgren is a Professor at the Department of Government, Uppsala University, with affiliations to IFAU (Institute for Evaluation of Labour Market and Education Policy) and the Uppsala Center for Labor Studies. His research focuses on political representation, participation, political economy, and EU politics, with publications in top-tier journals like American Political Science Review and Nature . Major Research Themes: Transmission of political inequality across generations Gendered effects of divorce on voter behavior Immigrant representation in political systems Impact of education on electoral equality Birth order and political candidacy Publication Trends: His recent work examines how social and structural factors (e.g., family dynamics, ethnic enclaves, education reforms) influence electoral participation and political representation. Articles span comparative studies (Sweden vs. India), quantitative register data analyses, and interdisciplinary approaches combining political science with behavioral genetics and social network theory. Collaborations: Regular co-authorships with Sven Oskarsson, Kåre Vernby, Christopher Dawes, and Rafaela Dancygier suggest strong institutional and international research networks.
Jonas Vlachos is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics , Stockholm University , specializing in Labor Economics and the Economics of Education . He was appointed Deputy Chair of his department on September 1, 2024, and actively participates in academic networks including the American Economic Association , European Association of Labour Economists , and Global Labor Organization (GLO) . Current Research: School segregation, teacher work environments under market reforms, mental healthcare utilization post-COVID-19 school closures Key Publications: Analyzed pandemic education impacts, voucher school effects, intergenerational ability transmission, and teacher-student achievement dynamics His recent work explores the intersection of education policy and public health , particularly through the lens of Sweden's market-oriented schooling reforms. He maintains a Google Scholar profile with 15+ years of empirical research spanning education equity, labor market risks, and institutional effectiveness. Jonas Vlachos actively contributes to public discourse through his blog Ekonomistas.se and social media @jonasvlachos.bsky.social . He serves as co-organizer for the 7th Stockholm-Uppsala Education Economics Workshop (May 2025), reflecting his commitment to advancing education economics research.
Linda Ryan Bengtsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Media and Communication at Karlstad University. She holds roles as a research advisor and collaborates with public/private entities, including Hagfors municipality, Visit Värmland, and Uddeholm. Her work focuses on geomedia studies, exploring the interplay between place, media practices, and digital culture within cultural industries and tourism. Education: She completed her doctoral dissertation on public art installations and interactive experience in 2012. Teaching includes undergraduate and advanced courses in visual culture, digital design, and design methodology. Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research combines human geography, tourism studies, and business administration. Key projects include the 'Bruksort 2.0' ecosystem initiative (2024-2025) and the 'Music Ecosystems' EU project (2018-2021). She co-edits the book Geomedia Studies: Spaces and Mobilities in Mediatized Worlds (2017/2018). Collaborations: She serves on boards for the Baltic Sea Foundation and Visit Värmland, emphasizing strategic research environments and funding. Recent articles (2024) address geomedia futures in tourism, pandemic impacts on music industries, and virtual reality immersion. Awards: No specific prizes mentioned, though her work receives grants from Vinnova, EU, and regional agencies. Her research environment development focuses on co-creation with industry partners. Advising/Grants: As a research advisor, she strengthens funding opportunities and national/international collaborations. Projects like 'Experience Industry: Geomedia Technologies for Live Performance' highlight her focus on applied research. Labs/Teams: Central to the Geomedia Studies Research Group, she leads projects like 'Digital Place-Based Experiences' and 'Crisis Communication' initiatives in rural tourism sectors.
Kurt Mitman is a Lecturer at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University. He holds a Professor position at CEMFI and is an Associate Professor at IIES (on leave). His research spans macroeconomics , with a focus on household economics , housing , labor market dynamics , and monetary/fiscal policy . He served as Managing Editor of the Review of Economic Studies (2019-2024) and received an ERC Consolidator Grant for his project HIPSTERMacro . Key research areas: Macroeconomics, Household Debt and Default, Housing Market Shocks Major contributions: Studying unemployment insurance effects, debt-relief policies, and heterogeneous-agent models His work has been widely covered in media outlets including The Wall Street Journal , Bloomberg , and The Economist . He co-organizes the VMACS seminar series and academic conferences like the SITE Session on Macroeconomics and Inequality .
Annika Alexius is a Professor at the Department of Economics at Stockholm University, where she has been working since 2008. Prior to this, she held a research position at Uppsala University and completed her PhD at the Stockholm School of Economics in 1997, having done her internship at the Riksbank during her doctoral studies until 2001. Dr. Alexius earned her PhD from the Stockholm School of Economics in 1997. Her doctoral work included an internship at the Riksbank, Sweden's central bank, which she continued until 2001. She then held a research position at Uppsala University before joining Stockholm University in 2008. Professor Alexius specializes in empirical macroeconomics, monetary policy, and international finance. Her research examines the complex relationships between exchange rates and inflation, the dynamics of stock prices relative to GDP, and the mechanisms of monetary policy transmission. She employs sophisticated econometric techniques, including Bayesian VAR models with time-varying parameters and stochastic volatility, to analyze economic phenomena. Her work often focuses on how financial markets respond to economic shocks and policy interventions, with particular attention to the Swedish economy and its integration into the global financial system. Analysis of Professor Alexius's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of monetary policy and international finance. Her recent work (2023) examines exchange rate pass-through during periods of high inflation following the Covid-19 pandemic and Ukraine war, using advanced Bayesian VAR techniques. Earlier publications explore long-run relationships between stock prices and GDP (2018), interbank market dynamics during the financial crisis (2014), and the relationship between exchange rates and long-term bonds (2012). A recurring theme throughout her career has been understanding how policy decisions affect economic outcomes in open economies. Professor Alexius has made significant contributions to the field of economics through her rigorous empirical work. While specific awards are not listed on her profile, her publications in reputable journals such as the Review of World Economics, Journal of Applied Finance and Banking, and Journal of International Money and Finance demonstrate recognition of her scholarly contributions. Though specific information about her advising activities is not provided on her profile, Professor Alexius has maintained an active research program spanning over two decades. Her work has addressed evolving economic challenges, from the financial crisis of the late 2000s to the recent inflationary period following the pandemic. Her research has practical implications for central banks and policymakers navigating complex economic environments. While specific laboratory or research team information is not mentioned in the available profile, Professor Alexius appears to collaborate with various researchers across her publication history, including Mikaela Holmberg, Daniel Spång, Helene Birenstam, and Johanna Eklund, among others. Her work bridges theoretical economic models with empirical analysis of real-world data, contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy understanding.
Konrad Burchardi is Professor of Economics at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) at Stockholm University. His academic work focuses on understanding economic development processes and the social foundations of economic behavior, with significant contributions to development economics and migration studies. Professor Burchardi obtained his PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE), with prior studies conducted in Munich, Aix-en-Provence, and at LSE. His educational background reflects a strong international foundation in economic theory and development perspectives. His research primarily centers on productivity growth at early stages of economic development and the social underpinnings of economic interactions. Key contributions include field experiments on sharecropping contracts in developing countries, demonstrating how output-sharing rules affect agricultural productivity, and research showing how migration ancestry influences foreign direct investment patterns. His work spans agricultural economics, migration studies, experimental economics, and economic networks, often employing rigorous field and natural experimental designs to establish causal relationships. Analysis of Professor Burchardi's publication record reveals consistent contributions to top economics journals with a focus on development and labor economics. His work shows an evolution from examining micro-level economic behaviors in developing countries to broader questions about migration networks and their economic impacts. His recent publications indicate increasing attention to historical economic data and financial inclusion, with work scheduled through 2025.
Xavier Groussot is a Professor at the Department of Law, Lund University, and serves as Pro Dean and Director of the Master Programme in European Business Law. He is also a guest professor at Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) and the University of Reykjavik. His roles include Research Coordinator for EU Law and Researcher in Human Rights Law, alongside membership in the LU Profile Area: Human Rights. He holds a PhD in Law (awarded the 2006 Oscar II Prize) and has led over 13 research projects, including studies on judicial independence and procedural federalism. His teaching focuses on EU Constitutional Law within the European Business Law Master’s Programme, where he also mentors moot court teams. He supervises eight PhD students across Lund and Uppsala Universities. Research interests span constitutional law, economic law, procedural law, federalism, and digitalization’s impact on EU legal frameworks. He contributes to the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and is a member of the Nils Klim Prize Committee. Recent work emphasizes the rule of law in Europe, including projects like the Lund Human Rights Research Hub. Notable awards include the 2010 Faculty Medal for research and education contributions. He actively collaborates with institutions like SIEPS and reviews for the Danish Research Fund.
Franziska Klügl is a Professor in Computer Science at Örebro University's Faculty of Business, Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Center for Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems (AASS). She currently leads the KKS-funded TeamRob project on Human-Robot Teamwork and serves as Deputy Dean of the faculty since January 2023, chairing the academic appointment committee. Previously, she headed the Computer Science department (2020-2022) and served on the faculty board (2019-2022). Her research focuses on: Multi-agent systems : Development of languages, processes, and tools for agent-based simulation Interdisciplinary applications : Transportation, economics, epidemics, production, and mining simulations Simulation engineering : Integrating AI, machine learning, and formal methods to create accessible modeling tools for domain experts She created SeSAm , a visual programming tool for agent-based simulation that enables rapid prototyping of complex models. Analysis of her recent publications reveals three dominant themes: Human-robot collaboration frameworks and intention recognition systems Economic impacts of automation on labor markets and engineering services Advanced simulation methodologies using affordance theory and reinforcement learning She teaches software engineering, multi-agent systems, and agent-based modeling across multiple programs, including the WASP AI&ML PhD course. She leads research groups at the Machine Perception and Interaction Lab and oversees the TeamRob human-robot teamwork project.
Kajsa Haag is an Assistant Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty at Jönköping International Business School (JIBS), affiliated with the Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO). She holds a dual role as former Co-Director of CeFEO and collaborates with stakeholders to co-create knowledge with practical relevance for family businesses. Her research focuses on succession practices, strategic renewal, legal ownership frameworks, and the Swedish furniture industry, employing interpretative methodologies. Research & Projects: She leads a multidisciplinary research project funded by Jan Wallanders och Tom Hedelius Stiftelse and Tore Browaldhs Stiftelse, investigating ownership dynamics in private businesses. Her doctoral work, 'Rethinking Family Business Succession: From a Problem to Solve to an Ongoing Practice,' redefines succession as an evolving process within family enterprises. Teaching & Engagement: Teaches strategy, family business management, and thesis supervision across academic levels. Engages with practitioners through seminars, executive training for owner families, and advising on succession strategies. She collaborates with accountants, bankers, and family business councils to bridge academic and practical insights. Key Research Themes: Family Business Succession Mechanisms Legal and Regulatory Challenges Gender Dynamics in Family Enterprise Corporate Entrepreneurship in Family Contexts Historical Perspectives on Family Business Longevity
Anders Stenberg is a Professor of Economics at Stockholm University , where he works at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) . His research focuses on Labor Economics and Education Economics , with particular attention to gender dynamics, policy evaluation, and socioeconomic outcomes. Co-leader of the Labor Economics (AME) research unit Member of the GAINS (Gender Analysis and Interdisciplinary Network, Stockholm) group His work examines: Causal effects of educational content on voter turnout and health outcomes Policy impacts of domestic services subsidies on immigrant labor market integration Long-term consequences of upper secondary school programs Evaluations of Higher Vocational Education in Sweden Interactions between gender identity and household income dynamics Recent publications demonstrate his expertise in: 2024 - Intergenerational educational spillovers and mental health economics 2023 - High school specialization and earnings trajectories 2022 - Gender income dynamics and adult education effectiveness 2012-2017 - Longitudinal studies on education-policy interactions
Susanne Urban is a Professor of Sociology at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF) , Uppsala University, and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on urban development, residential and school segregation, neighborhood effects, immigrant integration, and entrepreneurship. Contact: susanne.urban@ibf.uu.se
Ulf Gerdtham is a Professor at Lund University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Economics (School of Economics and Management) and the Medical Faculty. He also serves as Research Team Manager in Health Economics and is affiliated with the Centre for Economic Demography and EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health. His career includes roles as an Assistant/Associate Professor at Stockholm School of Economics and a visiting Professor at the University of Aberdeen. He initiated the Health Economics Program at Lund University and leads the Health Economics Unit in Malmö. He is an Adjunct Professor at Monash University and Research Director at the Swedish Institute of Health Economics. Education: PhD in Health Economics from Linköping University (1991), followed by academic positions in Sweden and the UK. Research focuses on income-related health inequality, economic evaluations of health interventions, and health system cost analysis. His work spans 252 publications in journals like the Journal of Health Economics and the American Journal of Public Health. Research Interests: Healthcare cost structures and policy Behavioral economics in health contexts Economic impacts of chronic diseases Pharmacoeconomics and drug pricing Health inequality measurement Scientific Contributions: Over 250 peer-reviewed articles, program leadership in health economics, and active roles in Swedish and international research networks. Current projects include dementia care cost analyses and evaluations of health-promoting urban environments. Grants & Supervision: Leads 26 active or completed projects funded by bodies like Forte and the Swedish Research Council. Supervised 14 academic works. Collaborates internationally, with recent co-authorships in Sweden, Australia, and the UK.
Fredrik Heyman is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Lund University. His research focuses on globalization's impact on labor markets, particularly examining how foreign direct investments and international trade influence wages, wage inequality, and labor demand. He utilizes Swedish matched employer-employee data for his studies. Heyman teaches international economics and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth and labor rights. His research has explored topics such as job mobility, digitalization's role in productivity, and automation's effects on employment. Collaborations include projects on international economics and development. Heyman has peer-reviewed journals like the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization and Labour Economics , and has participated in conferences and media engagements discussing labor market trends.
