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Kálmán J Szabó is a Professor and Head of the Department of Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University . His research focuses on transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis for creating fluorine- and boron-containing organic molecules with applications in pharmaceuticals and advanced electronics. Key research areas include: Asymmetric synthesis of chiral organofluorine and organoboron compounds Fluorine-18 labeling for PET diagnostics in cancer and inflammation DFT computational studies of reaction mechanisms Organocatalytic fluorocyclization for tertiary fluoride centers Homologation and borotropic migration techniques His group has developed novel catalytic methods for trifluoromethylthiolation , enantioselective fluorination , and asymmetric synthesis of boronic acids . Recent breakthroughs include three-component chiral trifluoromethyl allenol synthesis and improved 18F-labeling of anticancer drugs . Scientific achievements: Recipient of Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation grant (2024) for organoboron chemistry Developed first asymmetric organocatalytic homologation for diverse trifluoromethyl species Established mechanistic framework for benziodoxole-based CF3/SCF3 transfer reagents Research team includes doctoral students Tautvydas Kireilis , Linus Johansson Holm , Marie Deliaval , and Kevin Bajerke . Current projects target fluorinated anticancer peptides and sustainable synthesis methods for life sciences applications.

• Catalysis in organic synthesis
• Organofluorine chemistry
• Organoboron compounds
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Jon Nyhlén is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Stockholm University, where he researches governance structures, public administration reforms, and municipal policy implementation with emphasis on state-municipal relations. His work critically examines organizational dynamics in local government, particularly regarding migration, education, and crisis management. His primary research domains include: Public Administration and Governance Municipal Policy Development Migration and Integration Policies School Market Reforms and Oversight Risk and Crisis Management Systems Nyhlén's scholarship investigates how structural frameworks and actor-driven processes shape policy outcomes in Swedish municipalities, with recent work analyzing refugee reception mechanisms, housing allocation for vulnerable groups, and market-oriented reforms in public services. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on subnational governance challenges and intergovernmental coordination. He actively supervises and examines undergraduate students across all levels and teaches in Stockholm University's Principal Program, though specific grant funding or award distinctions are not documented in available sources. His research outputs reflect sustained engagement with contemporary challenges in public sector organization and democratic accountability.

• Public Administration
• Governance
• Municipal Policy
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Sofia Ahlberg is a Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University , affiliated with the Department of English under the Faculty of Languages . She integrates a global perspective into her research on ecofiction , climate-related literature , and pedagogy , emphasizing literature's role in designing alternative social frameworks. Her research focuses on humanities , environmental humanities , and the intersection of pedagogy and literature . She has authored two books: Atlantic Afterlives in Contemporary Fiction: The Oceanic Imaginary since the Information Age (2016) and Magic, Literature and Climate Pedagogy (2024), and co-edits the Literatures as World Literature book series with Thomas Oliver Beebee. Recent publications such as 'An Emergent Rebellion' (2025) and 'Teaching the Anthropocene' (2024) reflect her interdisciplinary engagement with ecological crises, postcolonial themes, and pedagogical innovation. Her work appears in journals like The Comparatist and Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment , highlighting her commitment to bridging literary analysis with real-world challenges.

• Ecofiction
• Climate Pedagogy
• Contemporary Literature
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Pia Lundqvist is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Historical Studies . Her research spans trade , consumption , textiles , material culture , and minority history , with a particular focus on Jewish communities in 19th century Sweden and Swedish missionary activities in the Congo Free State . She has also contributed to interdisciplinary studies on fiction as historical source material and textile innovations . Her recent publications emphasize Jewish migration to Gothenburg and their economic networks , as well as cultural encounters during colonial missionary work. Articles like "A Textile Web: Jewish immigrants in Gothenburg..." (2015) and "A contradictory encounter: Swedish missionaries and Bakongo..." (2018) demonstrate her focus on transnational connections and consumer culture . She has edited anthologies such as "Plats i staden – Gothenburg's Jewish 19th century" (2023), which addresses both academic and public audiences. Teaching-wise, she contributes to history teacher training and cultural heritage programs , developing thematic courses on topics like Fashion History and Migration History . Her work has been funded by the Swedish Research Council and presented at international conferences like the European Social Science History Conference .

• Trade
• Consumption
• Textiles
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Helena Korp is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education and Special Education , University of Gothenburg. Her work bridges vocational education, teacher training, and the integration of newly arrived migrant students into Swedish educational systems. Research Interests: Dr. Korp explores vocational knowing and becoming, critical race theory in education, identity construction among marginalized learners, and policy implications of inclusive practices. Her research often intersects with the challenges faced by refugee and migrant populations in Nordic welfare states. Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on vocational pedagogies, emergency education frameworks for migrant students, equity in individual development plans, and the reproduction of systemic racism in educational landscapes. Themes include language learning, gender dynamics, and policy critiques in Swedish compulsory and vocational education. Labs & Teams: Dr. Korp collaborates with municipalities and educational institutions on projects like the ULF initiative, emphasizing practice-based research and development. She contributes to understanding how vocational and teacher education can mutually inform each other.

• Vocational Education
• Teacher Education
• Migrant Education
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Sofia Persson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg. She has extensive experience teaching sociology (theory and method) and education (social relations, conflict management and leadership; social studies; methods) at all academic levels from basic to postgraduate. Her academic background includes working as a primary teacher (grades 1-7) and with educational development at the local government level. She attended the National Postgraduate School at the Institute of Working Life in Stockholm (2000-2007) and received her PhD in 2008 with a thesis on the emergence and transformation of the teaching profession in basic education in Sweden. Persson's research focuses on sociology of education with emphasis on organizations, professions, and government. She participates in the KRIT (Critical Theories) and POP (Politics of Education) research groups at her department. Currently (2022-2024), she is working with Ilse Hakvoort on the Afa Försäkring-funded research project 'Escalated conflicts, threats and violence against teachers.' Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on school violence, teacher safety, and professional boundaries, with increasing attention to conflict escalation in educational settings. She also has significant work in critical realism and the sociology of educational professions spanning back to her doctoral research. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in sociology of education with practical applications in school safety, teacher professional development, and educational policy. Persson teaches and supervises across all levels of the academic spectrum and has extensive experience in both sociology and education curriculum development.

• sociology of education
• professions
• organisations
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Ola Kenji Forslund is a postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Astronomy, specifically the Materials Theory division. His work focuses on theoretical and computational investigations of quantum materials, superconductors, and magnetic systems. Research interests include condensed matter physics, quantum mechanics, and materials science, with emphasis on phenomena like magnetic fluctuations, topological materials, and charge modulation in kagome lattices. His recent publications explore topics such as the anomalous Hall effect in Weyl semimetals, strain tuning of superconductivity, and ion dynamics in perovskites. He is actively involved in collaborative studies utilizing techniques like muon spin rotation and neutron diffraction to analyze material properties. His email contact is ola.forslund@physics.uu.se .

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Materials Science
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Oscar Erixson is an Associate Professor and researcher at Uppsala University's Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF), with additional affiliation as a guest lecturer at the Department of Economics. His research spans empirical work in public, urban, and health economics, with a strong emphasis on causal and descriptive analysis using large-scale population data. Dr. Erixson's research interests include public economics, urban economics, health economics, behavioral economics, and family economics. His work often intersects with sociology, psychology, biology, and law, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth. Notable research themes include inheritance patterns and their economic impacts, refugee migration dynamics (particularly regarding Ukraine), environmental justice, and the relationship between cognitive ability and health behaviors. His publication record features articles in leading journals such as the Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Population Economics, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Journal of Health Economics. Recent work shows increasing focus on contemporary issues including the Ukraine refugee crisis, environmental justice, and pandemic response behaviors, while maintaining his foundational work on inheritance and wealth distribution. Dr. Erixson is affiliated with multiple research centers at Uppsala University including Uppsala Center for Fiscal Studies (UCFS), Urban Lab, and HEFUU. His research has received significant international media attention, particularly his work on maritime disaster survival patterns which was covered by major outlets including The New York Times, Washington Post, and BBC.

• Public economics
• Urban economics
• Health economics
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Magnus Bygren is a Professor of Sociology and Head of the Department of Sociology at Stockholm University . His research focuses on mechanisms behind ethnic, gender, and class inequalities , utilizing large-scale survey data, register data, text analysis, and experimental designs . Key methodological contributions include causal inference and quantitative methods in social segregation analysis. Current Role : Professor and Department Head Affiliation : Stockholm University, Department of Sociology Research trends in his publications reveal: Labor Market Discrimination (gender, parenthood, ethnic background) Education Policy (school choice, ability grouping, grading reforms) Family Dynamics (parenthood premiums, parental leave usage) His experimental work, including correspondence tests and laboratory experiments , systematically challenges assumptions about employer discrimination in Sweden’s dual-earner policy model. Notable findings include the absence of motherhood penalties in hiring and the stability of parenthood wage gaps despite radical policy changes.

• Inequality
• Segregation
• Causal Inference
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Fanny Forsberg Lundell is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Romance Studies and Classics within the Faculty of Humanities. She currently serves as Head of Department (since 2023) and has held various administrative roles including Vice chair of the Recruitment board for languages (2021-2023) and member of the Faculty of Humanities board (2021-2023). Her educational background includes a Bachelors degree in French with a minor in Spanish and a PhD from Stockholm University (2007). She progressed from research fellow positions (2007-2015) to Associate Professor in French (2013), Permanent Associate Professor in French Linguistics (2015), and finally Professor in French (June 2020). She also holds an affiliation as Professeure associée at Université Laval, Québec. Forsberg Lundell's research focuses on Second Language Acquisition , particularly examining language and integration, pragmatics, and spoken language in French and Spanish. Her work emphasizes the importance of social and psychological factors in adult language learning, as demonstrated in her Swedish Research Council project Global Mobility and Adult Second Language Acquisition (2018-2021) and her involvement in the FNS project Developing an L2 grammar-for-interaction . Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on high-level proficiency in second language acquisition, examining topics such as nativelikeness perception, formulaic language, collocation knowledge, and the impact of individual differences in language learning. Her work spans both theoretical and applied linguistics, with strong connections to language policy and integration issues in migration contexts. She serves on the Editorial Boards of JESLA and Intercultural Pragmatics , is a Review Editor for Frontiers in Educational Psychology , and regularly referees for numerous international journals including IRAL , LIA , and Language Learning . Forsberg Lundell is actively involved in two research groups at Stockholm University: Romance Linguistics (RomLing) and Romance Languages and Second Language Acquisition (RomSLA). As a supervisor, she guides multiple PhD students working on Spanish and French as second languages, focusing on pragmatic aspects, sociopragmatic components, and advanced language acquisition phenomena. Her academic service extends to teaching Bachelor and Advanced level courses in Second Language Acquisition and Romance Languages, as well as supervising theses in these areas.

• Second Language Acquisition
• Romance Languages
• French Linguistics
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Peter Fallesen is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Social Research , Stockholm University, specializing in family demography, social inequality, and child welfare. He is also a Research Professor at the Rockwool Foundation Research Unit and a research affiliate at the Center for Demography and Ecology , University of Wisconsin-Madison. Previously, he held visiting positions at Yale University, UC Berkeley, and the European University Institute. Education: PhD in Sociology (2015) from the University of Copenhagen Research: Focuses on family dynamics, institutional persistence, and welfare policy impacts His research explores family demography, social inequality, child welfare systems, and criminal justice intersections. Recent work examines welfare reforms, ADHD treatment efficacy, and intergenerational poverty transmission. Publications highlight cross-national comparisons and longitudinal analyses of family stability and child outcomes. His recent articles address post-pandemic fertility trends, traumatic brain injury effects on adolescent behavior, and socioeconomic disparities in medically assisted reproduction. These studies span demography, public health, and family sociology, with subfields including gender equality, policy evaluation, and neurodevelopmental impacts. He contributes to the Level-of-Living (LNU) research group, analyzing multidimensional inequalities, family structure impacts on child wellbeing, and welfare state dynamics in Nordic countries.

• Family Demography
• Social Inequality
• Child Welfare
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Michael Tåhlin is a Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University’s Institute for Social Research (SOFI) , where he leads the Swedish Living Standards Surveys (LNU) with Carina Mood. His research focuses on labor market inequality, class theory, wage formation, education-job qualification mismatches, and impacts of globalization and technological change on employment structures. Key Research Areas: Structural causes of work-life inequality Class and gender intersections in labor markets Skills-demand dynamics and workforce polarization Globalization’s effects on earnings volatility Overeducation consequences in Sweden (1974–2000) Publications: 15 most recent articles analyze skill inequality, labor market polarization, and structural employment shifts across Europe, with particular focus on Sweden’s evolving workforce from the 1070s to 2010s.

• Work-Life Inequality
• Social Stratification
• Economic Inequality
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Erik Akseli Sjödin is a Lecturer in Civil Law, specializing in Labor Law, at Stockholm University's Institute for Social Research (SOFI). His work focuses on EU labor market regulations, collective agreements, and legal frameworks governing employer-employee relationships. Research Interests: Labor Law, EU Regulations, Cross-border Labor Mobility, Social Sustainability, Workplace Democracy, Legal Harmonization Key Projects: 'En inkluderande och hållbar svensk arbetsrätt' (Inclusive and Sustainable Swedish Labor Law), 'Reglering av arbetstid' (Work Time Regulation) His recent publications analyze EU labor law's impact on Swedish workplaces, judicial rulings on employment termination, and legal challenges in cross-border corporate mobility. He collaborates with Eskil Wadensjö and Niklas Selberg on labor rights and policy analysis. Current affiliations include: Stockholm University, Institute for Social Research (SOFI) Labor Market Regulation (AMR) Research Group

• Civil Law
• Labor Law
• EU Labour Market Regulation
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Stephan Hau is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. His research spans clinical psychology, trauma studies, and the intersection of art therapy with mental health. Notable ongoing projects include 'Playrooms – Animation and mentalization in puppetry' (2022–2024) examining puppetry's psychological mechanisms, and 'Posttraumatic Dreams and Symbolisation' (2014–2023) analyzing dream processes in PTSD patients. He also leads initiatives like 'Training better clinical psychologists: new methods based on machine learning, AI, and deliberate practice' (2024–2027) funded by the Norwegian Research Council. Primary Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Stockholm University Research Themes: Trauma integration through dreams, emotion recognition training, psychodynamic diagnosis for youth, AI in psychotherapy education His work combines qualitative interviews, polysomnography, and thematic analysis. Publications focus on resilience in marginalized groups, pandemic psychotherapy, and diagnostic systems like OPD-CA-2. Collaborations span institutions in Sweden, Norway, Serbia, and Germany.

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychodynamic Diagnosis
• Trauma Studies
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Sara Snoder is a Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Subject Didactics, serving as Program Manager for the Primary Teacher Training Program F-3. She holds a PhD in language didactics and is a licensed primary school teacher for grades 1-7 with extensive practical classroom experience. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Language Didactics, Stockholm University (2022) Licensed Primary School Teacher (grades 1-7) Dr. Snoder's research centers on minority multilingualism in Swedish primary schools, examining how teachers incorporate students' diverse language repertoires into classroom instruction. Her work explores the intersection of migration, education, and language use, with particular attention to how multilingual teaching practices create spaces for emotional safety and enhanced knowledge acquisition. Through ethnographic approaches including classroom observations and interviews with multilingual teachers, she investigates how educators position their own multilingualism and create 'third spaces' where multilingual use is legitimized for both academic and emotional purposes. Her research demonstrates that multilingual teachers, who comprise about 20 percent of the teacher population in Swedish primary schools, navigate complex negotiations around language use in mainstream classrooms. Some teachers systematically incorporate multiple languages across different grade levels, while others use their multilingual resources more selectively based on context and subject matter. Dr. Snoder's publications reveal a consistent focus on multilingual classroom practices, teacher perspectives on language use, and the implementation of multilingual approaches in Swedish primary education. Her research employs innovative methodologies like language portraits to explore language identity construction among young students. The articles demonstrate a progression from examining teachers' perspectives to analyzing specific classroom practices and their outcomes, showing how multilingual approaches can be systematically integrated into teaching across different grade levels while addressing both cognitive and emotional dimensions of learning. As an educator, Dr. Snoder teaches in the primary school teacher program for grades F-3 and 4-6, focusing primarily on Swedish subject didactics and the work-based training component. She mentors future teachers in understanding and implementing multilingual approaches in their future classrooms. While specific grant information isn't detailed in available materials, her research suggests engagement with educational research funding focused on multilingualism and teacher education. Her work contributes significantly to developing frameworks that allow both students and teachers to utilize their full language repertoires within regular instruction rather than limiting multilingual practices to specific support contexts.

• Language Didactics
• Multilingualism in Education
• Minority Languages in Primary Schools
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