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Mats Danielsson is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Medical Imaging research group within the Department of Particle Astrophysics and Medical Imaging. He has coordinated major projects like the ERC Advanced Grant for the Si3 project (starting 2024) and the EIC Pathfinder's 1MICRON project (starting 2025). His work focuses on advancing photon-counting detectors, X-ray technologies, and medical imaging systems. Notable recognitions include the 2024 KTH Innovation Award and the 2022 Hans Wigzell Science Prize. Danielsson has co-founded companies such as Sectra Mamea AB and C-RAD AB, and holds 135 patents with over 150 scientific publications. Education: MSc (1990) and PhD (1996) from KTH, followed by postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (1996–1998). He joined KTH in 1999, where he has held his current professorship since then. His research spans medical imaging, detector innovation, and radiation physics applications in healthcare. Research Interests: Development of high-resolution CT detectors, photon-counting technologies, compact X-ray sources, and AI-driven image processing. His recent work emphasizes minimizing radiation exposure while enhancing diagnostic precision through novel detector designs and machine learning algorithms. Key Projects: ERC Si3 project (3D detector for nuclear medicine), EIC 1MICRON (micrometer-scale imaging), and MedTechLabs collaboration with Karolinska Institutet. He has pioneered innovations such as MicroDose mammography and advanced photon-counting spectral CT systems. Awards: KTH Innovation Award (2024), Hans Wigzell Prize (2022), IVA membership (2017), Polhem finalist (2014), and INGVAR Award (2004). Advising & Grants: Over 150 scientific publications, 135 patents, and leadership in multi-institutional projects. Teaches courses on medical imaging and modern physics at KTH. Labs/Teams: Director of the Medical Imaging Group at KTH, co-founder of MedTechLabs, and collaborator across academia and industry in medical imaging innovation.

• Medical Imaging
• Radiation Detectors
• Biomedical Engineering
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Jennifer K. Ryan is a Professor and Division Head for Numerical Analysis, Optimization & Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. She is affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty, a cross-disciplinary research center jointly established by KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Her research focuses on developing numerical schemes for extracting enhanced accuracy from simulations, with applications in imaging, data analysis, and fluid dynamics. Ryan’s work emphasizes improving computational efficiency through theoretical insights and practical algorithms. Her academic roles include teaching courses like Numerical Methods for Differential Equations II and supervising student projects in numerical analysis. She has contributed to the SIAC MAGIC toolbox, a software package for accuracy-enhancing filtering techniques. Ryan’s research group actively explores discontinuous Galerkin methods, SIAC filtering, and multi-resolution analysis, addressing challenges in computational physics and engineering. Her publications span high-order numerical methods, mesh adaptivity, and applications in plasma physics and wave equations. Projects include error estimation for boundary integral methods and developing filters for noisy data. Ryan collaborates internationally, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in computational science.

• Numerical Analysis
• High-Order Numerical Methods
• Discontinuous Galerkin Methods
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Oliver Schlotterer holds the position of Associate Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with both the Department of Mathematics (Centre for Geometry and Physics) and the Department of Physics and Astronomy (Theoretical Physics). His research focuses on theoretical physics and mathematical structures in string theory, particularly exploring string amplitudes, modular forms, and algebraic geometry. He has contributed to understanding one-loop string amplitudes, modular graph forms, and supersymmetric field theories. Education: Not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Departments: Joint appointment in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. His research interests include the interplay between string theory and mathematical frameworks like modular forms, algebraic geometry, and polylogarithmic functions. Recent work emphasizes chiral-splitting techniques, cyclic products of kernels, and the coaction principle in scattering amplitudes. Collaborations span topics from supersymmetric Yang-Mills theories to Einstein-Yang-Mills systems. Publications highlight advancements in string perturbation theory, including studies on non-holomorphic modular forms, genus-one integrals, and the single-valued map in string theory. His work often bridges high-energy physics with number-theoretic structures, such as zeta functions and Poincaré series. No awards or grants are listed in the provided data. He advises no students explicitly mentioned, though his collaborative research suggests involvement in training through projects. Active in the Centre for Geometry and Physics and theoretical physics groups, his research explores foundational aspects of string theory and their mathematical implications.

• Theoretical Physics
• String Theory
• Mathematical Physics
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Martin Nilsson Jacobi serves as President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology, holding the position of the institution's fourteenth President since September 2023. He simultaneously maintains his academic standing as Professor of Complex Systems at the university, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic leadership and scholarly work. Professor Nilsson Jacobi's research portfolio spans theoretical physics, complex systems theory, and ecological applications. His work bridges multiple disciplines, creating innovative approaches to understanding natural systems through mathematical and computational frameworks. His research trajectory shows an evolution from theoretical physics to complex ecological systems, with particular emphasis on spatial patterns, ecosystem stability, and marine conservation strategies. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple domains. The most recent publications (2020-2022) focus on complex ecological communities, spatial coherence in heterogeneous landscapes, and species-area relationships, while earlier work (2010-2015) explored self-assembly systems, hierarchical dynamics, and theoretical approaches to complex systems. This progression reflects his ability to apply fundamental theoretical concepts to increasingly complex real-world ecological challenges. Lifetime member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Professor Nilsson Jacobi has held significant leadership roles beyond his current presidency, including serving as chairman of the Faculty Senate and Head of Department at Chalmers. His international research experience includes collaborations with Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (NORDITA), highlighting his global scientific engagement. He has successfully secured research funding through multiple projects supported by the Swedish Research Council and the European Commission, demonstrating his ability to lead substantial research initiatives.

• Complex Systems
• Ecological Networks
• Marine Conservation
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Dag Hanstorp is a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Gothenburg. His office is located at Fysikgränd 3, Göteborg (Room F8032), and he can be contacted via email or telephone. His research focuses on experimental atomic/molecular physics and laser applications, including: Quantum phenomena in levitated droplets Ultraprecise spectroscopy of radioactive molecules (e.g., radium monofluoride) Laser-induced dynamics in fuels and aerosols Electron affinity measurements of alkali metals Vacuum laser particle acceleration techniques Spin Hall nano-oscillator characterization Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary work combining atomic physics, fluid dynamics, quantum optics, and nanotechnology. Common themes include advanced laser spectroscopy, quantum system control, and novel imaging techniques applied to fundamental physical processes.

• Atomic Physics
• Laser Spectroscopy
• Quantum Phenomena
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Jennifer Ryan is a Professor of Numerical Analysis and Division Head of Numerical Analysis, Optimization, and Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on designing and developing numerical schemes to extract accuracy from simulations, particularly through superconvergence properties and computational efficiency improvements. She applies these techniques to applications such as imaging, fluid visualization, and plasma dynamics. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Brown University; MS in Mathematics, Courant Institute; BA in Applied Mathematics, Rutgers University. Professional Activities: Member of editorial boards for BIT Numerical Mathematics, ESAIM:M2AN, and Communications on Applied Mathematics and Computation; Steering committee member of AWM's Women in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (WINASc). Her publications emphasize discontinuous Galerkin methods, SIAC filtering, and applications in fluid dynamics. She has served on multiple grant review panels and received awards for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Grants: Principal Investigator for projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, NSF, and US Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Awards: Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy, DAAD Fellowship, and Householder Fellowship.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Applied Mathematics
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Gaetano Sardina is a Professor in Fluid Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research spans mechanical engineering and environmental sciences, focusing on turbulence in urban heat islands, microplastic transport in marine environments, and cloud microphysics. In 2023, he secured an ERC Consolidator Grant for studying turbulence effects in mixed-phase clouds. Key Research Areas: Fluid dynamics, environmental engineering, multiphase flow, atmospheric science Recent Projects: 2024–2029: MixClouds - Turbulence in mixed-phase clouds (European Commission) 2021–2025: MicroPlastiX - Microplastic fate in marine ecosystems (Formas) 2020–2022: PICTURE - Urban particle transport modeling (VINNOVA) Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) Collaborations: Partners with European Commission, Swedish Research Council, Formas, VINNOVA

• Fluid Dynamics
• Environmental Engineering
• Turbulence
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Tomas Karlsson is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Royal Institute of Technology , specializing in Space and Plasma Physics . He teaches courses such as EF2240 Space Physics , EF2245 Space Physics II , and EI1240 Electromagnetic Theory , while serving as examiner or coordinator for advanced projects and thesis work in space-related fields. His research focuses on the interaction between the solar wind and planetary magnetospheres , with specific interests in bow shock physics , magnetosheath jets , solar wind magnetic holes , auroral physics , and comparative studies of magnetospheres across planets and comets. He employs spacecraft data (e.g., MMS , Cluster , BepiColombo ) and simulations to analyze plasma dynamics and space weather phenomena. The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in solar wind turbulence , magnetospheric boundary processes , and planetary plasma interactions , with recurring themes in SLAMS (Short Large-Amplitude Magnetic Structures) , magnetosheath jet formation , and magnetic hole propagation . These works span statistical surveys, hybrid simulations, and multi-mission data analysis.

• Solar Wind-Magnetosphere Interaction
• Bow Shock Physics
• Magnetosheath Jets
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Stefano Markidis is a Professor of Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Digital Futures Faculty. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MS from Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on high-performance computing systems, including supercomputers and quantum computers, with expertise in plasma simulations, quantum algorithms, and scalable computational frameworks. Markidis leads the development of the Neko framework for high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics and the iPIC3D particle-in-cell code for plasma physics. He teaches courses such as Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists, High-Performance Computing, and Applied GPU Programming. His work addresses exascale computing challenges, including optimizing algorithms for GPUs, quantum systems, and distributed architectures. Key research interests include: Parallel Programming Models and HPC Frameworks Quantum Computing Applications in Scientific Simulations Physics-Informed Machine Learning Exascale System Optimization Turbulence Modeling and Plasma Dynamics His publications span over 100 articles in journals like Journal of Computational Physics and Scientific Reports , focusing on topics such as scalable CFD, quantum neural networks, and plasma simulation techniques. He has advised numerous students in these areas. Markidis collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden through the Digital Futures initiative, aiming to solve societal challenges via digital technologies.

• High-Performance Computing
• Quantum Computing
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Roland Larsson is a Professor and Head of Subject in Machine Elements at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on Tribology, particularly lubrication regimes (boundary to elastohydrodynamic), contact mechanics, surface roughness effects, and applications in rolling element bearings, clutches, hydraulic systems, tires, and sports equipment. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and licentiate students, contributed to advanced courses, and developed teaching methods like Flipped Classroom and Constructive Alignment . Education: Ph.D. (1996, Luleå University of Technology), Docent (2001), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1988). Research: Central themes include elastohydrodynamic lubrication, surface roughness in contact interfaces, and sustainable lubricants. His work explores water-based lubricants, ionic liquids, and glycerol mixtures. Publications: Recent articles (2025) investigate water-based lubricants' film formation, ski-snow friction dynamics, and tribochemical properties of green lubricants. Earlier works (2024-2023) cover micropitting, wear models, and multi-scale contact analysis. Awards: Recipient of multiple tribology awards including ASME Best Paper, Nordea's Vetenskapliga Pris, and Venture Cup North. He has held leadership roles at Luleå University, including Dean and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Board. Collaboration: Active in international research networks as peer-reviewer, faculty opponent, and external examiner. His post-doctoral work includes affiliations with Leeds University and SKF Engineering Research Centre.

• Tribology
• Lubrication
• Contact Mechanics
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Ariel Marcelo Goobar is a Professor of Physics at Stockholm University and holds leadership roles in multiple research initiatives. He is currently the Director of the EDUCATE Centre and the Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmoparticle Physics. His research focuses on observational cosmology, particularly using Type Ia supernovae to study cosmic expansion and dark energy. He is a key member of the Supernova Cosmology Project, which shared the 2007 Gruber Prize and the 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. Education: PhD in Particle Physics (1992, Stockholm University), M.Sc. in Physics (1986, Stockholm University), B.Sc. (1985, University of Sussex). Docent in Physics (1996). Research Interests: Gravitational lensing, supernova cosmology, dark energy, and gravitational waves. He leads projects like the Zwicky Transient Facility and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) Collaboration. Past work includes contributions to the AMANDA neutrino telescope and the DELPHI collaboration at CERN. Awards: Multiple prestigious honors include the Gustafsson Prize (2004), membership in the Swedish Academy of Sciences (2016), and recognition for his role in the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of cosmic acceleration. Labs/Teams: Active in the Oskar Klein Centre, EDUCATE Centre, and collaborations like the Supernova Cosmology Project. Current projects include studying gravitational wave electromagnetic counterparts and leading the GREAT research environment funded by the Swedish Research Council.

• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
• Particle Physics
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Jonas Strandberg is an Associate Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Physics, part of the School of Engineering Sciences. His research focuses on particle physics, particularly within the ATLAS Collaboration at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He contributed to the Higgs boson discovery and currently studies its properties. Strandberg has been involved in detector development, including the HGTD timing detector for the LHC upgrade. He holds a PhD from Stockholm University (2006) and worked as a postdoc at the University of Michigan (2006-2011) before joining KTH. His teaching responsibilities include courses on experimental particle physics, statistical methods, and engineering skills. Research interests span high-energy physics, collider technology, and detector systems. Research Highlights: Member of the ATLAS Collaboration since 2011 Key contributor to Higgs boson measurements Developed timing detector systems for LHC upgrades Published extensively on particle physics and accelerator technology Teaching & Supervision: Course responsible for Experimental Particle Physics (SH2203) Teaching roles in Applied Modern Physics (SH1015), Embedded Systems Design (IL2232), and more Professional Activities: ATLAS Data Preparation Coordinator (2015-2017) Member of the Particle and Astroparticle Physics Group at AlbaNova University Centre

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• ATLAS Collaboration
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Anna-Karin Tornberg is a Professor in Numerical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds positions as Vice Chair of the Department of Mathematics and previously served as Head of the Numerical Analysis division (2011–2023). Her research focuses on numerical methods for PDEs, particularly boundary integral methods for fluid flows involving particles and drops. She is active in the Linne FLOW Centre and Swedish e-Science Research Center (SeRC). Key roles include membership in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), Royal Academy of Sciences, and receipt of awards like the Göran Gustafsson Prize (Mathematics, 2014). She has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, including current supervisees Anna Broms, David Krantz, and Emanuel Ström. Her work spans theoretical, computational, and applied fluid dynamics with emphasis on microfluidics and high-accuracy numerical techniques. Education includes a PhD in Numerical Analysis from KTH (2000) followed by postdoctoral positions at NYU’s Courant Institute. Promoted to Full Professor at KTH in 2012. Service roles include membership in KTH’s University Board, Faculty Council, and editorial roles at Advances in Computational Mathematics and BIT Numerical Mathematics . Active in international conferences, delivering plenary/invited lectures at ICIAM, ECM, and ICM. Research group projects include development of fast numerical methods for microfluidics and molecular dynamics simulations. Current openings for PhD candidates in numerical methods for non-elliptic PDEs in time-dependent domains. Her lab collaborates on high-performance computing and fluid-structure interaction problems.

• Numerical Analysis
• Fluid Dynamics
• Boundary Integral Methods
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Per Augustsson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Division for Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering, LTH). He leads the Acoustofluidics group and serves as Principal Investigator at NanoLund: Centre for Nanoscience. He is affiliated with LTH Profile Areas in Engineering Health, Nanoscience, Photon Science, and LU's Light and Materials initiative. His research focuses on acoustofluidic technologies for biomedical applications, including ultrasound-driven cell/nanoparticle separation, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals. He has secured grants from the Swedish Research Council and Horizon Europe. Research Interests: Acoustofluidics : Designing devices that use ultrasonic waves to manipulate microscopic objects (e.g., blood cells, nanoparticles) in fluids. Microfluidics : Developing lab-on-a-chip systems for biomedical diagnostics. Thermoacoustic Phenomena : Investigating heat-induced fluid motion for precision control in microsystems. Recent Work Trends: Recent publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in high-energy acoustofluidic devices, label-free cell separation techniques, and real-time acoustic streaming analysis. His work bridges physics and engineering to address challenges in precision medicine and nanotechnology. Awards: Ingvar Carlsson Award (2017) The Phabian Award (2013) Lund University Faculty of Engineering PhD Thesis of the Year (2011) Grants & Projects: - Microscale Thermoacoustic Streaming (Swedish Research Council, 2025–2030) - BLOODFLOW: Acoustic Whole Blood Imaging (Horizon Europe, 2024–2026) - Single-Cell Mechanical Fingerprint (2024–2025 grant) Infrastructure: Manages Micro Particle Imaging Velocimetry (µPIV) and Confocal Microscopy facilities for fluid dynamics analysis.

• Acoustofluidics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
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Mariana Dalarsson is an Associate Professor in Electromagnetic Theory at the Division of Electromagnetic Engineering and Fusion Science (EMF) within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds an MSc (2010), PhD (2016), and Docent (2019) from KTH, where she is recognized as the (shared) second youngest woman ever to receive a PhD degree from the institution. Her research spans electromagnetic scattering and absorption, inverse problems, electromagnetics of stratified media, double-negative metamaterials, electromagnetics in medicine, antenna theory, and mathematical physics. She has authored approximately 102 peer-reviewed publications, including 51 journal papers, with recent work focusing on gold nanoparticles for biomedical applications, waveguide theory for artificial materials, and plasmonics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on graded metamaterials, electromagnetic wave propagation in complex media, and biomedical applications of electromagnetic theory. Her work bridges fundamental electromagnetic theory with practical applications in medical technology, particularly in the areas of nanoparticle-based treatments and diagnostic systems. Honorary Grant ("Honnörsstipendiet") for best graduate of her program (2011) L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science Sweden Prize (2020) Göran Gustafsson Prize for Young Researchers at UU/KTH (2024) Teaching Assistant of the Year from Engineering Physics students (2015) Mariana is highly active in teaching, serving as course responsible and examiner for EI1222 Electromagnetic Theory, EI2405 Classical Electrodynamics, and FEI3304 Integral Equation Methods in Electromagnetics. She also co-teaches several other courses and regularly supervises multiple BSc/MSc theses annually. Her research is primarily funded through her own project grants from the Swedish Research Council, including "Waveguide theory for artificial materials and plasmonics" (2019) and "Gold nanoparticles for high-frequency deep brain stimulation" (2023).

• electromagnetic scattering
• electromagnetic absorption
• inverse problems
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