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Marina Svensson is Professor of Modern China Studies and Head of Department at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. She is also Director of Third Cycle Studies and Office Director at the Centre, and a member of Lund University’s Profile Area on Human Rights. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human rights, cultural heritage, media, digital society, and academic freedom in contemporary China. Research Interests: Her work spans visual cultures (documentary film, photography), digital ethnography, civic engagement, and youth issues in China. She explores how digital platforms enable or constrain voice and activism, and investigates the politics of cultural heritage and identity. Her recent focus includes academic freedom and its global implications. Publications & Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2024) reflect a strong emphasis on digital China, youth, human rights, and academic freedom. She frequently publishes in journals related to media, heritage, and China studies, often combining ethnographic insights with policy analysis. Her work bridges academic research and public debate. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and master’s students and has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Projects include 'Digital China,' 'Cultural Heritage,' 'Investigative Journalism,' and 'Legal Empowerment of the Poor.' Labs and Teams: She co-leads the 'Lund Human Rights Research Hub' (LHRRH), an interdisciplinary network. She has collaborated with scholars across Sweden and internationally, particularly in projects involving law, media, and human rights in China.

• Human Rights
• Modern China Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Joachim Sundqvist is Associate Professor at the Department of Food, Nutrition and Culinary Science of Umeå University, Sweden. With a dual commitment to teaching and research, he explores the sociological and cultural dimensions of food and meals, bridging theory and practice for gastronomy, dietetics, and food-science students. Research Focus: His work delves into the meal experience as a complex social phenomenon, integrating consumption value, social identity, cultural norms, and personal taste within everyday practices. Studies of business travel, outdoor dining, and Arctic hiking illuminate how context shapes eating behaviors. Research Groups & Projects: Member, Sustainable Food Transitions Member, Sympoietic Collaboratory Project lead (2024-2027) Providing evidence-based insights on alternative proteins for EU sustainability Project lead (2023-2026) LOCALITY Project lead (2020-2022) Off-grid gastronomy Project lead (2016-2017) Eating out – visitors’ food-related activities Publications Overview: Since 2015, Sundqvist has published extensively on gastronomic experiences, business-travel meals, outdoor food practices, and sustainable restaurant strategies, appearing in International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science , Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism , and multiple Swedish academic reports.

• Food Sociology
• Cultural Studies of Food
• Gastronomy
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Alexandra Herlitz is an Associate Professor in Art History and Visual Studies at the Department of Cultural Sciences, University of Gothenburg. She also serves as a museum educator at Gothenburg Museum of Art since 2006. Doctoral degree in Art History (2013), University of Gothenburg Academic training at University of Stuttgart, Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf, and University of Hamburg Her research focuses on 19th-century Scandinavian art historiography , artists' colonies , artistic national identity , and transnational art networks between Scandinavia and Germany. She explores these themes through publications, podcast episodes, and archival research. Recent publications highlight Nordic rural artists' communities , gender dynamics in art history , and critical analysis of art forgery . Her work spans from 17th-century Scandinavian art to contemporary feminist perspectives , with particular attention to under-documented networks and alternative historiographies. Herlitz co-hosts the art history podcast Konsthistoriepodden , covering topics from medieval religious art to modernist movements , demonstrating her commitment to public art education and multimedia scholarship .

• Critical historiography
• Scandinavian art history
• Sociology of art
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Andrea Kollnitz is a Professor of Art History and Head of the Art History Department at Stockholm University. She serves as Pedagogical Director of studies and teaches courses on Visual Studies and Portraiture, supervising theses at all academic levels. Her research focuses on art and nationalism, early 20th-century art and fashion discourses, Nordic avant-garde movements, and surrealist artists like Leonor Fini. She co-edited key texts such as *Fashion and Modernism* (2018) and leads the research project *Surrealism in Sweden 1930-2000* (2020–present). Kollnitz’s work bridges art history with fashion studies, exploring themes like self-fashioning, transnational art networks, and gender in avant-garde contexts. Her forthcoming monograph on Leonor Fini (2025) examines theatrical self-performances in art and life. She is affiliated with the Forum Modernism research group at Stockholm University, dedicated to modernist studies. Her publications span books, edited volumes, and chapters analyzing Nordic avant-garde exhibitions (e.g., the Stockholm Exhibition 1930), the intersection of fashion and modernism, and surrealist photography. Kollnitz’s academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to art history, combining cultural, aesthetic, and socio-political frameworks.

• Art History
• Modernism
• Fashion Discourses
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Roemer van Toorn is a Professor of Architectural Theory at the Umeå School of Architecture, Umeå University. His research focuses on architecture's role in emancipation, ecology, and cosmopolitical frameworks, emphasizing radical hospitality and Thirdspace theory. Van Toorn holds a PhD from the Estonian Academy of Arts (2022) and a dual background in architecture and engineering from TU Delft. He leads the PhD program at UMA and coordinates initiatives like the 'Relational Architecture' lecture series. His work bridges theory and practice through publications, exhibitions, and international collaborations. Education: PhD in Architecture, Estonian Academy of Arts (2022) Architectural Engineering, TU Delft (Netherlands) Research & Grants: Key projects include 'The Power of Gentleness in Architecture' (funded by UmArts) and co-edited volumes like Rethinking the Social in Architecture . His research addresses spatial justice, urban politics, and posthumanist frameworks. Advising & Teams: Supervises PhD students in architectural theory and urban studies. Collaborates with institutions like ResArc and the Estonian Academy, leading interdisciplinary research groups. Labs/Teams: Directs UMA's architectural theory program and co-founded the Berlage Institute PhD school. Active in global networks through lectures, curatorial work, and photographic exhibitions.

• Architectural Theory
• Urbanism
• Ecology
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Michael Sappol is a visiting researcher at the Department of History of Science and Ideas at Uppsala University. Originally from Queens, NY, he now resides in Stockholm, Sweden. His academic career has been primarily focused on the visual culture and performance of medicine, science, and technology, with particular attention to representations of the human body. His research interests span a wide range including history of medicine, science and technology; the body; the self; film studies; history of photography; history of anatomy; history of the museum; media studies; cultural studies; queer studies; gender studies; modernity; history of the diagram; and print culture. His current projects focus on Anatomy's photography: Objectivity, showmanship and the reinvention of the anatomical image, 1860-1960 and Queer anatomies: Medical illustration, perverse desire and the epistemology of the anatomical closet . Sappol's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of visual culture and medical history, particularly examining how scientific illustrations function as cultural artifacts that reflect and shape societal understandings of the body. His work frequently engages with queer theory and challenges conventional interpretations of historical medical imagery, as seen in his influential 2021 article on Joseph Maclise's anatomical illustrations. His scholarly output demonstrates expertise across multiple disciplines, connecting historical medical practices with contemporary theoretical frameworks. Sappol has published extensively in journals including British Art Studies , Issues in Science & Technology , and Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences . Before joining Uppsala University, Sappol had a distinguished career outside the traditional university system, serving as scholar-in-residence and curator-historian at the National Library of Medicine in the United States. During this time, he curated numerous exhibitions and websites for the general public, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the public presentation of medical history.

• history of medicine
• history of science and technology
• visual culture of medicine
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Saghi Hajisharif is a Researcher at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), affiliated with the Media and Information Technology (MIT) group. She holds a PhD in Visualization and Media Technology from Linköping University (2020), an MSc in Advanced Computer Graphics (2013), and a BSc in Computer Science from Amirkabir University (2009). Her work focuses on computational imaging, visual machine learning, HDR imaging, and light field technologies. She is a core member of the Computer Graphics and Image Processing research group. Research interests include sparse representation learning for computational imaging, synthetic data ethics, BRDF material modeling, and algorithmic fairness in AI. Her contributions span interdisciplinary projects recognized in IVA’s 100 List (2024), highlighting societal impact potential. She has co-authored influential studies on topics such as FROST-BRDF sampling techniques and metadata standards for GenAI synthetic data. Her articles reflect expertise in computer vision, graphics, and AI ethics, with key contributions to light field imaging, GAN fairness, and material modeling surveys. The IVA’s 100 List recognition underscores her innovative work’s societal relevance. She collaborates across disciplines to advance imaging technologies and ethical AI practices.

• Visual Machine Learning
• HDR Imaging
• Photo-realistic Rendering
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Paula Uimonen is a Professor at the Department of Social Anthropology, Stockholm University. Her work bridges digital anthropology, art, visual culture, world literature, and ocean sustainability studies, with regional expertise in East/West Africa and Southeast Asia. Current project: Swahili Ocean Worlds (2022-2024) examines ocean relationships and sustainability in Tanzanian fishing communities Previous research: Cosmopolitan and Vernacular Dynamics in World Literatures (2016-2021) focused on female African writers Her scholarship combines anthropological theory with world literature frameworks. Recent publications explore creolised aesthetics, decolonial worldmaking, and digital visuality in African contexts. Key research themes: Digital media's role in cultural production Gender dynamics in literary and artistic expression Materiality of ICT infrastructure in Africa Decolonizing cosmopolitan theory Ocean sustainability and indigenous knowledge Teaching includes courses on digital anthropology, research methods, and global development at both undergraduate and advanced levels.

• Digital Anthropology
• Art and Visual Culture
• World Literature
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Alexandra Fried is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in medieval and modern art history. Her research bridges Scandinavia and the Americas, focusing on religious imagery and contemporary visual culture. University of Gothenburg Department of Cultural Sciences Senior Lecturer Education: BA and MA in Art History from Baruch College and Queens College, New York PhD from University of Leicester (dissertation: "The Swedish Madonnas: A Comparative Study of Wooden Sculptures of the Virgin and Child between 1250 and 1350") Research Interests Alexandra's scholarly work spans two primary domains: Medieval Scandinavian Art: Systematic analysis of wooden religious sculptures, St. Bridget of Sweden's iconography, and Hanseatic League artistic exchanges Modern & Postmodern American Art: Critical examination of 20th-century visual narratives and their cultural implications Selected Publications Her recent output demonstrates a commitment to accessible academic discourse through Konsthistoriepodden, with notable 2024 episodes exploring Japanese printmaking, Renaissance altarpieces, and modernist photography. The 2022 journal article "Fakes matter – as a matter of fakes" in Konsthistorisk Tidskrift represents her peer-reviewed contributions. Conference Participation 2014: Gender and Medieval Studies Conference on St. Bridget's pilgrimage 2014: International Medieval Congress on Baltic/Scandinavian studies 2013: Multiple presentations at South Eastern Art Conference and International Medieval Congress She maintains active academic communication through podcast formats while preserving traditional conference engagement.

• Medieval Scandinavian art
• Medieval sculpture
• St. Bridget of Sweden
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Linda Lundström is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Bio-Opto-Nano Physics (BON) division. Her research focuses on visual and physiological optics, including myopia control mechanisms, peripheral vision optimization, and optical instrumentation. She holds academic roles in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, contributing to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics, biology, and health sciences. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Waves (SK1120), Photography for Media (SK1140), and supervision of degree projects in applied physics and technology education. Her work emphasizes practical applications of optics in healthcare, particularly in improving vision correction technologies. Research highlights include the Stockholm Myopia Study, investigating peripheral refraction dynamics in children, and developing novel methods for evaluating intraocular lens (IOL) designs and peripheral optical quality. She has pioneered instruments like the dual-angle open-field wavefront sensor for simultaneous central and peripheral eye measurements. Her contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing advancements in optical correction techniques, contrast sensitivity analysis, and the role of peripheral vision in clinical settings. Lundström’s work bridges fundamental optics research with practical medical applications, aiming to enhance vision quality and reduce myopia progression.

• Visual Optics
• Physiological Optics
• Ophthalmic Optics
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Ekatherina Zhukova is an Associate Professor in Intercultural Studies at Karlstad University (since 2022) and a docent (2024). Her academic background includes a PhD in Political Science from Aarhus University (Denmark), postdoctoral research at Lund University and the University of Copenhagen, and visiting scholar positions at Yale University (USA). She specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of gender studies, political science, anthropology, and media studies. Research Interests: Zhukova’s work focuses on humanitarianism, disaster studies, feminist foreign policy (FFP), and cultural trauma. Key themes include: Global injustices and their reproduction/challenging Gender dimensions in humanitarian aid, development, and foreign policy Cultural trauma representation in media/social media Nuclear disasters (Chernobyl/Fukushima) and long-term societal impacts Renewable energy transitions and gender equality in conflict zones (e.g., Yemen) Collaborations: She co-leads projects with Maria-Louise Clausen (Danish Institute for International Studies) and Vasna Ramasar (Lund University) on energy transitions in Yemen. She co-founded the Anthropology of Humanitarianism Network (AHN) and co-edits Public Anthropologist . Her podcast Talking Humanitarianism explores humanitarianism’s evolving intersections with climate action and social justice. Awards/Grants: Riskbankens Jubileumsfonden (2020–2024) for FFP studies Formas funding for Yemen energy conflict research Docent title awarded by Lund University (2024) Teaching: At Karlstad University, she teaches intercultural studies. Previously, she taught at Lund University’s International Development Studies programs and the Graduate School of Social Sciences. Labs/Teams: Member of KUFO (Karlstad University’s Research Council) and CGF (Centre for Gender Research). Active in collaborative networks like NCHS (Norwegian Centre for Humanitarian Studies).

• Gender Studies
• Political Science
• Sociology
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Anna Backman Rogers is a Professor in Aesthetics at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Holding a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, she has previously held positions at the University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Stockholm University (Sweden). Her academic work focuses on feminist theory, film studies, and visual culture, with particular emphasis on female authorship in cinema and documentary practices. Research Interests: Her scholarship interrogates liminal spaces in film, gendered visual pleasure, and the politics of female representation. She explores intersections between feminist theory, documentary strategies, and contemporary media aesthetics, often through the lens of directors like Sofia Coppola and Laura Mulvey. Selected Publications & Projects: Notable books include American Independent Cinema: Rites of Passage and The Crisis Image (2015) and Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock (2022). She is co-editor of the Female Authorship and Documentary Strategies series and co-founder/editor-in-chief of the feminist journal MAI: Feminism and Visual Culture . Current projects include a monograph on Lana Del Rey's iconography (2025/6) and edited volumes on Laura Mulvey's feminist legacies and female fashion photographers. Scientific Awards: Riksbanken Jubileumsfond Sabbatical (2021, 2024) CHOICE Academic Title of the Year (2019) for Sofia Coppola: The Politics of Visual Pleasure Academic Service: She serves on the board of the Key Debates series at Amsterdam University Press and contributes to peer-reviewed journals like Studies in Documentary Film and Screen . Her methodological approach combines film-philosophy, feminist critique, and intertextual analysis.

• Film Studies
• Feminist Theory
• Aesthetics
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Karin Wagner is a Professor in Art History and Visual Studies at the University of Gothenburg . Her research focuses on the intersections of visual culture, digital media, and material aesthetics, with particular expertise in packaging design, photographic history, and digital museum practices. Professor at University of Gothenburg since 2003 Specializes in digital visual culture and material studies Recipient of multiple research grants including Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation Research Focus Wagner's scholarship examines visual communication across digital and physical domains. Current projects include Packaging Design: Sustainability, Aesthetics and Social issues (2025-2026) and ongoing work on herbarium digitization. Her research bridges art history with contemporary design practices. Key Publications Her most recent book From ASCII Art to Comic Sans (MIT Press, 2023) explores typography's cultural impact. Earlier work includes studies on digital museum curation and the visual rhetoric of organic food packaging. Academic Collaborations Wagner has collaborated with institutions including: Riksantikvarieämbetet (National Heritage Board) Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation (RJ Sabbatical) Chalmers University of Technology Valand Academy Teaching & Mentorship She teaches across all academic levels, with developed courses in image analysis, digital filmmaking, and interaction design. Wagner supervises doctoral students in art and visual culture while mentoring cross-disciplinary researchers in digital representation.

• Art History
• Visual Studies
• Photography
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Jinyan Zeng is a Senior Lecturer and Affiliated Researcher at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, with additional affiliation to the Department of History. She joined the Centre as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in July 2021 and has established herself as a prominent scholar in gender studies, film studies, and Chinese society research. Her educational background includes: PhD from the University of Hong Kong (2017) 2017 Oak Human Rights Fellow (film and photography) at Colby College (USA) 2020 Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Haifa (Israel) BA in Economics from the People's University of China, Beijing Dr. Zeng's research focuses on gender and sexuality, culture and politics, intellectual identity and social activism, and ethnicity with particular emphasis on China. Her work critically examines the intersection of gender, ethnicity, and political expression in contemporary Chinese society, with special attention to marginalized voices and communities. She has made significant contributions to understanding feminist activism in the post-2010s Sinosphere, as evidenced by her co-edited volume 'Feminist Activism in the Post-2010s Sinosphere' (Bloomsbury Academic, December 2024). Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on documentary filmmaking, feminist aesthetics, and the experiences of minority groups in China. Her work often centers on female authors, filmmakers, and activists, particularly exploring the identities of the post-2000s Inland Tibet Class generation and their expression through Sinophone-Tibetan films. Her research bridges film studies, gender studies, and China studies, creating innovative interdisciplinary approaches to understanding contemporary Chinese society. Her notable recognition includes: Special Jury Award (with monetary award of KRW 10,000,000 and a trophy) from Film Festivals (2021) Dr. Zeng has been actively involved in academic supervision and has contributed to various research projects examining gender, ethnicity, and cultural expression in China. She has organized conferences on feminist activism in post-2010 China and events exploring the Uyghur crisis from perspectives of ethnicity, gender, and ethics. Her research involves transnational collaboration across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting her commitment to understanding Chinese society through diverse disciplinary lenses. Her work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and reduced inequalities, advancing understanding of complex social dynamics in contemporary China with implications for policy and social justice initiatives.

• Gender Studies
• Film Studies
• Chinese Studies
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Doris Posch is an Associate Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Karlstad University (SE) and holds dual roles as Deputy Head and Senior Scientist at the Inter-University Organization Arts & Knowledges at Paris Lodron University Salzburg and Mozarteum University Salzburg (AT). She is a visiting lecturer at multiple institutions including the University of Vienna and the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Doris is Co-Founder of the curatorial collective CineCollective and co-directed the International Film Festival Kaleidoskop in Vienna from 2019–2023. Her research focuses on decolonial perspectives, Caribbean cultural theory, and transdisciplinary practices in film and visual arts. Education: PhD in Theatre, Film and Media Studies from the University of Vienna (2021), studies at Université de Montréal and Université Libre de Bruxelles, and Critical Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. She has held fellowships at NYU, Concordia University, and the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Research interests include global film aesthetics, curatorial studies, and the intersection of art, politics, and decolonization. Recent lectures and workshops have explored topics like collective curatorial practices, queer-feminist art collectives, and postcolonial film historiography. Scientific Awards: Austrian Academy of Sciences Fellowship (dates unspecified), Marietta Blau Fellowship (2015–2019). Teaching spans courses on decolonial film theory, African and Caribbean cinemas, and transcultural art practices across institutions like University of Vienna and University of Art and Design Linz. Her academic work bridges theory and practice through film festivals, curation, and collaborative art projects.

• Global Film and Media Theory
• Curatorial Studies
• Contemporary Art
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