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Carl DalhammarView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Policy
• Law and Innovation
• Government-Industry Interactions
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Carl Dalhammar is an Associate Professor at Lund University , affiliated with the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) and the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) . He holds degrees of LL.M., M.Sc., and Ph.D., and his work bridges legal, economic, and technological dimensions of environmental policy. As a Senior Lecturer, he teaches environmental law and politics in master's and undergraduate programs and has supervised over 100 master's theses. His research focuses on law and innovation , government-industry interactions , technology transfer , and product-oriented environmental policy , analyzing frameworks like the Ecodesign Directive, “right to repair” policies, eco-labels, and government procurement. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals with expertise in circular economy and product policy. Current Roles Associate Professor, IIIEE, Lund University Senior Lecturer, Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) Education LL.M. M.Sc. Ph.D. Research Trends His work emphasizes shifting from traditional regulatory approaches to transformative policies that challenge market structures, particularly in the EU and Sweden. He explores the intersection of circular economy principles with industrial policy, smart grid integration, and transnational policy influence (e.g., Brussels and California Effects). Projects Exnovation for a sufficiency-oriented circular economy (2025–2028) Steering towards environmental benefit: Policy goals for circular economy (2025) Mapping barriers for circular products: Policy context for corporations (2022–2025) Urban Arena (2022–ongoing) Networks JustCE (LEX): Toward a Just Circular Economy (2023) Scientific Awards & Affiliations : Carl serves on the Council for Research Issues at the Swedish Competition Authority and the board of Re:Source, Sweden's national innovation program for circular economy. Collaboration : He collaborates internationally, with networks spanning Europe and the U.S., focusing on policy mixes, legislation, and regulatory strategies for sustainability.

Christer MalmView profile

Professor

• Sports Medicine
• Exercise Physiology
• Proteomics
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Christer Malm is a Professor at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Section of Sports Medicine. His research spans molecular muscle adaptation, anti-doping technologies, and physical performance optimization for firefighters and athletes. Primary Affiliation: Umeå University, Sweden Key Focus Areas: Exercise physiology, proteomics, anti-doping, muscle disease mechanisms Research Interests: Muscle Adaptation: Revisiting the damage-repair hypothesis using proteomic screening to study cytoskeletal remodeling. Anti-Doping: Developing proteomic methods to detect autologous blood doping and investigate erythrocyte breakdown mechanisms. Work Capacity: Establishing physiological benchmarks for Swedish firefighters through extensive testing. Musculoskeletal Diseases: Comparative proteomic analysis of trapezius, vastus lateralis, and extraocular muscles to uncover disease resistance mechanisms. Exercise Impact: Exploring how physical activity modulates immunity in health and disease contexts. Scientific Contributions: Over 20 years of publications in Journal of Sports Sciences , PLOS ONE , and Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports , including studies on anabolic steroid effects and cold climate physiology. Ongoing Projects: PhD studies on blood doping detection, firefighter performance limits, and cross-country skiing physiology. Contact: christer.malm@umu.se

Andreas WladisView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Disaster Medicine
• Traumatology
• Global Health
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Andreas Wladis is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) at Linköping University , Sweden. He also serves within the Department of Surgery, Orthopaedics and Oncology (KOO) , where his interdisciplinary research bridges clinical surgery with disaster medicine frameworks. His academic mission focuses on strengthening disaster medicine as a formal discipline and developing traumatology as a clinical research field in Sweden. Research Focus : Disaster medicine preparedness and response systems Global surgery accessibility in low-resource and conflict-affected settings Trauma care optimization in non-specialist environments Pandemic response structures and indirect health consequences Humanitarian surgical education and competency development Recent Research Trends emphasize surgical outcomes in resource-limited contexts (e.g., Rwanda, Uganda), trauma triage accuracy in non-trauma hospitals, and pediatric injury patterns in war zones. His 2025 publications include groundbreaking studies on groin hernia repair techniques and war-related pediatric trauma in Ukraine. Professional Affiliations include: Disaster Medicine Center, Linköping University Former Chief Surgeon at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) (2022-2023) Medical Expert for the European Union (CPCC) (2008-2020) Current adjunct professorship at BKV since 2024

Gerardo SchneiderView profile

Professor

• Formal Specification and Analysis of Contracts
• Formalization of Privacy Policies
• Model Checking
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Gerardo Schneider is a Full Professor in Computer Science at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and holds a joint appointment at Chalmers University of Technology. He serves as Head of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Division and has previously led the Formal Methods Division and acted as Director of Graduate Studies. University of Gothenburg: 2009–present Chalmers University of Technology: 2009–present Uppsala University: 2002–2003 University of Oslo: 2005–2009 His research focuses on formal methods for software engineering, including contract specification and analysis , privacy policy formalization , model checking , and runtime verification . He works on verification of real-time systems, embedded systems (e.g., smart Java cards), and blockchain-based smart contracts. Key projects include: X-LEGAL (2020–2023): Smart Legal Contracts (Swedish Research Council) PolUser (2016–2019): User-Controlled Privacy Policies (Swedish Research Council) ARVI (2014–2018): Runtime Verification Beyond Monitoring (ICT COST Action) ReMU (2013–2017): Reliable Multilingual Digital Communication (Swedish Research Council) He has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students in formal methods, blockchain security, and privacy compliance. His tools include SPeeDI (Polygonal Hybrid Systems Verification), CLAN (Contract Normative Conflict Detection), and AnaCon (Controlled Natural Language Analysis).

Ola HermansonView profile

Professor

• Neurodevelopment
• Neuro-oncology
• Epigenetics
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Ola Hermanson is a Professor of Neuroscience at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on understanding transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms governing brain development, function, and disease, including neurodevelopmental disorders and brain tumors like glioblastoma. He employs cutting-edge technologies such as 3D bioprinting, bioelectronics, and molecular biology to study neural stem cells and cancer stem cells. Education and Positions: Professor of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet (2021–present) Senior Scientist, Karolinska Institutet (2009–2021) Assistant Professor, Karolinska Institutet (2003–2009) Postdoctoral Training, UC San Diego (1997–2002) PhD in System Neurobiology, Linköping University (1991–1997) Medical School, Lund University (1987–1990) Research Interests: Neural stem cell differentiation, epigenetic regulation, glioblastoma and medulloblastoma biology, biomedical engineering, and biomaterials. His lab develops technologies like 3D printing and bioelectronics to advance precision medicine. Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals like Nature , Cell , and Molecular Psychiatry . Recent work includes lithium's role in reversing radiation damage in neural progenitors and bioprinting for tumor modeling. Awards: Includes the ENI Young Investigator Award (2005), Strategic Professorship (2021), and recognition from the Canadian Government for Sweden-Canada collaboration. Teaching and Outreach: Course coordinator for neuroscience education programs (FoLäk1/2, anatomy courses). Engaged in pedagogical innovation, including TBL-based learning and neurotech education through NeurotechEU. Labs/Teams: Leads the Molecular Neurodevelopment and Neuro-Oncology group at KI. Founded the imaging core facility CLICK and co-founded Celluminova (stem cell markers SME).

Cindy KohtalaView profile

Professor

• Design for Sustainability
• Participatory Design
• Maker Culture
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Dr. Cindy Kohtala is a Professor in Design for Sustainability at the Umeå Institute of Design (UID) , where she serves as Programme Director for the MFA Interaction Design programme. She leads the Design Special Interest Group (SIG) within the Arctic Sustainable Art and Design (ASAD) thematic network under UArctic, focusing on grassroots participatory processes that localize design and sustainability initiatives. Research Focus: Her work bridges Design Research and Science & Technology Studies (STS) , examining material sustainability practices in maker spaces, fab labs, and citizen science projects. She explores infrastructures for alternative production and consumption models, emphasizing peer-to-peer participation and urban maker culture. Teaching & Collaboration: Dr. Kohtala has taught at Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels globally, contributing to design education through projects like the LeNS network and EMUDE . She lectures internationally on topics including open design, co-design, and distributed economies, and has been a guest teacher in Mexico, China, and India. Article Trends: Recent publications focus on 2025: Equity in digital fabrication (Fab25), collective healing through sustainable textile-making 2024: Renewable energy co-design, material engagement in sustainability, solarpunk futures, peer production models 2023: Critical analysis of design commons, product longevity strategies, ecosystem thinking in sustainability Network Involvement: Active member of LeNS (Learning Network for Sustainability) o2 Global (design-for-sustainability network) UmArts research environment Aalto University's Creative Sustainability programme

Gunnar KratzView profile

Professor

• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Wound Healing
• Tissue Engineering
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Gunnar Kratz is a Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) and the Division of Surgery, Orthopedics and Oncology (KOO). He is part of the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM), focusing on medicine-technology interfaces in medical technology, materials science, and bioengineering. His research spans plastic and reconstructive surgery, wound healing mechanisms, antimicrobial treatments, and tissue engineering. Key areas include gender-affirming surgical techniques, cell transplantation using biodegradable scaffolds, and the role of amniotic fluid in keratinocyte behavior. Kratz has contributed to studies on hyaluronic acid's effects on wound healing, novel antimicrobial debridement methods, and ex vivo/in vivo wound models. His work bridges clinical surgery with advanced biomaterials and regenerative medicine. Research interests prominently feature interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on translating lab innovations into clinical applications. He has published extensively on topics like gelatin microcarrier-based cell delivery systems, CFSE tracking of transplanted cells, and the analysis of human fibroblast/keratinocyte secreted factors. Kratz’s affiliations include the WCMM at LiU and BKV’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, emphasizing both clinical and basic research. Notable contributions include a 2019 retrospective study comparing metoidioplasty and phalloplasty outcomes in female-to-male gender-confirming surgery. His 2021 work on autologous cell transplantation via porous gelatin microcarriers highlights advancements in wound healing strategies. Recent studies (2023-2024) explore biphasic bioinks, amino acid-buffered hypochlorite for infected burn wounds, and the role of amniotic fluid in keratinocyte gene expression. Labs/Teams: Active in WCMM’s molecular medicine initiatives and the BKV division’s surgical oncology and orthopedics research programs. Collaborations emphasize bioengineering solutions for clinical challenges in reconstructive surgery and chronic wound management.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Physiology
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Mattias Mårtensson serves as a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Biomedical Imaging. He holds course responsibility for seven academic programs including Advanced Techniques in Physiology (CM2025), Basic Medicine (HL1001), and Degree Project in Medical Engineering (HL103X), demonstrating active involvement in undergraduate and graduate medical engineering education. His research spans Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, and Biomechanics with emphasis on ultrasound system validation, tendon biomechanics, and physiological measurement techniques. Key investigation areas include Achilles tendon displacement during orthotic use, ultrasound transducer reliability, tissue Doppler methodology, and cardiac function assessment in athletes. His work bridges engineering principles with clinical rehabilitation applications. Analysis of his 2008-2020 publications reveals consistent focus on improving ultrasound imaging accuracy through phantom studies and clinical validations. The research demonstrates evolving specialization from cardiac diagnostics toward musculoskeletal biomechanics, with increasing applications in sports medicine and orthotics. Common methodological threads include rigorous error analysis, transducer performance evaluation, and development of standardized measurement protocols. Mårtensson operates within KTH's Division of Biomedical Imaging infrastructure, which supports his work on imaging system validation and biomechanical assessments. His collaborations span engineering, clinical physiology, and rehabilitation sciences, evidenced by co-authorship with medical professionals in orthopedics and cardiology. The division provides essential laboratory resources for ultrasound phantom studies and clinical data collection.

Benoit BaudryView profile

Professor

• Software Engineering
• Software Testing
• Blockchain Technology
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Benoit Baudry is a Professor in Software Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) within the Digital Futures Faculty and Division of Theoretical Computer Science. He also holds a professorship at Université de Montréal. His research focuses on software diversity, testing, and reliable web-based applications, emphasizing experimental approaches using large-scale open-source systems. He leads the CHAINS project (supported by SSF) and holds a Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP) research chair. Previously, he directed the CASTOR software research center (2018–2022) and led the DiverSE group at INRIA Rennes, France. Research Interests Baudry's work spans software supply chain security, blockchain node reliability, and production monitoring for test suite improvement. He explores techniques like N-version design for blockchain nodes, binary diversification for WebAssembly, and coverage-based debloating of Java dependencies. His methods emphasize collaboration with industry and empirical validation of software systems. Grants & Projects - CHAINS project (SSF-funded) - WASP research chair - Former leadership of CASTOR and DiverSE groups. Labs & Collaborations Affiliated with Digital Futures, a cross-disciplinary center at KTH collaborating with Stockholm University and RISE. His work addresses societal challenges via digital technology innovation.

Jessika RichterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Consumption
• Environmental Policy
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Jessika Richter is an Associate Senior Lecturer and Project Manager at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), Lund University. Her work focuses on sustainable consumption through circular economy frameworks, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to climate action and responsible consumption. Role: Researcher, Project Coordinator, and Educator Institution: IIIEE, Lund University Projects: Exnovation for a sufficiency-oriented circular economy, Decarbonisation through digitalization, ReX (Re-use action-nets), and Klimatneutrala städer 2030 Richter's research spans policy evaluation (EPR, ecodesign, green procurement), quantitative life cycle methods (LCA, LCC, MFA), and environmental economic instruments . She actively applies these in circular city development and climate initiatives. Her recent publications highlight trends in EU sustainable consumption and 1.5°C lifestyle transformations , emphasizing structural factors and digitalization's climate implications. Richter supervises master's and PhD students, participates in international conferences (e.g., PLATE, SCORAI Europe, ISEE), and contributes to outreach programs like repair volunteerism and MOOCs.

Hans BaggeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Energy Performance of Buildings
• Indoor Environment
• Building Physics
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Hans Bagge serves as a Senior Lecturer and Head of Division at the Division of Building Physics within the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University. He also holds the position of Program Director for the five-year Master of Science in Civil Engineering Program, overseeing approximately 500 students. As a Profile Area Member of the LTH Profile Area: Circular Building Sector, he contributes significantly to sustainable building research. Dr. Bagge's research focuses on analyses and models regarding requirements, predictions, monitoring and verifications of energy performance and indoor environments of buildings. His work spans critical areas including water damage prevention, thermal insulation in building structures, renovation of heritage buildings, and sustainable building practices across Nordic countries. His research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing practical challenges in building physics while contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. His publication record reveals a clear trend toward practical solutions for building sustainability, with particular emphasis on water damage prevention across Nordic building stocks, thermal performance in residential structures, and holistic approaches to heritage building renovation. These works bridge theoretical building physics with real-world applications in the construction industry. Award for research excellence in district heating and cooling (2021) Dr. Bagge actively leads and participates in multiple significant research projects including 'Improving Sustainability by Reducing Water Damage' (2024-2026), 'Urban Arena' (2022-present), 'Bättre inomhusmiljö-vädringsvanor i flerfamiljshus' (2022-2025), 'En hållbar cirkulär byggindustri' (2021-2023), and 'Reducing water damage costs in buildings by a holistic approach to technology, users and risks' (2020-2023). His collaborative approach is evident through his participation in extensive research networks across Lund University and with industry partners.

Yuri SchwartzView profile

Associate Professor

• Epigenetics
• Gene Regulation
• Chromatin Structure
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Yuri Schwartz is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University , Sweden. His research focuses on epigenetic regulation mediated by the Polycomb-Trithorax system , investigating how histone modifications and chromatin organization control gene expression in Drosophila melanogaster and human cell cultures. Key research areas include: Epigenetic memory and transgenerational inheritance Polycomb/Trithorax-mediated chromatin folding Histone methylation and transcriptional repression Identification of non-histone substrates for Trithorax proteins Recent publications highlight work on: 3D genome organization and chromatin dynamics CRISPR-Cas9 editing challenges in heterochromatin Evolutionary conservation of Polycomb complexes Role of H3K36 methylation in transposon control His group employs genetic, biochemical, and computational approaches to address fundamental questions about epigenetic stability and its implications for personalized medicine and stem cell therapies.

Katja de VriesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Law and Artificial Intelligence
• AI Policy
• Synthetic Data
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Katja de Vries is a Senior Lecturer in Public Law at Uppsala University's Department of Law and affiliated with the Institute of Legal Informatics (SU). Her work bridges legal scholarship with technological innovation, focusing on the societal implications of artificial intelligence within European regulatory frameworks. Dr. de Vries holds a doctorate in law (Jur. dr.) and has developed an interdisciplinary research profile centered on the legal dimensions of emerging technologies. Her academic trajectory demonstrates consistent engagement with the evolving relationship between law and computational systems since her early work on profiling algorithms (2009-2010). Her research program critically examines AI's impact on fundamental rights, with current emphasis on AI-created data and voices. She leads the Swedish Research Council-funded VOICE project (2025-2030) investigating legal and societal perspectives of synthetic speech. Key thematic clusters include algorithmic transparency (counterfactual explanations in ADM systems), data governance (synthetic data and European data commons), and regulatory responses to AI (EU AI Act implementation, digital right to repair). Her scholarship uniquely combines doctrinal legal analysis with insights from computer science, ethics, and social theory. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals intensifying focus on practical regulatory challenges in EU digital policy, particularly regarding AI-generated content and sustainable technology. Her work demonstrates methodological evolution from theoretical explorations of profiling (2010) toward solution-oriented research addressing contemporary legislative gaps, while maintaining critical theoretical engagement with legal personhood and algorithmic power structures. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Dr. de Vries directs the VOICE research environment (Swedish Research Council 2025-2030), which examines legal frameworks for AI-generated voices through interdisciplinary collaboration. She previously contributed to EU projects including USEMP (User Empowerment for Enhanced Online Presence Management). Her policy impact is evidenced through formal opinions like the 2023 Uppsala Law Faculty statement on the EU repair directive, demonstrating translation of academic research into legislative discourse. She maintains active collaboration with researchers across computer science, social sciences, and humanities. The VOICE initiative represents her primary research infrastructure, assembling legal scholars, technologists, and social scientists to study AI voice synthesis implications. This environment facilitates her distinctive approach to technology regulation that prioritizes societal values alongside technical feasibility, particularly regarding embodiment in synthetic media and legal personhood questions emerging from creative AI applications.

• Discourse Analysis
• Systemic-Functional Grammar
• Computer-Mediated Communication
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Johanna Salomonsson is a researcher at Linnaeus University's Department of Swedish, focusing on discourse analysis, systemic-functional grammar, and language education. She is affiliated with the Centre of Language for Specific Purposes (CLSP), the Educational Linguistics research group, and the Nordic Research Network for Educational Linguistics (NordEdLing). Her work examines how language is conceptualized across migration discourses, online communication, and second language acquisition contexts. Key research areas include discourse analysis , systemic-functional grammar , and computer-mediated communication She investigates language's role in integration, migration policies, and political rhetoric Her publications span analyses of prepositional phrases, narrative structures, and language policy Salomonsson has co-authored studies on EU nurses' integration into Swedish healthcare and contributed to understanding misunderstanding strategies in German forums. She teaches grammar, grading, and writing in Swedish as a second language, with a focus on net-based learning and oral task design.

• Prostate Cancer
• Cancer Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
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Anna Plym serves as an Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics since 2022, while maintaining adjunct faculty status at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and research affiliation at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her work centers on genetic epidemiology within Fredrik Wiklund's research group, focusing on prostate and testicular cancer risk prediction. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Cancer Epidemiology (Karolinska Institutet, 2019) MSc in Public Health Epidemiology (Karolinska Institutet, 2013) MSc in Biomedical Science (Uppsala University, 2007) Dr. Plym's research pioneers genetic-risk based prevention strategies for prostate cancer, demonstrating that men with high polygenic risk scores face ~50% lifetime prostate cancer risk versus Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Development of multi-ancestry polygenic risk scores validated across diverse populations; 2) Investigation of gene-lifestyle interactions for risk compensation; 3) Clinical translation of genetic tools for early detection and prevention. Her work consistently bridges epidemiological discovery with practical clinical applications. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through: 2021 Young Investigator Award (Prostate Cancer Foundation) 2021 Scholar-in-Training Award (American Association for Cancer Research) Dr. Plym's research is supported by substantial institutional funding, including nearly 120 million SEK secured by her department in 2024 Swedish grants and Karolinska Institutet's 254 million SEK award from the Swedish Cancer Society in 2021. She actively mentors trainees and contributes to large-scale initiatives like the Million Veteran Program. Her laboratory work within Fredrik Wiklund's group employs cutting-edge genomic epidemiology approaches, with current projects focusing on integrating MRI with genetic risk scores and developing ethnicity-specific risk prediction tools for global clinical implementation.