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• Reproductive Health
• Gynaecology
• Obstetrics
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Helena Lindgren is a Professor at the Karolinska Institutet within the Department of Women's and Children's Health , specializing in reproductive health. She serves as a guest professor at the University of Gondar since 2017 and is active in the Swedish Midwives Association 's international committee and education board. PhD in Women's and Children's Health (Karolinska Institutet, 2008) Affiliated to Research (2023-2026) Her research focuses on models of care for optimal perinatal outcomes , including epidemiological studies, complex interventions, and qualitative evaluations. She innovated the MIMA-model (Midwives' Management during second stage of labor) which reduces perineal injuries. Her work spans Sweden, Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, and Malawi, addressing maternity care quality, migrant health, and midwifery-led frameworks. Recent publications examine fetal movement counseling, waterbirth safety, migrant maternity experiences, and midwife-led care implementation in African contexts. She contributes to tools like the MIDWIZE conceptual framework for midwifery resource planning.

• Developmental Psychology
• Positive Youth Development
• Cultural Adaptation of Interventions
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Laura Ferrer-Wreder is a Professor at Stockholm University and holds an additional appointment at the University of Agder, Norway . She co-heads the Applied Developmental Science (ADS) Research Group , focusing on practical applications of human development research to improve children's lives. Her work integrates developmental psychology, cultural studies, and intervention science, with a focus on social-emotional competence in diverse youth. Research: Positive Youth Development (PYD), cultural adaptation of interventions (e.g., PATHS® in Sweden), school climate, social-emotional learning (SEL), and mental health. Collaborations: Affiliate Faculty in Human Development and Family Sciences at Texas Tech University (USA), member of the European Union Drugs Agency Scientific Committee. Grants and Projects: Funded by FORTE , Stockholm University , and Region Stockholm . Key projects include the Parent Web for adolescent families and teacher-coaching interventions for classroom climate improvement. Publications: Over 15 recent works include PYD profiles across 21 countries, validation of SEL instruments, and cultural adaptation of interventions in Sweden and Southeast Asia. Her research emphasizes cross-cultural validity, psychometric rigor, and practical implementation strategies. Editorial Roles: Serves on the editorial boards of three journals, including Frontiers in Psychology (Guest Associate Editor for research topics on PYD and mental health).

Åsa FalchenbergView profile

Researcher

• Nursing Science
• Emergency Care
• Home-Based Healthcare
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Åsa Falchenberg is a doctoral student affiliated with the Department of Care Sciences at the Faculty of Caring Science, Work Life and Social Welfare at the University of Borås. She is associated with the research group Prehospen and focuses on emergency care transitioning to home-based settings. Her work combines clinical service at Södra Älvsborg Hospital with teaching on the specialist nursing program in emergency care. Research Interests: Emergency care and prehospital/intrahospital nursing Home-based self-care models Comprehensive patient assessment frameworks Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines Healthcare professional-patient- relative interactions Publications: Falchenberg has contributed to research on the quality evaluation of clinical practice guidelines in emergency care, emphasizing gaps in addressing holistic patient needs. Education: Master's degree in Nursing Science (focus: prehospital and intrahospital emergency care) Specialist nurse qualification in emergency care Supervisors: Main: Henrik Andersson (University of Borås) Assistants: Anders Sterner, Ulf Andersson

• 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.

• Psychiatry
• Respiratory Medicine and Allergy
• Pediatric Epidemiology
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Anna Hedman is a Senior Research Specialist and Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MEB), where she leads the Pediatric and respiratory epidemiology research group under Catarina Almqvist Malmros. Her primary affiliations include examiner and coordinator roles for medical degree projects at KI's medical program (semester 8), and she serves as Course Director for scientific writing and methodology courses. Education: Post-doc in Epidemiology, MEB, Karolinska Institutet (2015-2019) PhD in Neuroscience, Rudolf Magnus Brain Center, Utrecht University (2013) Her research integrates pediatric epidemiology with advanced methodologies including twin modeling, longitudinal data analysis, and biomarker studies (IgE, FeNO, cytokines, metabolic markers) to investigate atopic diseases and non-communicable conditions in children. Current work focuses on asthma endotypes, maternal-child health interactions, and genetic/environmental determinants of respiratory and psychiatric disorders through large-scale cohorts like STOPPA and Born into Life. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in pediatric respiratory epidemiology (60%), psychiatric comorbidity research (25%), and methodological innovation in multi-omics integration (15%). Key trends include leveraging twin registries for causal inference, developing non-invasive biomarkers for asthma control, and exploring bidirectional relationships between mental health and immune disorders. Teaching & Mentorship: Examiner/coordinator for medical degree projects (2017–present) Lecturer in scientific writing (Basvetenskap 1, 2022–2023) Group leader for Medical Scientific Methodology courses (2017–2021) Supervisor for master's theses in medicine Her work operates within Karolinska Institutet's Pediatric and respiratory epidemiology research group, utilizing national registries, clinical cohorts, and biobanks including the Swedish Twin Registry. Current projects emphasize translational applications of inflammatory proteomics and epigenetic clocks for personalized pediatric care.

• Privacy
• Information Theory
• Data Security
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Sara Saeidian is a researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), specifically within the Information Science and Engineering department under the Intelligent systems division. She completed her doctoral dissertation titled "Pointwise Maximal Leakage: Robust, Flexible and Explainable Privacy" in 2024, establishing herself as a promising researcher in information-theoretic privacy. Dr. Saeidian's research program centers on developing a comprehensive framework for privacy-preserving systems with three essential criteria: explainability (operationally meaningful privacy guarantees), robustness (resilience against diverse adversaries), and flexibility (applicability across contexts and data types). Her primary contribution is the development and analysis of pointwise maximal leakage (PML) as a privacy measure that quantifies information leakage about a secret variable to a publicly available related variable. Her publication record from 2021-2025 demonstrates a cohesive research trajectory examining PML's theoretical foundations, composition properties, and practical applications. She has established critical relationships between PML and existing privacy notions like differential privacy, while challenging misconceptions about the impossibility of meaningful inferential privacy guarantees. Her work spans theoretical investigations of optimal privacy mechanisms under leakage constraints to practical applications in privacy-preserving machine learning frameworks like PATE. Dr. Saeidian's research has been published in premier venues including IEEE Transactions on Information Theory, IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, and proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Information Theory, reflecting the significance and quality of her contributions to the field of data privacy.

Matilda WurmView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Psychology
• Minority Stress
• LGBTQ+ Mental Health
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Matilda Wurm is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University’s School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences. She is affiliated with the Center for Health and Medical Psychology (CHAMP), QueerPsy, and the Social Work and Care in a Life-Course (SAOL) group. Her research bridges health psychology, minority stress in LGBTQ+ populations, and social determinants of health. Education: Psychologist, Örebro University (2011); PhD in Health Psychology (2018) Research: Focus on comorbid pain and emotional problems, transdiagnostic interventions, LGBTQ+ mental health, and pandemic impacts Projects: Forte-funded project on transgender minority stress/joy and AFA-funded workplace microaggression studies Her recent publications emphasize transgender youth experiences, minority stress dynamics, and psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ+ populations. She contributes to book chapters on gender norms and clinical guidelines. Matilda teaches health psychology, developmental psychology, and LGBTQ+ issues at Örebro University. She collaborates on transdiagnostic treatment models for emotional and somatic comorbidity and explores reflexive methodologies in mixed-methods LGBTQ+ research.

• Corporate Sustainability
• Sustainability Reporting
• Accounting Information Systems
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Asif M Huq serves as a Senior Lecturer in Information Science at Dalarna University's School of Information and Engineering, where he coordinates the Data Analysis and Visualization course (AMI23A). His academic profile bridges computational methods with sustainability accounting, leveraging institutional partnerships including Trafikverket's sustainable transport initiatives. Dr. Huq's research centers on computational sustainability analysis , specializing in NLP-driven CSR report assessment , materiality measurement frameworks , and governance impacts on corporate sustainability . His methodology integrates text mining and quantitative disclosure analysis to evaluate greenhouse gas reporting quality, with particular focus on Swedish private firms navigating global crises like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals three convergent research streams: (1) technical innovations in measuring accountable information through NLP techniques; (2) empirical investigations of how sustainability performance interacts with financial resilience during geopolitical disruptions; and (3) practical applications in sustainable logistics via LivingLab frameworks. His work consistently utilizes Swedish firm datasets to address real-world sustainability reporting challenges. Through the FEDeRATED project, Dr. Huq contributes to the Data-sharing SME, Last-Mile Delivery LivingLab initiative under Trafikverket's sustainable transport program, developing collaborative data platforms for urban logistics optimization while maintaining strong ties to Sweden's national transport research infrastructure.

• Open Source Software
• Software Engineering
• Embedded Systems
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Henrik Gustavsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Skövde within the School of Informatics . He actively contributes to research in software engineering, open source ecosystems, and sustainable digitalization, and teaches courses at both bachelor's and master's levels. Contact details include email henrik.gustavsson@his.se and phone +46 500-448323. Research Projects: 2019 study on GitHub-based assessment in software education, 2005-2007 work on XMI model interchange between proprietary and open-source tools, and the 2021-2023 OSSD project developing a master's program for sustainable digitalization through open systems. Conference Participation: Active since 2005 at venues like OpenSym, ICSM, SIGRAD, and EMMSAD. Collaborations: Frequent co-author with researchers like Björn Lundell, Brian Lings, and Anna Persson across software maintenance, open source adoption, and embedded systems modeling. Publications Trend: Focus on open source integration, model-driven development, and educational innovation in software engineering. Subfields highlight XMI standardization, GitHub data utilization, and toolchain interoperability challenges. Teaching Activities: Coordinates multiple 7.5-credit courses and delivers lectures on software engineering fundamentals, open systems, and digital transformation.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Embodied Cognition
• Situated Cognition
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Jana Rambusch is a Senior Lecturer in Cognitive Science at the University of Skövde's School of Informatics . With a background in cognitive science and human-computer interaction, she teaches courses in Cognitive Science, User Experience Design (UXD), and Game Design . Research Interests: Embodied & Situated Cognition, E-sports, Human-Computer Interaction, Participatory Culture, Ecological Psychology, and Game Design Research Groups: Interaction Lab, GAME Research Group, Sweden Game Arena Professional Affiliations: Swedish Association for Cognitive Science (SweCog) Research Focus: Her work bridges cognitive theory with practical design, emphasizing bodily interaction in digital environments and spectator experiences in competitive gaming. She explores how physicality and social context shape engagement with technology. Key Projects: Current initiatives include Robots as Game Partners for Older Adults (2025-2028) and Alma Game for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (2025-2026). Past projects range from cybersecurity training tools to e-sports spectator experience studies.

• Theoretical Biology
• Network Analysis
• Epidemiology
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Jenny Lennartsson serves as Associate Professor in Biosciences at the University of Skövde, where she holds dual responsibilities in research and academic leadership. She is Program Manager for both the bachelor's program 'Biosciences - Biological Resources and Sustainable Development' and the master's program 'Sustainable Management and Use of Biological Resources', while maintaining active research in theoretical biology and network analysis. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Theoretical Ecology from the University of Skövde (2004) with thesis 'A stochastic metapopulation model of the spread of foot-and-mouth disease in the old Skaraborg County', followed by a Doctorate in Theoretical Biology from Linköping University (2012) with thesis 'Networks and epidemics – impact of network structure on disease transmission'. Lennartsson's research focuses on the intersection of network theory and biological systems, particularly examining how network structures influence disease transmission dynamics and biodiversity conservation. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications in sustainable resource management and environmental policy implementation. Recent projects include 'Landscape biodiversity capacity: a tool for measuring, monitoring and managing' (2019-2021) and 'Systems Biology Networks, Disease Transmission, and Animal Health' (2015). Her recent publication record shows a transition toward educational research alongside her core biological work, with the 2024 report 'Examination of large student groups – opportunities and challenges' indicating growing interest in pedagogical innovation. The majority of her research output centers on network algorithms and their biological applications, with significant contributions to spatial network modeling through publications like 'SpecNet' in PLOS ONE (2012). As an educator, Lennartsson teaches courses in biology, sustainable development, and environmental legislation across multiple undergraduate programs. She coordinates several course offerings including 'Sustainable Development' (7.5 credits), 'Environmental Legislation' (3 credits), and 'Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services' (7.5 credits), demonstrating comprehensive coverage of sustainability topics within the biosciences curriculum. Her laboratory and research team activities center around systems biology approaches to ecological and epidemiological questions, utilizing computational modeling to address real-world challenges in disease control and biodiversity conservation. Current work focuses on developing practical tools for landscape-level biodiversity assessment and creating simulation models for predicting disease spread in animal populations.

• Nursing
• Primary Care
• Advanced Practice Nursing
• +2 more

Karin Bergman serves as an Assistant Professor in Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde. With 15 years of clinical experience as a District Nurse and Advanced Specialist Nurse in primary care and municipal health care settings, she brings substantial practical expertise to her academic role. Her research interests focus on advanced nursing practice, particularly in primary care settings. Dr. Bergman investigates patient-centered care models, home consultation services, and the evolving role of advanced practice nurses in Swedish healthcare. Her work emphasizes improving healthcare utilization patterns and patient satisfaction through evidence-based nursing interventions. Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on practical nursing applications in primary care, with particular attention to how advanced practice nurses can optimize healthcare delivery. Her research spans clinical decision-making, patient experiences with collaborative care models, and the impact of nurse-led home consultations on reducing acute clinic visits. Dr. Bergman belongs to the DHEAR research environment and participates in the Well-being in Long-Term Health Problems and CHILD research groups, indicating her involvement in multiple collaborative research initiatives focused on healthcare quality and patient outcomes. In her teaching capacity, she instructs in both basic and specialist nursing education programs, with special emphasis on District Nurse and School Nurse specialist programs. She is responsible for courses in nursing and biomedicine, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to healthcare education.

Karl MauritssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Ecological Modeling
• Metabolic Theory
• Individual Growth Modeling
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Karl Mauritsson serves as an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, holding office in Room PA110T. He maintains active teaching responsibilities including course coordination for multiple undergraduate engineering programs and serves as Program Manager for a 180-credit bachelor's program. His research bridges mechanical engineering principles with ecological modeling, focusing on metabolic theory applications to biological systems. Dr. Mauritsson develops sophisticated mathematical models examining individual growth under resource constraints, age and size at sexual maturity, and environmental toxin accumulation in marine mammal populations. His work uniquely applies engineering modeling approaches to complex biological questions, particularly in insect physiology and marine ecotoxicology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in developing increasingly sophisticated metabolic models that incorporate previously overlooked biological mechanisms. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with bioscience faculty, and shows practical applications in environmental risk assessment and ecological forecasting. As a recently promoted faculty member following his successful PhD defense in October 2024, Dr. Mauritsson maintains active advising responsibilities for undergraduate students while establishing his independent research program. His doctoral work under Professor Tomas Jonsson established foundational models now being extended in his current research. Dr. Mauritsson's laboratory work involves computational modeling and simulation, with particular emphasis on validating theoretical models against experimental data. His research group collaborates with marine ecologists studying Baltic grey seal populations exposed to environmental contaminants.

Per BacklundView profile

Professor

• Serious Games
• Game Analytics
• Simulation Technology
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Per Backlund is a Professor of Informatics at the University of Skövde, affiliated with the School of Informatics and the Department of Information Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of game technology, simulation, and practical applications in healthcare, education, and cultural heritage. He leads initiatives like the Game Tech Academy and the InGaMe Lab, emphasizing innovation in serious games and digital health solutions. Research Interests: Backlund's work spans the design and analysis of serious games for health promotion, crisis training, and inclusive cultural experiences. His projects leverage AI, biometrics, and data analytics to enhance simulation fidelity, user engagement, and behavioral outcomes. Key themes include cardiovascular health interventions in low-resource settings (e.g., Nepal), game-based analytics for indie developers, and immersive training for emergency responders. Publications Trend: Recent articles (2020–2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on applied research, with recurring themes in game analytics, digital health, and simulation realism. His work integrates interdisciplinary methods, combining technical innovation (e.g., wearable sensors, AI-driven narratives) with social impact studies in global health and accessibility. Projects & Leadership: Backlund manages key projects such as Riskreducering för ambulanspersonal (developing digital simulations for emergency responders) and Digitalt hälsofrämjande arbete i skolan (promoting adolescent health via digital tools). He coordinates master’s programs in Serious Games and Information Systems Development, advising students in game technology and health informatics.

Astrid HedinView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Science
• Public Administration
• Cold War Studies
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Astrid Hedin is Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Public Administration at the Department of Global Political Studies (GPS), Malmö University. She serves as Political Science Program Coordinator and Faculty Board Vice-Chair for Culture & Society. Her research explores communist state administrative structures, Cold War policy isomorphism, and the global impact of Swedish welfare models. PhD in Political Science, Lund University Docent/Habilitation, Uppsala University Anna Lindh Fellow, Stanford University (2012) Visiting Scholar, Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies, Harvard University (2021/22 online, 2024 on-site) Key research contributions include: the Oxford Research Encyclopedia chapter on Communist Administrative Structures (2022); the concept of 'Illiberal Deliberation' in Cooperation & Conflict (2019); and Cold War Isomorphism framework (2016, 2018, 2022). She examines how international travel controls under communist regimes shaped Western perceptions and policy transfers. Scientific honors include: Member, Scientific Advisory Board of Sida (2023-2024) Sabbatical Scholar, Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (2021/22) Scancor Consortium Alumnus (Stanford & Harvard campuses) Her teaching portfolio spans Decision Making in Foreign Policy, Organization Theory, and Globalization & Welfare State courses. She collaborates with AI Politics Hub and Public Administration & Politics research groups at Malmö University, and maintains active affiliations with Stanford and Harvard research centers.