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Jonas Ebbesson is Professor of Environmental Law at the Department of Law, Stockholm University. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Law (2012–2017) and currently directs the Stockholm Environmental Law and Policy Centre. His roles include leading the Master’s programme in Environmental Law and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration through the Environmental Research in the Human Sciences Area initiative, which bridges Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences at Stockholm University. My research focuses on transboundary environmental law, emphasizing public participation, access to justice, human rights, and the legal responsibilities of transnational corporations in environmental and health-related litigation. I have conducted comparative studies on environmental law in the EU and explored compliance mechanisms under international treaties like the Aarhus Convention, where I chaired its Compliance Committee (2011–2021). Member of Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities As a consultant and legal expert, I have advised governmental and intergovernmental bodies such as the Swedish Ministry of the Environment, UNEP, and OSCE on issues including marine environmental protection, trade-environment linkages, and judicial training in Colombia. I also represent clients in environmental and health-related cases before Swedish courts and the European Court of Human Rights.

• Environmental Law
• International Law
• Public Participation
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Christian Lindh is an active Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He serves as Research Team Manager for Applied Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Medicine and is affiliated with EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health. His research focuses on environmental and occupational exposures and their health impacts, with particular expertise in biomonitoring and analytical chemistry. His research interests span Occupational Health , Environmental Health , Analytical Chemistry , Exposure Assessment , and Epidemiology . Lindh specializes in studying human exposure to environmental pollutants including PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, with particular focus on vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental protection. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental epidemiology, particularly examining PFAS exposure patterns, heavy metal toxicity, and the health impacts of environmental contaminants across different life stages. His research employs advanced analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry, to precisely measure exposure levels and investigate dose-response relationships. Lindh has secured significant research funding, currently leading projects including 'Temporal Trends in Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium Levels in Children' (Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, 2025-2026) and 'Trade-offs between food safety and food security' (FORMAS, 2024-2027). He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple active research projects totaling 15, with 7 currently active and 7 completed. As Manager of the 'Targeted Exposomics at Lund University' infrastructure, Lindh leads the Applied Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Medicine research team. His work bridges analytical chemistry with public health research, developing methodologies to assess human exposure to environmental chemicals and evaluating their health consequences through epidemiological studies.

• Occupational Health
• Environmental Health
• Analytical Chemistry
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Susanne Iwarsson is a Professor in Gerontology and Care for Older People at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, holding the Mary and Seved Ribbing Professorship since 2005. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments (CASE) and Coordinator of the Swedish National Graduate School for Competitive Science on Ageing and Health (SWEAH). Her academic journey includes a PhD in Medical Science (1997) and promotions to Associate Professor (1999) and Professor (2003). She has held leadership roles such as Pro-dean of the Faculty of Medicine (2006-2011) and Coordinator of the strategic research area MultiPark (2012-2014). Her research focuses on environmental gerontology, housing accessibility, and proactive ageing strategies. Key contributions include the Housing Enabler assessment tool and studies on ageing populations' participation in society. She has supervised 18 PhD students and 6 licentiates, with ongoing supervision of 4 current PhD candidates. Major projects include the Home, Health and Disability longitudinal study (2002-present) and the UserAge program exploring user participation in ageing research. Awards include the Excellent Teaching Practitioner title (2010) and Doctor Honoris Causa. Her work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health, sustainable cities, and reduced inequalities. Collaborations span universities in Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and the U.S., with partnerships in healthcare and municipal sectors.

• Gerontology
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
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Fariya Sharmeen is an Associate Professor of Mobility and Urban Planning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. She holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and has previously served as Assistant Professor at Radboud University, Lecturer at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and research fellow at institutions including TU Delft and Imperial College London. Her research focuses on sustainable mobility transitions, social network dynamics in travel behavior, and policy responses to emerging transport technologies like MaaS and cycling innovations. Notable honors include the 2017 Piet Rietveld Award for transport research and a 2013 Royal Geographic Society award for transport geography. Sharmeen advises doctoral and master’s students on topics such as urban transformation and mobility governance. She coordinates courses like Sustainable Mobility (FAG3187) and leads projects like Bicification and ENCom. Her work integrates quantitative methods with policy analysis, addressing challenges in both global north and south contexts.

• Urban Planning
• Travel Behavior Modeling
• Social Network Analysis
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Paul O'Shea is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University, Sweden. He holds a joint Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield and Tohoku University, Japan (2012), and has held academic positions at the Stockholm School of Economics, Aarhus University, and Lund University. He rejoined Lund in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2020. Ph.D. in International Relations, University of Sheffield and Tohoku University (2012) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stockholm School of Economics Lecturer, Aarhus University, Denmark (2013–2016) Associate Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2016–2020) Senior Lecturer, Lund University (2020–present) His research centers on East Asian international relations, particularly Japanese foreign and security policy, US-Japan-China dynamics, territorial disputes, military alliances, and the societal impacts of international politics. He explores how global politics shapes everyday life, including food safety, environmental policy, rural development, and immigration. His work combines theoretical frameworks like punctuated equilibrium theory with empirical analysis of policy shifts in Japan. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on Japan’s evolving security posture, alliance dynamics with the United States (especially concerning Okinawa), the political and social implications of the Tokyo Olympics during the pandemic, and comparative governance of crises in Japan and Sweden. His publications span academic journals, policy briefs, and public commentary in outlets like The Conversation , The Guardian , and The Diplomat . He has received the Tohoku Creativity Grant and contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His work engages with political science, sociology, and public policy. O'Shea supervises PhD and MA students and teaches courses including International Relations of East Asia, Contemporary Japanese Society, and Politics and Governance in Asia. He has supervised theses on topics such as food risk in Japan and US-Japan security relations. He has also led and participated in multiple research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on the Indo-Pacific and Chinese governance practices. He is active in public engagement, having participated in media debates (e.g., Al Jazeera’s The Stream) and public lectures on WWII memory and East Asian politics. His research is widely cited and has influenced public discourse on Japan and pandemic governance.

• International Relations
• East Asian Studies
• Japanese Foreign Policy
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Karl Henrik Johansson is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, where he also serves as the Founding Director of Digital Futures. He is a Fellow of both IEEE and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and has held leadership positions including Immediate Past President of the European Control Association and IEEE Control Systems Society Vice President Diversity, Outreach & Development. Dr. Johansson earned his MSc in Electrical Engineering and PhD in Automatic Control from Lund University. His academic journey includes visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as UC Berkeley, Caltech, and NTU. His research focuses on networked control systems and cyber-physical systems with applications in transportation, energy, and automation networks. His work investigates fundamental challenges in connecting physical world systems through communication networks, exploring how wireless communication and sensor technology can enhance system robustness, reliability, energy efficiency, and safety. Current research directions include security of cyber-physical systems, distributed optimization, multi-agent systems, and applications to intelligent transportation and energy networks. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on distributed optimization algorithms, secure networked control, multi-agent systems, and applications to transportation and energy networks. His work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques with traditional control theory, addressing challenges in privacy-preserving distributed computation, resilient state estimation, and resource allocation in complex networked systems. IEEE Control Systems Society Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize (2024) Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professor (2018-2027) Wallenberg Scholar (2009-2026) IFAC Young Author Prize IEEE CSS Distinguished Lecturer (2017-2019) IFAC Outstanding Service Award IEEE Fellow Dr. Johansson has supervised over 100 postdocs and PhD students, with many now holding prominent positions at institutions worldwide. His research has been supported by significant grants including the Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professor Grant (2018-2027), multiple Wallenberg Foundation grants, and numerous EU and national research projects. He has directed major research centers including ACCESS Linnaeus Centre (2009-2016) and Strategic Research Area ICT TNG (2013-2020). His research group operates within the Digital Futures initiative and maintains strong connections with industry partners through projects like the Integrated Transport Research Lab (supported by Scania and Ericsson) and Smart Mobility Lab. The group actively collaborates with international institutions and participates in major EU-funded projects addressing challenges in cyber-physical systems, transportation, and energy networks.

• Networked and distributed control
• Cyber-physical systems
• Cyber-secure control systems
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Robert Östling is a Professor of Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics (SSE), affiliated with the Department of Economics and the Karl-Adam Bonnier Center for Governance within the House of Governance and Public Policy. He holds a PhD from SSE (2008) and previously worked at Stockholm University's Institute for International Economic Studies until 2018. His research focuses on applied microeconomics and behavioral economics, particularly examining how wealth impacts attitudes, behavior, and life outcomes using Swedish lottery data. He teaches econometrics, behavioral economics, and economics for MBA students, and serves as program director for SSE's MSc in Economics. Key roles include board membership of the Swedish Economics Association and the Expert Group on Public Economics (ESO), and membership in the scientific advisory board of the Swedish Consumer Protection Agency. He co-founded the popular economics blog Ekonomistas , recognized as 'Swede of the Year' in 2017. Awards include the Assar Lindbeck Medal (2021) and the Arnberg Prize (2009). His research spans wealth effects on labor supply, health, child development, and political behavior. Notable projects include studying lottery winners' long-term well-being and portfolio decisions. Teaching innovations include using animated GIFs for econometrics instruction. He has contributed to policy debates on economic reforms, consumer protection, and pandemic responses. Outreach activities include public writing and policy advisory roles. His research has been featured in outlets like the New York Times and Swedish media. He remains active in academic networks, including the Network for Evidence-Based Policy.

• Applied Microeconomics
• Behavioral Economics
• Political Economy
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Lena Wahlberg is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law, Lund University, serving as Assistant Head of Department. Her roles include interdisciplinary research and teaching in medical law, evidence law, and jurisprudence. She leads the Law, Evidence and Cognition (LEVIC) research group and participates in the Science and Proven Experience (VBE) program funded by the Swedish Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on legal causation, expert evidence evaluation, and the intersection of law with natural sciences/medicine. Notable projects include analyzing expert testimony reliability, legal implications of scientific evidence gaps, and defining 'science and proven experience' in healthcare decision-making. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize healthcare policy, data governance, and legislative reform in abortion laws and research ethics. She collaborates internationally with institutions like Harvard Medical School and Carnegie Mellon University. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the doctoral course Theoretical Foundations for Doctoral Studies in Law . Supervised doctoral students include Amanda Bills (Public International Law) and Yana Litins’ka (Medical Law). Research funding includes projects from the Swedish Research Council and Riksbankens Jubilieumsfond. Key affiliations: Member of the VBE research consortium (2015-2020+), LEVIC group, and contributor to national policy consultations on health data and medical ethics.

• Medical Law
• Law and Natural Sciences Interface
• Legal Causation
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Markus Heilig is a Professor of Psychiatry and Head of the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) at Linköping University. He serves as Director of the Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience (CSAN), integrating basic and clinical neuroscience to address addictive and affective disorders. His work bridges neuropharmacology, molecular psychiatry, and clinical trials. Linköping University (Current) Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience (CSAN) (Director) Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine (Collaborator) His research focuses on alcohol dependence mechanisms, stress-neurotransmitter interactions (e.g., CRF, substance P, endocannabinoids), and personalized medicine approaches. Using animal models and human neuroimaging (fMRI), his lab explores epigenetic changes in frontal lobe and amygdala neurons that drive compulsive alcohol use. Recent publications highlight his work on endocannabinoid modulation for PTSD treatment, neural correlates of reward choices, and pharmacological interventions targeting GABA and opioid receptors. His studies often combine brain imaging, behavioral analysis, and pharmacology. Scientific awards include the 2019 Wallenberg Clinical Scholar grant and 2017 CAN/Nordic Drugs prizes. Heilig's research is supported by Vetenskapsrådet (SEK 57 million center funding) and international donations like the Andrew J. Bock Memorial Fund.

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Alcohol Dependence
• Neuropharmacology
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Ida Nafstad is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Sociology of Law Department at Lund University. She holds a PhD in Criminology from the University of Oslo and has been affiliated with Lund University since 2013. Her research focuses on law and marginalization, postcolonialism, legal pluralism, and transformative justice. She coordinates the Master's Programme in Sociology of Law and leads a research project on the social construction of parallel societies in Swedish public discourse. Education: PhD in Criminology, University of Oslo (Law Faculty) Research Interests: Exclusion/integration dynamics in legal systems Legal pluralism and minority rights Postcolonial criminology Structural racism in policing Publications Trends: Recent work addresses structural racism in Swedish policing, abolitionist justice frameworks, and the discursive construction of parallel societies. Key themes include legal pluralism, marginalized group representation, and transformative justice models. Grants & Projects: EnJUSTICE: Transformative Environmental Justice (2025-2028) RePo: Reimagining Police and Public Safety (2021) Romer som offer i svenska brottmålsdomstolar (2016-2019)

• Law and marginalization
• Postcolonialism
• Legal Pluralism
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Jens Rydgren is Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University, where he holds the Chair in Sociology since 2009. He is affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Rydgren graduated from Stockholm University in 2002 and has been a visiting scholar at Columbia University, Cornell University, Harvard University, École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, Copenhagen University, and Utrecht University. He is a fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters. Professor Rydgren's primary research interests lie in political sociology, particularly the study of radical right-wing parties and their voters, with a focus on explaining variation over time and across countries. He also has a longstanding interest in social networks and how relational and contextual factors influence individuals' beliefs, opportunities, and actions. His additional research interests include ethnic conflict, belief formation processes, collective memory, fanaticism, and sociology through literature. Much of his work combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis to understand complex social phenomena. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on radical right-wing politics, xenophobia, nationalism, and social network analysis. Rydgren frequently employs comparative and multi-method approaches to examine political behavior and social phenomena. His work often intersects political sociology with social network theory to understand how contextual factors shape political attitudes and behaviors. He has made significant contributions to understanding how social networks influence various outcomes, from political attitudes to health behaviors. Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters Rydgren is currently the Principal Investigator (PI) of the research project "Why do working class voters support the populist radical right?" funded by the Swedish Research Council. Previously, he was PI for the ERC Starting Grant project "Individual Life Chances in Social Context: A Longitudinal Multi-Methods Perspective on Social Constraints and Opportunities" (2011-2018), which combined survey data and register data to study the importance of egocentric networks for young adults' life chances. His research has important implications for understanding contemporary political challenges and developing evidence-based policy responses.

• Political Sociology
• Radical Right-wing Politics
• Social Networks
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Olof Bälter is a Professor in Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is the founder of the Technology-Enhanced Learning research group and holds a focus on learning engineering and human-computer interaction. His research interests center on technology-enhanced learning , question-based learning , learning analytics , AI in education , and inclusive pedagogy . A consistent theme in his work is improving efficiency in education and daily life through digital tools. He developed the Pure Question-Based Learning (Pure QBL) methodology, a digital Socratic approach that enhances student engagement and learning outcomes. His work extends to wellness in education through initiatives like walking seminars, and he investigates digital interventions for mental health, such as online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) courses. His recent publications highlight trends in AI-generated educational content , learning efficiency , digital pedagogy , and inclusive course design , with applications in computer science education, language instruction, and global development. His research often employs experimental and data-driven methods, including randomized controlled trials and learning analytics. Teacher of the Year at the Surveying program KTH's Pedagogical Prize Higher Education Hero STINT Excellence in Teaching Scholarship (2008 and 2013) Olof Bälter has supervised numerous courses in programming, computer science, media technology, and learning engineering. He has collaborated with institutions such as Stanford University, Williams College, Region Stockholm, Stockholm University, and organizations like Promobilia and Begripsam. His projects aim to scale effective learning methods globally and make education more accessible and efficient. He leads research on the effectiveness of Pure QBL for students with ADHD and is involved in developing digital tools for health literacy and professional development in Ethiopia and Rwanda. His work bridges theory and practice, aiming to transform educational delivery through innovation and evidence-based design.

• Learning Engineering
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Question-Based Learning
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Sara Hägg is a Senior Lecturer at the Karolinska Institutet , affiliated with the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics . She is also a Docent in molecular epidemiology. PhD in Computational Biology (Linköping University, 2009) MSc in Molecular Biology (Stockholm University, 2003) BSc in Computer Science (Stockholm University, 2003) Her research focuses on human biological aging , including measurement of aging markers (telomere length, epigenetic clocks, frailty index), causal pathway analysis, and identification of geroprotectors for age-related diseases. She utilizes longitudinal twin studies (SATSA, GENDER, HARMONY), UK Biobank, and Swedish cohorts with methods like Mendelian randomization and genome-wide analyses . Recent articles demonstrate trends in epidemiological aging research , with emphasis on cardiovascular aging , neurological disease interactions , metabolic profiling , and epigenetic clocks . Her work often involves multivariable modeling and cross-cohort validation . Leadership roles include Director of LifeGene Core Facility (2024-) and Founding Board Member of the Nordic Aging Society (2023-). She serves on expert groups for the Swedish Twin Registry and Strategic Research Area in Epidemiology and Biostatistics .

• Epidemiology
• Gerontology
• Medical Genetics and Genomics
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Özer Özkahraman is a postdoctoral researcher at the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He works under Ivan Stenius and John Folkesson, focusing on underwater mission planning, simulation, and integration of autonomous systems. His email is ozero@kth.se . He completed his PhD at KTH under Petter Ögren, researching large-scale multi-agent coverage planning for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Current projects include the SMaRCSim multi-domain simulation platform and development of underwater vehicles like LoLo, SAM, and Evolo. Research interests span autonomous underwater systems, multi-agent coordination, control systems, and simulation infrastructure. He emphasizes modular, accessible frameworks for vehicle testing and real-world deployment. His work bridges theoretical methods (e.g., control barrier functions) with practical applications in marine robotics. Publications focus on AUV navigation, environmental sensing, and adaptive control. Projects like Real2Sim aim to align simulation with real-world vehicle dynamics using motion capture data. He collaborates internationally on topics like data-driven damage detection and model compression for resource-constrained robots. No academic awards are explicitly mentioned. He actively seeks collaborators for projects in sonar simulation, flow field modeling, and cyber-physical system integration.

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Robotics
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Professor Ian Cousins is a leading researcher in the Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University, specializing in the study of persistent organic pollutants, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher in 2018 and 2020, his work has significantly influenced environmental policy and scientific understanding of chemical pollution. BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of York (1989) Master's in Environmental Management, University of Surrey (1991) PhD in Environmental Science, Lancaster University (1998) Prof. Cousins' research focuses on the sources, transport, fate, and exposure pathways of contaminants in the environment, with particular emphasis on PFAS. His work combines experimental and modeling approaches to investigate how these persistent chemicals move through ecosystems, with recent studies examining sea spray aerosol transport of PFAS and their global distribution. His research has contributed to understanding PFAS as a planetary boundary issue, demonstrating that environmental contamination by these substances has exceeded safe operating limits. Prof. Cousins' extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing the complex challenges of PFAS pollution, including their environmental behavior, risk assessment methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and the application of the essential-use concept for phasing out non-essential PFAS applications. His work spans fundamental environmental chemistry to policy-relevant research that has directly influenced European environmental decision-making. Highly Cited Researcher (2018, 2020) Listed among 30 EU politicians and professionals with greatest impact on European environmental policy (2023) Associate Editor of Environmental Science and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor of Environmental Au (2021-present) Prof. Cousins actively supervises master's students focusing on organic pollutants and has coordinated major research projects including PERFORCE3, a Europe-wide doctoral training program on PFAS, and ZeroPM, targeting PFAS and persistent, mobile substances. His research has been supported by multiple European Union Horizon 2020 grants, reflecting the significance and impact of his work on global environmental challenges. He leads a research group that works closely with analytical chemists to better understand the behavior of PFAS and other contaminants, contributing to the development of evidence-based approaches for managing chemical pollution and protecting environmental and human health.

• Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
• Contaminant Fate Modelling
• Pollutant Dynamics
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