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Fredrik Jönsson serves as Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. He completed his doctoral thesis at Uppsala University in 2005 and conducted his postdoctoral work at Stockholm University, where he has remained as faculty. His academic career spans teaching and leadership across all educational levels from undergraduate to PhD programs. His research focuses on memory, learning, and metacognition, with particular interest in how people make metacognitive judgments, monitor learning accuracy, and regulate study behaviors. His work examines the testing effect (memory benefits from testing versus restudying), olfactory memory across timeframes, and the relationship between memory testing and metacognitive awareness. His research program includes three major ongoing projects: investigating societal attitudes toward neurodiversity and mental health impacts, studying work-related mental illness among adults with ADHD, and examining autobiographical memories in older adults. Jönsson leads the Memory and Metacognition Lab at Stockholm University, where his team explores fundamental questions about how humans learn and monitor their learning processes. His publication record demonstrates consistent output across cognitive psychology subfields, with recent work spanning eyewitness testimony accuracy, fatigue effects on cognitive performance, gender differences in memory, and innovative approaches to stress management for working adults with ADHD. His research bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical applications in education, clinical settings, and legal contexts. As a dedicated educator, Jönsson has taught diverse courses including psychological testing, perception, introductory psychology, cognitive psychology, metacognition, and degree projects. His leadership extends beyond teaching to departmental administration as Head of Department, where he oversees the academic and operational functions of Stockholm University's Department of Psychology.

• Memory
• Learning
• Metacognition
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Emmanuel Genot is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy within Lund University's Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology , affiliated with the Information Quality Research Group (LUIQ) . He specializes in Epistemology and Game-Theoretic Models of Inquiry , integrating formal approaches with empirical data from cognitive science. His research focuses on: Developing algorithmic models of scientific inquiry using Hintikka's Interrogative Model Analyzing the Sherlock Holmes sense of deduction as a logic of discovery Studying epistemological impacts of search engine personalization ( filter bubbles ) Investigating strategic memory use in single/multi-agent inquiry Modeling information quality in digital environments Recent publications include: 2024: Agent-based model of online content diffusion ( Topoi ) 2023: Game-theoretic analysis of social media sharing ( arXiv ) 2021: Epistemology of fake news ( Oxford UP ) He collaborates extensively within the Knowledge in a Digital World project (2013-2017) and the Filter Bubbles Regulation project (2018-2023), funded by the Swedish Research Council and The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation . His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to information quality and digital ethics.

• Epistemology
• Game Theory
• Cognitive Science
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Peter Olsson is a Researcher at Lund University's Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC), where he serves as a Principal Investigator for BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate. His work focuses on sustainability, particularly examining urban green infrastructure and their ecosystem services, with special attention to how nature-based solutions can adapt to and mitigate climate change. He also engages in rural area projects related to pollination, organic farming, and farmland bird conservation. Olsson's research interests span environmental sciences, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem services, with particular expertise in GIS, statistical modeling, and data analysis using R. His work contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those related to environmental protection and sustainability. His research combines field studies with sophisticated data analysis to address complex ecological questions. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary ecological research, with a focus on pollinator ecology, urban biodiversity, and visual ecology of birds and insects. These works demonstrate his ability to bridge theoretical ecology with practical conservation applications across diverse environments from urban centers to agricultural landscapes. Olsson actively participates in significant research projects including BIOSPACE (Biodiversity from space), which uses satellite monitoring for biodiversity conservation, and Urban Arena, a major interdisciplinary research network addressing urban sustainability challenges. His work has gained attention from multiple news outlets and academic platforms, indicating its relevance and impact in the field. As an invited speaker at seminars like LU Land frukostseminarium and Kolsänkor, Olsson demonstrates his active engagement with both academic and practical sustainability communities. His background in chemical engineering and applied biochemistry, combined with over 20 years of experience with R programming, provides him with a unique interdisciplinary perspective on environmental challenges.

• Environmental Sciences
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem Services
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Matti Karlström is a Lecturer at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Teaching and Learning. His work centers on professional development in teacher education, particularly within work-based training environments. Research Focus : Professional Development in Work-Based Teacher Education Key Questions : How university studies and practical experience collaborate to support teacher students' growth His research group investigates the interplay between academic training and field practice in shaping future educators' professional identities. The email contact is provided for direct communication.

• Teacher Education
• Professional Development
• Work-Based Learning
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Juliette Griffié is a DDLS Fellow at Stockholm University, affiliated with the Computational Microscopy for Cell Biology (CMCB) laboratory. Her research focuses on developing advanced image analysis strategies and machine learning tools to address fundamental questions in cell biology using light microscopy. Research Interests include: Advanced light microscopy techniques Machine learning applications in image analysis Immunology, particularly autoimmune diseases and immune cell interactions Generative models for dynamic cellular imaging Bayesian statistical methods in microscopy data analysis Her work spans molecular-level studies, computational modeling, and software development for super-resolution and single-molecule localization microscopy (SMLM). Key publications appear in Nature Methods , Cell Reports , and Nature Protocols . Scientific Awards : Wallenberg National Program for Data-Driven Life Science (DDLS) Fellow

• Light Microscopy
• Image Analysis
• Immunology
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Pablo Picazo-Sanchez is an Associate Senior Lecturer at the School of Information Technology at Halmstad University. His research focuses on systems security and applied cryptography, with emphasis on areas like Web Security, Browser Extensions, Biometrics, and RFID Security. He has published extensively in top-tier conferences and journals since 2023. His recent work includes developing frameworks for detecting fake browser extension reviews (FakeX), analyzing parliamentary debates using computational linguistics (Policy Parsing Panthers), and enhancing password security via client-side stretching (Clipaha). He also contributes to advancing cryptographic protocols (IBE.js, Attribute-based encryption with enforceable obligations) and educational technology (Closing the Gap). His research trends highlight a blend of cybersecurity innovation and interdisciplinary applications in AI ethics, language processing, and automated systems.

• Systems Security
• Applied Cryptography
• Web Security
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Alexios Matikas, MD, PhD , is Associate Professor of Oncology at Karolinska Institutet and Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology at the Karolinska Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Center. Appointed Docent in May 2021, he leads translational breast-cancer research within the Theodoros Foukakis Group at the Department of Oncology-Pathology. Since 2024 he also serves as Deputy Director of Doctoral Education at the department and sits on Karolinska Institutet’s central Dissertation Committee. Education & Training MD, Aristotle University Medical School, Greece (with scholarship for academic excellence) MSc Cancer Cell Biology, Athens Medical School (valedictorian) PhD, Circulating Tumour Cells, Crete Medical School ESMO Georges Mathé Fellowship in Immuno-Oncology, Karolinska Institutet (2016–2017) Post-doc in breast-cancer immunology, Karolinska Institutet (2017–) Research Focus Matikas’ work integrates clinical trials, real-world evidence and high-resolution multi-omics to dissect the tumour-host interface in breast cancer. He is principal investigator of the international academic ARIADNE trial (NCT05900206) exploring biology-driven neoadjuvant HER2-targeted therapy, and leads registry-based studies using Swedish national databases to answer clinically relevant questions. His laboratory interrogates spatial and temporal tumour-immune dynamics using digital pathology, single-cell sequencing and proteomics to identify predictive biomarkers and therapeutic vulnerabilities. Scientific Awards & Honours ESMO Georges Mathé Fellowship in Immuno-Oncology (2016–2017) Percy Falk stipend for breast and prostate cancer research Aristotle University scholarship for academic excellence Teaching & Mentorship He is main supervisor for three and co-supervisor for five PhD candidates across Karolinska Institutet and Sahlgrenska Academy. He has accrued 260 hours of formal teaching at KI and co-created the doctoral course “Basic principles of clinical and translational research”. Together with international experts he founded the Academy of Breast Oncology , a webinar series for young oncologists (2020–2025, 13 sessions). Leadership & Service Within ESMO he previously sat on the Young Oncologists Committee (2020–2023) and now contributes to the Leadership Development Committee, OncologyPRO working group and Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale working group. Nationally, he coordinates adjuvant therapy guidelines for the Swedish National Breast Cancer Guidelines and serves on the Stockholm regional treatment guidelines committee.

• Breast cancer
• Translational oncology
• Circulating tumour cells
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Patrik Aronsson is a researcher and Associate Professor (docent) in Pharmacology at the University of Gothenburg 's Sahlgrenska Academy , Department of Pharmacology. He leads the Autonomic Neuroscience Unit and serves as Head of the Pharmacy Programme and Chairman of the Education Board for the Pharmacy Programme . He also coordinates supplementary education for non-EU pharmacists and teaches pharmacology across multiple programs. Research Focus: Functional purinergic signalling in smooth muscle Inflammation and remodeling in urinary bladder and prostate Neural control of micturition and cardiovascular function Pharmacology education and curriculum development His recent work spans in vitro and in vivo rodent models of chronic pelvic pain, prostatitis, and ketamine-induced uropathy, alongside global initiatives to define core pharmacology concepts and improve assessment tools. Publications Trend: A steady stream of high-impact papers (2021-2025) in Neurourology and Urodynamics , Scientific Reports , Frontiers in Physiology , and British Journal of Pharmacology reveals a dual focus on mechanistic studies of bladder/prostate pathophysiology and innovative educational research. Scientific Awards & Recognition: While specific awards are not listed, his editorial roles, leadership of international consensus meetings (ICI-RS), and coordination of global educational initiatives underscore significant peer recognition. Teaching & Advising: Course leader and examiner for FLS533 (Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry & Pathology) Member, Council for Education (first and second cycle programmes) Pharmacy Programme leadership and curriculum oversight Laboratory & Teams: Aronsson heads the Autonomic Neuroscience Unit within the Department of Pharmacology, fostering collaborative projects on smooth muscle biology, neuro-uropharmacology, and educational innovation.

• Functional purinergic signalling
• Smooth muscle inflammation
• Urinary bladder function
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Maziar Nikberg serves as an Associate Professor and Chief Physician of Surgery at the Center for Clinical Research, Västmanland, affiliated with Uppsala University. Based at Västmanland Hospital Västerås, he maintains dual roles in clinical practice and academic research within surgical specialties. Dr. Nikberg's research spans colorectal surgery, rectal cancer treatment, diverticular disease management, and stoma-related complications. His work integrates clinical practice with academic inquiry, focusing on surgical outcomes, cancer recurrence patterns, and evidence-based management strategies for gastrointestinal conditions. His doctoral thesis on 'Rectal Cancer: Surgical Strategies and Histopathological Aspects' (2011) established his expertise in surgical oncology. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on registry-based studies, randomized controlled trials, and comparative effectiveness research. His work frequently involves multicenter collaborations across Sweden and internationally, addressing practical clinical questions with direct implications for surgical guidelines. Key research themes include optimizing surgical techniques for colorectal procedures, understanding cancer metastasis patterns, and developing improved approaches to common gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Nikberg has contributed to major clinical trials including the AVOD trial on antibiotic avoidance in diverticulitis and the HAPIrect trial comparing surgical approaches for rectal cancer. His research has been cited extensively across academic platforms and has influenced clinical practice through numerous high-impact publications in leading surgical journals.

• Colorectal Surgery
• Rectal Cancer
• Diverticulitis
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