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Andrea Voyer is a Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University , focusing on social norms, boundaries, and their role in shaping social inequality , particularly in the context of immigrant integration , class disparities, and ethnic inequality. She employs both qualitative and computational methods , including large-scale text analysis and cultural theory, to explore these themes. Her research has received funding from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond , the Swedish Research Council , the National Science Foundation (USA) , and the Russell Sage Foundation . Voyer serves as a program coordinator for master's programs in sociology and applied social research, and leads the department's research groups in qualitative methods , computational sociology , and cultural sociology . She is also an editorial board member for Sociological Theory and American Journal of Cultural Sociology , and contributes to public discourse on immigration, segregation, and social norms. Her recent publications highlight the use of computational techniques to analyze immigrant incorporation through shifts in mainstream discourse, the cultural processes of inequality during the COVID-19 pandemic , and the evolving role of class distinction-making in etiquette literature. These works bridge cultural theory with empirical analysis, offering actionable insights for addressing social inequality.

• Social Inequality
• Immigrant Integration
• Social Norms
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Luca Peretti is an Associate Professor in Electric Machines and Drives at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems. He works as a researcher in the EMD (Electric Machines and Drives) group and serves as Partner Director for KTH's strategic partnership with ABB. Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2005) from University of Udine, Ph.D. from University of Padova (2008) Professional Experience: Postdoc at University of Padova (2009-2010), Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research (2010-2018), Associate Professor at KTH (2018-present) His research focuses on: Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines Multiphase drive systems Sensorless control algorithms Loss segregation in drive systems Condition monitoring of industrial and transportation applications Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable phase-pole machines, harmonic plane decomposition, predictive control algorithms, and advanced modeling of permanent magnet motors. Key application areas include transportation electrification, wind energy systems, and industrial drive technologies. Scientific roles include: Associate Editor, IET Electric Power Applications Journal (2019-present) Theme Co-Leader, Swedish Electromobility Center (2020-present) Member, IEEE (2021-present) and IET (2006-present) He leads the strategic partnership with ABB and contributes to doctoral program committees at University of Padova.

• Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines
• Multiphase drives
• Sensorless control
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Magnus Dahlstedt is Professor of Social Work at Linköping University's Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) since 2019, previously holding the same position at ISV (Institution for Social and Welfare Studies) from 2015-2019. He has been responsible for the research environment and doctoral education in Social Work at Linköping University from 2016 to 2023. His academic journey began with a PhD in Ethnicity from Linköping University in 2005, followed by becoming a docent (associate professor) in 2009 and a biträdande professor (associate professor) in 2014 before achieving full professorship in 2015. Dahlstedt's research centers on citizenship formation in contemporary society shaped by welfare policy transformations and international migration. His work examines how citizenship is concretely formed in segregated urban environments, focusing particularly on the gap between formal rights and substantive living conditions. He investigates social pedagogical efforts across public policy, education, and the non-profit sector, with special attention to vulnerable groups including young people with foreign backgrounds in urban peripheries. His methodological approach is interdisciplinary, grounded in critical power analysis, discourse analysis, and ideological critique, often involving cross-disciplinary research collaborations. His recent publications reveal consistent thematic focus on migration, social inclusion, and urban segregation, with particular emphasis on how sports can serve as tools for social purposes in marginalized communities. The research shows increasing attention to longitudinal studies of migrants' trajectories and the role of different educational contexts (high school, folk high schools, study associations) in integration processes. Dahlstedt's work demonstrates strong policy relevance, with findings frequently presented in government agency reports and informing public debate on segregation and inclusion. Researcher at Center for Community Strategies Research (2018-2021) Member of Mimerrådet, National Program for Folk Education Research (since 2014) Department Head at Remeso, Linköping University (2012-2015) Dahlstedt actively contributes to public discourse through media appearances, public lectures, and alternative writing projects including the anthology 'Brandtal' (2023) and 'Hårdare kan ingen vara' (2023), while preparing 'En professors dagbok' for publication in fall 2024. His research is funded by multiple agencies including Vetenskapsrådet, Norrköping Research and Development Fund, and the Swedish Crime Prevention Council.

• Social Work
• Citizenship Formation
• Migration Studies
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Dr. Catrin Lundström is an Assistant Professor of Ethnicity and Migration at the Department of Migration, Ethnicity and Society (REMESO) within the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) at Linköping University's Faculty of Philosophy. Her research focuses on the intersection of migration, whiteness, and gender, examining how Swedish women experience transnational migration and return migration processes. Dr. Lundström received her PhD in Sociology from Uppsala University in 2007 and became an Associate Professor (Docent) in Sociology there in 2011. Her academic journey includes teaching and research positions at multiple Swedish institutions including Uppsala University, Stockholm University, Mälardalen University, Södertörn University, Umeå University, and Linköping University. She has also been a visiting researcher at the University of Arizona and the University of California. Dr. Lundström's research centers on whiteness as both a place-bound and transnational construction. She challenges conventional migration studies by focusing on privileged Swedish women migrants, developing the concept of 'white capital' to understand how whiteness functions as transferable cultural capital across national borders. Her work examines how racial privilege, gender, and class intersect in migration experiences, particularly among women who migrate for lifestyle, companionship, or professional reasons. Her recent publications demonstrate an expanding focus on the relationship between race, whiteness, and educational systems in Sweden, as well as critical examinations of contemporary political debates through the lens of critical race theory. Lundström's work increasingly addresses how colorblind discourse operates in Swedish society while simultaneously exploring the politics of national identity in a globalized world. Dr. Lundström has led significant research projects including: 'White Migrations: Gender, Whiteness and Privilege in Transnational Migration' (2014) 'Tre faser av hegemonisk vithet' (Three Phases of Hegemonic Whiteness) with Tobias Hübinette 'Att återintegrera svenskheten' (Reintegrating Swedishness) on returning Swedish migrant women, funded by the Swedish Research Council Her research has been supported by organizations including the Sweden-America Foundation and the Swedish Research Council. Dr. Lundström is actively involved in several academic networks: IMISCOE Standing Committee on Gender, Migration and Transnational Lives White Spaces Network at Leeds University Lifestyle Migration Hub, an international network of researchers studying lifestyle migration She regularly lectures within and outside academia, both in Sweden and internationally, and has received significant media attention for her research on school segregation, colorblind language, and gender equality in migration contexts.

• Migration Studies
• Whiteness Studies
• Gender Studies
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Jonas Vlachos is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics , Stockholm University , specializing in Labor Economics and the Economics of Education . He was appointed Deputy Chair of his department on September 1, 2024, and actively participates in academic networks including the American Economic Association , European Association of Labour Economists , and Global Labor Organization (GLO) . Current Research: School segregation, teacher work environments under market reforms, mental healthcare utilization post-COVID-19 school closures Key Publications: Analyzed pandemic education impacts, voucher school effects, intergenerational ability transmission, and teacher-student achievement dynamics His recent work explores the intersection of education policy and public health , particularly through the lens of Sweden's market-oriented schooling reforms. He maintains a Google Scholar profile with 15+ years of empirical research spanning education equity, labor market risks, and institutional effectiveness. Jonas Vlachos actively contributes to public discourse through his blog Ekonomistas.se and social media @jonasvlachos.bsky.social . He serves as co-organizer for the 7th Stockholm-Uppsala Education Economics Workshop (May 2025), reflecting his commitment to advancing education economics research.

• Labor Economics
• Economics of Education
• School Segregation
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Henrik Nilsson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Education at Linnaeus University, Sweden. His work focuses on multicultural education contexts, school leadership, and organizational challenges in socially diverse educational settings. He holds a PhD in Education and actively collaborates with municipalities and the Swedish National Agency for Education on policy implementation. Research Groups: Center for Cultural Sociology, Center for Educational Leadership Key Projects: Seed project on addressing racism in teacher education programs His research investigates how schools navigate ethnic and social diversity, focusing on leadership practices, school improvement processes, and intercultural competence development in teacher training. He has published extensively on topics like immigrant incorporation,pedagogy in multicultural schools, and educational governance structures.

• Multicultural Education
• Educational Leadership
• School Improvement
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Susanne Urban is a Professor of Sociology at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF) , Uppsala University, and a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on urban development, residential and school segregation, neighborhood effects, immigrant integration, and entrepreneurship. Contact: susanne.urban@ibf.uu.se

• Urban Sociology
• Housing Policy
• Residential Segregation
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Petter Lundborg is a Professor at the Department of Economics, Lund University, and affiliated with the Centre for Economic Demography and IZA Bonn. He joined Lund University in 2010 after working at VU Amsterdam from 2006 to 2010. His academic career focuses on health and labor economics, with significant contributions to understanding the connections between health, education, and economic outcomes. Lundborg's research interests span health economics, labor market outcomes, education, early life conditions, and household finance. His work often examines how childhood experiences and health conditions affect long-term economic and social outcomes. He has made notable contributions to understanding the impact of school nutrition programs, military service, and healthcare consolidation on individual and societal well-being. His research utilizes natural experiments and large-scale administrative data to identify causal relationships in economic behavior. His recent publications demonstrate a strong empirical approach to policy evaluation, particularly in health and education sectors. Lundborg frequently publishes in top economics journals including American Economic Review, Journal of Finance, and Journal of Health Economics. His work consistently addresses important policy questions with rigorous methodology, making significant contributions to both academic literature and policy discussions. Lundborg was awarded the prestigious Assar Lindbeck-medaljen in 2017, recognizing his significant contributions to economic research. His work has received widespread attention, with mentions in 28 news outlets, references in 12 policy sources, and substantial engagement across social media platforms including 211 X posts and mentions in Wikipedia. As an active researcher, Lundborg currently leads multiple research projects funded by major organizations including the Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research (Forte), Swedish Research Council, and The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. He serves as Principal Investigator on projects examining early labor market experiences, socioeconomic segregation across the life course, fertility and inequality, and the Landskrona Population Study. Lundborg also supervises PhD students, including Natalie Irmert (2022-2026), and participates extensively in peer review activities for academic institutions and journals. Lundborg is part of extensive research networks examining demographic and economic patterns across generations. His work on the Landskrona Population Study investigates long-term demographic trends, while his projects on early life adversity and socioeconomic segregation explore how neighborhood, school, and policy environments shape life outcomes. His research contributes significantly to understanding how social and economic policies affect individual trajectories across the lifespan.

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Education Economics
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Claudia Bernhard-Oettel is a Professor and Deputy Head of Department at the Department of Psychology, Stockholm University , with a focus on work and organizational psychology . Her career spans roles at institutions like the Swedish Institute for Working Life, Södertörn University College, and Karolinska Institutet, where she coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives in the Stockholm Stress Center. She serves on editorial boards and grant review committees, including the Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) and the Academy of Finland. Education: Diplom in Psychology (equivalent to Master's) from TU Dresden (2001); PhD in Psychology from Stockholm University (2008). Her research examines changing labor markets , emphasizing temporary employment , self-employment , and gig work . Key areas include organizational justice , effort-reward imbalance , and career sustainability . She investigates how job insecurity and psychological contracts affect health, well-being, and career transitions. Recent articles highlight trends in temporary agency work narratives , illegitimate tasks , and self-employment health trajectories . Her workgroup-level analyses of leadership and task design offer practical insights into mitigating stress and turnover in the public sector. Scientific Contributions: Editorial leadership in the Scandinavian Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology (2019–2024). Coordination of the Stockholm Stress Center Graduate School (2017–2018). Membership in grant review committees for FORTE and the Academy of Finland. Advising: Supervised doctoral students in alternative employment forms , organizational justice , and workplace lock-in . Current supervisees include Louise Bergman (2025 defense) and Clara Plückelmann.

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Temporary and Part-Time Employment
• Self-Employment and Gig Economy
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Klara Dolk is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Child and Youth Studies, specializing in early childhood education. She teaches in the Programme in Early Childhood Education and is an active member of the Practice-based research in and about early childhood education and care (PraFF) research group. Her work focuses on integrating critical perspectives into preschool educational practices across Sweden. Dr. Dolk's research interests center on gender pedagogy, equal treatment, children's rights, and norm-critical perspectives in early childhood education. Her work examines how preschools address sensitive social issues including poverty, economic inequality, and social vulnerability. She employs poststructuralist and feminist theoretical frameworks to analyze power relations between children and adults within educational settings, with particular attention to how children's resistance can challenge and transform educational practices. Her recent publications (2020-2023) reveal a growing focus on how preschools handle controversial social phenomena like begging, economic inequality, and class perspectives. These works demonstrate her commitment to examining how norm-critical approaches can be effectively implemented in early childhood education to address societal challenges while maintaining educational integrity. Her research shows consistent engagement with ethical dilemmas in preschool settings and the practical challenges of implementing fundamental values education. Dr. Dolk has contributed significantly to scholarly discourse through numerous publications in both Swedish and international journals. Her work spans theoretical explorations of gender and power to practical examinations of how preschools address real-world social issues. She has published in journals such as Lambda Nordica, International Journal of Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood, and Tam-Revy, demonstrating her interdisciplinary approach to early childhood education research. As a dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Dolk actively contributes to advancing critical approaches in early childhood education through her teaching, research projects on preschool attendance and social vulnerability, and participation in the PraFF research group. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical educational challenges, providing valuable insights for both academic and practitioner communities in the field of early childhood education.

• Gender pedagogy
• Equal treatment
• Children's rights
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Erik Rosenqvist is Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Institute for Analytical Sociology, examining how educational systems reproduce social inequality. Research investigates school composition effects, peer influence on educational decisions, and socioeconomic achievement gaps. Current project compares educational reforms' impact on segregation in Scandinavian countries. Methodological expertise includes quasi-experimental designs analyzing large-scale educational datasets. Published in leading sociology journals on grading equity and school choice impacts.

• Educational Inequality
• School Segregation
• Peer Effects
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Kajsa Hansen Yang is a Professor at the Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg. Her work focuses on school equity, achievement gaps, and the impact of social background on academic performance, with a particular emphasis on changes in the Swedish educational system over time. She specializes in quantitative research methods, including multilevel analysis, latent variable modeling, and structural equation modeling. Her research examines how educational policies, teacher practices, and socioeconomic factors influence equity in mathematics and science education across Nordic and international contexts. She has led projects like Research on Educational Outcomes (FUR) , School Segregation in Sweden (SSIS) , and Quantitative Research Methods in Education (QRM) , often analyzing large-scale datasets (TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS) to explore global trends in educational inequality. Recent publications highlight her focus on academic resilience, teacher quality, and methodological rigor in international comparative studies. Her work appears in journals like European Journal of Psychology of Education , Studies in Educational Evaluation , and ZDM - the International Journal on Mathematics Education , with key themes spanning from classroom dynamics to systemic policy impacts.

• School Equity
• Achievement Gaps
• Educational Sociology
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Martin Nordin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Lund University's School of Economics and Management and serves as a Policy Officer at the AgriFood Economics Centre. His academic work focuses on labor market economics with additional expertise in health economics, agricultural economics, and environmental economics. Dr. Nordin's research at AgriFood has evaluated the effects of the Common Agricultural Policy and analyzed labor market issues within agriculture. His current research focuses on income differences between rural and urban areas and changes in incomes for ethnically segregated areas. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, environmental protection, and prosperity. His research spans multiple disciplines with a strong focus on labor market economics (62%), profit analysis (49%), higher education (48%), returns to education (42%), employment (39%), and mental health economics (39%). This diverse research portfolio demonstrates his ability to bridge economic theory with practical policy applications across multiple sectors. Dr. Nordin has been involved in significant research projects including 'Socioeconomic Segregation – The Impact of Neighborhoods, Schools and Policy Across the Life Course' funded by the Swedish Research Council (2023-2030), 'Constraints on the expansion of organic farming in Sweden' funded by FORMAS (2018-2022), and evaluation of Sweden's rural development program (2007-2013). His collaborative research network extends across Sweden and internationally, with recent external collaborations spanning multiple countries. This network supports his interdisciplinary approach to economic research that connects academic theory with real-world policy applications.

• Labour Market Economics
• Health Economics
• Agricultural Economics
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Bo Malmberg is a Professor at the Department of Human Geography, Stockholm University, where he has been conducting research for over 30 years. His work spans multiple subfields of Human Geography, with a focus on Population Geography, Migration, and GIS. He is actively involved in several major research projects examining spatial polarization, social cohesion, and migrant trajectories in Sweden. Professor Malmberg's research covers four main subfields of Human Geography: Economic Geography, Population Geography, Urban Geography (with particular focus on residential segregation and neighborhood effects), and GIS and Remote Sensing. His early work examined multi-plant firms and operational decisions, while later research explored the relationship between population age structure and economic growth. He has developed innovative approaches to measuring segregation using individualized scalable neighborhoods, which avoids the modifiable areal unit problem associated with traditional segregation measurement techniques. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on life-course trajectories, spatial segregation, and the socio-spatial dimensions of health outcomes including COVID-19. His work frequently employs register data from Sweden to examine long-term demographic patterns and their relationship to economic and social outcomes. A significant portion of his recent research examines educational segregation, school choice, and the relationship between residential patterns and educational attainment. Professor Malmberg has collaborated extensively with colleagues including Eva Andersson and Karen Haandrikman on projects examining segregation, migration, and social cohesion. His work has been published in leading geography and social science journals including Environment and Planning A, Journal of Urban Affairs, Urban Studies, and Annals of the Association of American Geographers.

• Economic Geography
• Population Geography
• Urban Geography
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Maria Brandén is an Associate Professor and researcher at the Department of Sociology, Stockholm University, with additional appointments as a lecturer at the Institute for Analytical Sociology, Linköping University. Her work focuses on sociological demography and population dynamics, particularly in the areas of social mobility, family structures, neighborhood effects, and immigration studies. Stockholm University Demographic Division (SUDA) Institute for Analytical Sociology, Linköping University Her research explores the intersection of geography, socioeconomic context, and life outcomes, including projects on intergenerational mobility, shared physical custody, immigrant educational trajectories, and neighborhood polarization. She has led studies on neighborhood impacts on social assistance dependency and regional mobility disparities, often employing register-based and comparative methodologies. Maria's recent publications examine spatial determinants of education, family migration patterns, and pandemic-related mortality risks, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach to social inequality and demographic transitions. Swedish Research Council-funded project on social mobility Collaborative grants in demography and social policy She has presented research at the Population Association of America and LO (Swedish Trade Union Confederation), contributing to public discourse on demographic and social trends.

• Sociological Demography
• Social Mobility
• Family Dynamics
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