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Jonas Sandlund is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation (Faculty of Medicine). His work bridges physiotherapy and neuromusculoskeletal health with a focus on motor control, biomechanics, and rehabilitation strategies. Head of MOVE research group: Movement control and Exercise for neuromusculoskeletal health Member of N4 Research Group Active in clinical and epidemiological research Research spans motor proficiency in neurodiverse populations, movement analysis using actigraphs, and clinical test validation for neck/shoulder pain. His work combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies across pediatrics, obstetrics, and adult rehabilitation. Key themes include: Development of movement cut-off points using wearable sensors Inter-rater reliability of physiotherapy assessments Neuromechanics in chronic pain populations Interprofessional approaches to gestational diabetes care Exploration of masculine health behaviors in mental health Validation of clinical movement tests His research group employs biomechanical analysis , epidemiological modeling , and digital health innovations like smartphone balance assessment tools. Recent work (2025) examines motor control in ADHD/autism populations, while earlier studies (2006-2023) focus on spinal diagnostics and sensorimotor deficits in chronic pain.

• Physiotherapy
• Motor Control
• Rehabilitation
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Andreas Lind is a researcher in Cognitive Science at the Department of Philosophy, Lund University . His primary focus lies in understanding the mechanisms of speech production, verbal self-monitoring, and the sense of agency. His work bridges psychology and linguistics through empirical studies on auditory feedback and motor control.

• Cognitive Science
• Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology)
• Speech Production
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Yasemin Bekiroglu is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology in the Control Engineering department. Her research focuses on data-efficient learning from multisensory data for robotics applications. PhD from Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in 2012 Her work spans Robotics , including Grasp Planning , Adaptive Control , and Gaussian Processes . Recent publications emphasize Tactile Sensing and Multisensory Integration . Key trends in her research include Motion Planning , Safe Trajectory Generation , and Implicit Surface Representation for robotic systems. She has served as a reviewer and Associate Editor for leading robotics conferences and journals. Best Paper Award at RAHA 2016 Best Manipulation Paper Award at ICRA 2013 IROS CoTeSys Cognitive Robotics Best Paper Finalist in 2013 Yasemin contributes to projects like Dexterous Robot Assistant , advancing everyday object manipulation technologies.

• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• Tactile Sensing
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Henrik Ehrsson is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Neuroscience, Sweden. He holds a PhD and MD from Karolinska Institutet and has been a faculty member since 2008. His research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying body ownership, multisensory integration, and self-awareness, with implications for neuroprosthetics and virtual reality applications. He leads the Cognitive Neuroscience of Bodily Awareness and Self-Cognition Group and the Brain, Body, and Self Lab . Education: MD and PhD, Karolinska Institutet (2003, 2001) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging, UCL (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Ehrsson investigates how the brain integrates sensory signals to form a coherent body representation, with applications to neuropsychiatric disorders, neuroprosthetics, and virtual reality. His work explores the neural basis of self-location, memory encoding, and interoception (e.g., heartbeat awareness in blind individuals). Key themes include: Body ownership illusions and their neural substrates Cross-modal plasticity in sensory-deprived populations Techniques like fMRI, EEG, and virtual/augmented reality Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (SELF-UNITY project) Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professorship Göran Gustafson Prize in Medicine Grants & Labs: Funded by Swedish Research Council, ERC, and Hjärnfonden. His labs feature advanced VR setups, EEG, TMS, and neuroimaging collaborations. Collaborations include NYU, Utrecht University, and clinical teams for translational research. Students: Supervises PhD/MA students like Xiaole Luan (Body Ownership) and August Hägerdal (Rubber Hand Illusion EEG studies).

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroscience
• Psychology
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Johan Strandberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University. His research focuses on functional data analysis, spatial statistics, and their applications in biomechanics and sports medicine. He specializes in analyzing complex data structures such as electroencephalography (EEG) signals and kinematic curves to study movement-related anxiety, sensorimotor control following injuries, and long-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Key research areas include: Functional data analysis methodologies Nonparametric statistical clustering techniques EEG-based evaluation of movement-related fear Biomechanical analysis of human movement Climate reconstruction using functional kriging Strandberg is affiliated with the Functional Data Analysis and Spatial Statistics Group and the U-Motion Laboratory Research Group. His recent projects include investigating sensorimotor control post-ACL injury and exploring functional data approaches to human movement assessment. He has collaborated on studies involving ACL injury rehabilitation, EEG applications in sports medicine, and statistical modeling of spatial-temporal processes. His research outputs emphasize methodological advancements in handling dependent functional data, with applications ranging from clinical biomechanics to environmental science. He has contributed to over 10 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on inferential frameworks, clustering methods, and functional kriging techniques.

• Functional Data Analysis
• Spatial Statistics
• Biomechanics
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Dr. Silvia Muceli is an Associate Professor in Neural Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. She works within the Biomedical Signals and Systems department, focusing on advanced electromyography techniques and neural prosthesis development. Education : Master's in Electronics Engineering, University of Cagliari (Italy) PhD in Biomedical Science and Engineering, Aalborg University (Denmark) Research Interests span surface and intramuscular EMG , biomedical signal processing , bioelectrode development , and neural prosthesis control . She investigates sensorimotor development and tremor suppression mechanisms. Publication Trends reveal consistent contributions to IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering , Journal of Physiology , and Science Advances , with methodological innovations in motor unit decomposition , neural drive decoding , and neurorehabilitation technologies . Scientific Leadership : Editorial Board - Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology Council Member - International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) Senior IEEE Member Treasurer, IEEE Women in Engineering (Swedish Section) Collaborative Projects include EU-funded initiatives like Hybrid Neuroscience for Motor Rehabilitation (2022-2024) and INFANTPATTERNS (2019-2022), focusing on preterm infant motor development.

• Neural Engineering
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Bioelectrode Development
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Charlotte Häger is a Professor of Physiotherapy at Umeå University's Faculty of Medicine, holding a joint clinical appointment in the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation's Physiotherapy Unit. She leads the interdisciplinary U-Motion Laboratory, focusing on human sensorimotor control and rehabilitation. Her research examines movement mechanics in conditions like ACL injuries, stroke, and spinal cord damage using advanced methodologies including motion capture, fMRI brain imaging, and robotic exoskeletons. Her research interests span sensorimotor control , rehabilitation biomechanics , and neurological recovery , with particular emphasis on developing precision medicine approaches for knee injuries and neurorehabilitation. Current projects include ACL injury mechanisms, sensorimotor control post-stroke, and movement assessment innovations. She received the IKSU Sports Science Prize 2021 for research excellence. Her work is funded by major organizations including the Swedish Research Council, Swedish Brain Foundation, and Promobilia. Häger maintains extensive international collaborations across 8+ countries and leads a multidisciplinary team of engineers, statisticians, and clinicians. She teaches in physiotherapy programs and holds key university leadership positions including Research Board membership.

• Sensorimotor Control
• Rehabilitation Science
• Biomechanics
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Gustaf Gredebäck is a Professor at the Department of Psychology , Uppsala University , specializing in Developmental Psychology . His research investigates how infants' and children's cognitive, social, and emotional development is shaped by personal exploration, adverse environments (war, mental health challenges), cultural contexts, and early educational settings. Research Interests: Cognitive development, social cognition, emotional processing, executive functions, and the impact of sociocultural/political contexts on child development Methodologies: Eye tracking, pupillometry, experimental paradigms, and cross-cultural comparisons Key Collaborations: International studies in Bhutan, Syria, and Sweden; partnerships with autism research groups Recent Research Trends: Analysis of urbanization's developmental effects, methodological rigor in infancy research, gaze-following as a social cognition marker, and maternal mental health impacts on refugee children. His 2025 articles explore expertise acquisition through play and cross-cultural gaze stability. Scientific Contributions: Holds a significant grant from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (2015) and has developed innovative tools like TimeStudio for behavioral research workflows.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Social and Emotional Development
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Professor Tony Pansell researches visual processing and eye-motor control at Karolinska Institutet's Eye Center of Excellence. His work bridges basic neurophysiology and clinical applications for brain injury rehabilitation. Research Focus: Studies vestibular-ocular interactions in concussion, Parkinson's disease biomarkers, and pediatric vision assessment. Leads projects on optokinetic therapy and color-filter interventions for perceptual disorders. Methodology: Combines eye-tracking, OCT imaging, and fMRI to quantify visual pathway dysfunction.

• Visuo-Vestibular Integration
• Neuro-Ophthalmology
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Adam Grinberg is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University. His research focuses on sensorimotor function following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, with a particular emphasis on proprioception and psychological constructs like re-injury fear and anxiety. He employs functional neurophysiological techniques to assess fear-related arousal and its impact on sports performance and recurring injuries. Research Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining biomechanics, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Key themes include attentional control in injury prevention, electrocortical markers of movement-related fear, proprioception assessment during ACL rehabilitation, and neural correlates of anxiety in motor tasks. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with the U-Motion Laboratory Research Group, Grinberg contributes to projects like 'Sensorimotor control after ACL injury: towards a precision medicine approach' (2023) and long-term studies on genetic predisposition in ACL outcomes.

• Sensorimotor Function
• Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
• Sports Medicine
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Konstantinos Meletis is a Professor at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. His research focuses on understanding the neural circuit mechanisms underlying motivated behaviors and the circuit imbalances associated with mood disorders. He leads a research group investigating how brain circuits regulate emotional states, stress responses, and decision-making processes. Education & Appointments: PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet (2006) Docent in Systems Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet (2015) Professor of Systems Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet (2021–present) Research Interests: Dr. Meletis' work combines cutting-edge techniques such as optogenetics, spatial transcriptomics, and circuit mapping to study dopamine systems, striatal pathways, and the molecular basis of mood disorders. Key themes include: Circuit mechanisms of chronic stress and aversive states Neural substrates of prosocial motivation Mapping brain-wide neuronal connectivity Role of hypothalamic-habenula circuits in emotional regulation Grants & Awards: 2024 Arvid Carlsson Foundation Prize for neuropsychiatric research Swedish Research Council grants (multiple awards since 2013) Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation grant (2020–2025) Lab & Collaborations: His group collaborates with teams across neurobiology and computational neuroscience. Key projects include developing molecular atlases of brain regions and studying neuronal vulnerability in Parkinson’s disease. The lab uses advanced imaging and genetic tools to dissect circuit-level dysfunction in mental health disorders.

• Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
• Motivated Behaviors
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India Morrison is an Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Linköping University's Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Faculty of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience (CSAN) and leads the Embodied Brain Lab, which investigates emotional and social aspects of both touch and pain and how these affect - and are affected by - behavior. Morrison's research focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying social and affective touch, pain processing, and their emotional and behavioral consequences. Her work combines hormone measurements with cognitive tests and brain imaging using MRI to explore how: The brain responds differently to touch depending on social context Oxytocin levels change during social interactions involving touch Endocannabinoid systems contribute to the perception of socially relevant touch Emotional and social factors influence pain perception and processing The brain regions activated when witnessing others' pain relate to action preparation Her recent publications reveal a research trajectory deeply engaged with the intersection of social neuroscience and somatosensory processing. Morrison's work increasingly examines the neurochemical basis of affective touch (particularly oxytocin and endocannabinoid systems), the impact of social context on physiological responses, and the relationship between early brain markers and cognitive decline in women's health. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between psychology, neuroscience, and endocrinology. Morrison was awarded the prestigious Onkel Adams Award for Outstanding Research at the Faculty of Medicine in 2023, which comes with a prize of SEK 250,000. The jury highlighted her "innovative and outstanding research on how sensation and pain control, or are controlled by, emotional and social factors," noting that she was "one of the first in the world to show that when we witness someone else being exposed to pain ('empathic' pain), the same area in the brain is activated as when we ourselves experience similar pain." As the leader of the Embodied Brain Lab, Morrison directs a research program that integrates multiple methodologies including hormone measurements, cognitive testing, and brain imaging. Her work has implications for understanding social bonding, pain management, and neurological conditions affecting social interaction. She collaborates with researchers across disciplines, as evidenced by her diverse publication record spanning neuroscience, psychology, and clinical medicine.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• Pain Research
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Gunnel Peterson is a Researcher at Centrum för klinisk forskning i Sörmland (CKFD), affiliated with Uppsala University, specializing in rehabilitation approaches for whiplash-associated disorders. Her work focuses on comparative studies of internet-delivered versus traditional physiotherapy interventions, examining functional outcomes, pain management, and biomechanical aspects of neck disorders. Her research interests center on chronic whiplash-associated disorders, particularly investigating how neck-specific exercise programs affect pain, disability, and quality of life. She explores both traditional physiotherapy approaches and innovative internet-based rehabilitation solutions, with particular attention to work-related outcomes, dizziness management, and biomechanical changes in neck muscles. Her work bridges clinical practice with research methodology, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and functional recovery. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward comparative effectiveness research, particularly examining whether internet-delivered rehabilitation can match traditional clinic-based approaches. Her work increasingly incorporates advanced methodologies including ultrasound imaging with speckle-tracking analyses to objectively measure muscle function changes. The research consistently focuses on practical clinical applications with emphasis on cost-effectiveness and healthcare access. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the available information, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates significant scholarly contribution to the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Dr. Peterson appears to be part of a well-established research team at CKFD focused on neck disorders and rehabilitation, collaborating extensively with Anneli Peolsson and other researchers. Her work often involves multidisciplinary approaches incorporating biomechanics, clinical assessment, and patient-reported outcomes to comprehensively evaluate rehabilitation interventions for whiplash-associated disorders.

• Whiplash-associated disorders
• Neck rehabilitation
• Physical therapy
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Alexander Kozlov is a Researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Division of Computational Science and Technology. His work focuses on computational neuroscience, particularly modeling neural networks and locomotor control systems. He has contributed to understanding spinal cord networks, striatal connectivity, and neuromodulation mechanisms through in silico studies. Kozlov teaches courses in machine learning, artificial neural networks, and mathematical modeling of biological systems. His research integrates AI frameworks with biological data, emphasizing GPU-accelerated simulations and large-scale microcircuit analysis. Key contributions include studies on Parkinson's disease impact on neural connectivity and the role of sensory feedback in locomotion. He collaborates with the Science for Life Laboratory in Stockholm and maintains active roles in both peer-reviewed and conference publications. Education background and affiliations are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but his extensive publication record reflects a deep engagement with interdisciplinary neuroscience and computational biology. Awards or grants are not listed here.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Network Modeling
• Locomotion Control
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Pierre Klintefors is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy, Lund University, affiliated with the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience, cognitive science, and robotics. Room: LUX:B476 Visiting Address: Helgonavägen 3, Lund Email: pierre.klintefors@lucs.lu.se Research Focus: Pierre investigates computational aspects of the body schema —an agent’s internal representation of its body. He employs frameworks like predictive processing and active inference , which hypothesize that the brain minimizes sensory prediction errors via hierarchical Bayesian inference. His models are implemented on humanoid platforms to explore embodied robotics and theoretical neuroscience . Publications: His work spans robotics , Bayesian statistics in psychology, and pattern processing in social cognition. Current projects include his dissertation on Action-Oriented Body Perception (2023–2027), and participation in public robotics events like Robotveckan 2024 . Contact: Mobile: +46 70 942 84 58 | Postal Address: Box 192, 221 00 Lund | Internal Post Code: 30

• Cognitive Science
• Computational Neuroscience
• Robotics
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