Kåre Synnes is a Professor in Pervasive and Mobile Computing at Luleå University of Technology, where he is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering. He is an active researcher and educator, recognized as an "Excellent lärare" (Excellent Teacher) and maintains his office in Luleå at location A3305a. Professor Synnes conducts research in pervasive computing and multimedia communication, with significant applications in eHealth. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical implementations in distributed systems. He is also an affiliated researcher at the Centre for Distance-spanning Technology (CDT), focusing on technologies that enable communication across geographical boundaries. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward sustainable computing solutions, with emphasis on circular economy applications, supply chain management, and environmental impact assessment. His research integrates computer science with economic and sustainability principles, showing how digital technologies can address contemporary environmental challenges through innovative auction systems, behavior analytics, and resource management frameworks. IST Prize winner as co-founder of Marratech AB Synnes has been deeply involved in European research projects since 1995, including multiple Framework Programme projects (FP4 through FP7). His work as an expert/reviewer for European projects since 2009 demonstrates his standing in the research community. His entrepreneurial success with Marratech AB, which was acquired by Google to form the basis for Google+ Hangouts, shows his ability to translate research into impactful commercial applications. Professor Synnes maintains strong connections with industry through his European project work and his entrepreneurial experience. His research group likely focuses on pervasive computing applications with real-world implementations, particularly in eHealth contexts, though specific lab details aren't provided in the available information.
Adam Wickberg is a researcher in the Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. He serves as co-director of the VR Excellence Centre for Anthropocene History and deputy director of the KTH Environmental Humanities Lab . His work critically examines the intersections of digitalization, sustainability , and the Anthropocene , focusing on their social, political, and historical dimensions. He leads the research project The Mediated Planet: Claiming data for environmental SDGs and has held visiting positions at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin. Education : Not explicitly stated His research spans media studies, environmental history, critical data studies , and postcolonial science and technology studies . Key themes include: Digital twins and marine futures AI ethics for climate justice Colonial histories of environmental data Temporal dimensions of Anthropocene governance Environing media as epistemological tools Planetary datafication systems Recent publications explore how data infrastructures shape environmental governance and how historical media practices inform contemporary sustainability challenges. He has contributed to journals like New Media and Society , Nature , and Critical Inquiry , while engaging in public debates through op-eds in Dagens Nyheter and Aftonbladet . Teaching : Courses include Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development (AK122V), Environmental History (AK2210), and The Anthropocene (AK126V). Labs/Teams : Leads the Environmental Humanities Lab and collaborates with the WASP-HS Community .
Xiaoming Hu is a Professor at the Division of Numerical Analysis, Optimization and Systems Theory within the Department of Mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden. Born in Chengdu, China, he received his B.S. degree from University of Science and Technology of China in 1983, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Arizona State University in 1986 and 1989 respectively. After serving as a research assistant at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1983-1984), he was a Gustafsson Postdoctoral Fellow at KTH (1989-1990) before becoming a faculty member. His educational background includes: B.S. in Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 1983 M.S. in Engineering, Arizona State University, 1986 Ph.D. in Engineering, Arizona State University, 1989 Xiaoming Hu's research primarily focuses on multi-agent systems, nonlinear feedback stabilization, nonlinear observer design, and sensing and active perception. His work bridges theoretical control theory with practical applications in robotics and autonomous systems. He has made significant contributions to geometric control theory, mathematical systems theory, and nonlinear systems analysis and control. His research often involves developing theoretical frameworks for distributed control, formation control, and cooperative behavior in multi-robot systems. Professor Hu's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with numerous high-impact publications in top-tier journals like Automatica, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and Systems & Control Letters. His research has evolved from fundamental control theory to more applied problems in robotics and multi-agent systems, while maintaining strong mathematical foundations. Recent work shows increasing focus on safety-critical control, inverse problems in estimation, and networked systems. His scientific contributions include: Development of theoretical frameworks for multi-agent coordination and formation control Advances in nonlinear observer design for robotic systems Contributions to geometric control theory and systems theory Research on distributed estimation and control algorithms Applications of control theory to robotics and autonomous systems Professor Hu teaches several advanced courses including Mathematical Systems Theory, Geometric Control Theory, and Nonlinear Systems: Analysis and Control. He has supervised numerous degree projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels in mathematics, optimization, systems theory, and scientific computing. His teaching reflects his research expertise, providing students with both theoretical foundations and practical applications of control theory.
Saurabh Amin is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also serves as the Edmund K. Turner Professor and Undergraduate Officer. He is a Principal Investigator at the Laboratory of Information and Decision Systems and holds affiliations with the Operations Research Center and the Center for Computational Science and Engineering. His educational background includes: B.Tech. 2002, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee M.S. 2004, University of Texas (UT) Austin Ph.D. 2011, University of California (UC) Berkeley Saurabh Amin's research focuses on the design and control of infrastructure systems using game theory and optimization in networks. His work spans three main areas: resilient network control, information systems and incentive design, and optimal resource allocation in large-scale infrastructure systems. By concentrating on critical infrastructure domains including highway transportation, electric power distribution, and urban water networks, his research develops innovative theory and tools to enhance system performance against both stochastic and adversarial disruptions. His approach involves modeling cyber-physical interactions in infrastructures to assess vulnerabilities, developing detection and response tools for failures at various scales, and designing economic incentive schemes that improve aggregate public good while accounting for dependencies and private information among strategic entities. Amin's work bridges mathematical systems theory with practical civil engineering applications, creating a rigorous theoretical foundation for infrastructure resilience that addresses diverse failure mechanisms from natural disasters to deliberate malicious actions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on decarbonization of energy systems, resilient infrastructure planning under climate uncertainty, optimization methods for complex networked systems, and game-theoretic approaches to sustainable infrastructure management. His work increasingly integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with traditional control theory to address contemporary challenges in infrastructure resilience and sustainability. The research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing climate change impacts on infrastructure systems while maintaining economic efficiency and operational reliability. Professor Amin has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: Common Ground Excellence in Teaching Award, 2025 HSCC Test-of-Time Award, 2024 MIT CEE, Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, 2023 Samuel M. Seegal Prize (SoE) – inspiring students in pursuing and achieving excellence, 2022 Earll M. Murman for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, 2022 C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute Research Award, 2020 MIT, Ole Madsen Mentoring Award, 2020 MIT, Energy Initiative Research Award, 2020 National Academy of Engineering, China-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium speaker, 2019 MIT, Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professor, 2015-2018 Google Faculty Research Award, 2015 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2015 Siebel Energy Institute Research Award, 2015 MIT, Solomon Buchsbaum AT&T Research Fund Award, 2012 Professor Amin has been actively involved in significant research projects including the C3.ai DTI project on Causal Reasoning for Real-Time Attack Identification in Cyber-Physical Systems and another on Learning in Routing Games for Sustainable Electromobility. He serves as the chief scientist on multi-institutional NSF grants, including the $9 million Foundations of Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) project. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as 1.008 Engineering for a Sustainable World, 1.104 Sensing and Intelligent Systems, 1.020 Engineering Sustainability: Analysis and Design, and 1.208 Resilient Networks. As Undergraduate Officer, he plays a key role in shaping the educational experience for civil and environmental engineering students at MIT. Professor Amin leads the Resilient Infrastructure Networks Lab at MIT, where his team develops theoretical foundations and practical tools for infrastructure resilience. The lab focuses on the intersection of control theory, game theory, and optimization applied to cyber-physical infrastructure systems. Current research directions include pandemic-resilient urban mobility and hurricane-resilient smart grid operations, reflecting the lab's commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through rigorous systems engineering approaches.
Senior Lecturer Christoffer Dahl is a faculty member at Kristianstad University within the Faculty of Teacher Education and the Department of Subject Teacher Education . He specializes in Swedish with a didactic focus and is an active member of the Learning in Language and Literature (LiLL) research group. Since 2015, he has contributed significantly to both teaching and research in literature education, particularly in the areas of textbook analysis, multimodal discourse, and literary didactics. Research Focus: Theoretical and methodological intersections between linguistics , literary studies , and didactics Reception theory, genre theory, and discourse analysis in educational contexts Multimodal analysis of literature textbooks Comparative Nordic textbook studies (Denmark, Norway, Sweden) Intersectionality in literature education His current major project is a comparative study that builds on his doctoral thesis, Litteraturstudiets legitimeringar , analyzing how Nordic literature textbooks legitimize the study of literature through writing and images, with a focus on intersectionality. Teaching & Collaboration: Christoffer teaches text analysis and children's literature . He has collaborated since 2013 with Mikael Nordenfors (University of Gothenburg) on the Swedish National Agency for Education’s website, contributing to the SMDI network (Swedish with a didactic orientation). Supervision & Academic Service: Supervised 75 student works Active peer reviewer for journals and publishers (e.g., Routledge, Taylor & Francis) Organizer and participant in multiple academic conferences and workshops Consultant and expert reviewer for educational agencies
Professor Ingrid Undeland leads the Marine research group at the Division of Food and Nutrition Science, Department of Life Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology. She is a distinguished researcher with expertise spanning marine food science, lipid chemistry, and blue biorefining, having established herself as a leading figure in sustainable seafood research and marine biotechnology. Her educational background includes food science studies from Linnaeus University and a PhD in bioscience from Chalmers University of Technology and SIK (now RISE). Between 1999-2002, she was a post-doctoral fellow at University of Massachusetts Marine Station, which significantly shaped her research trajectory in marine food science. Professor Undeland's research focuses on pioneering next-generation seafood through innovative value chains from seaweed, small pelagic fish, fish side streams, mussels, and microalgae. Her specialized expertise lies in marine lipids and proteins, particularly their stabilization, isolation from complex sources, and nutritional properties including digestibility. She has extensive experience with antioxidant strategies using plant-derived side streams or extracts and fundamental studies of fish hemoglobins as pro-oxidants. Her work also encompasses innovative technologies for biomass fractionation and nutrient recycling to build blue biorefineries, along with in vitro digestion models and general seafood analytics. Beyond marine research, she explores filamentous fungi as sustainable alternative food protein sources. The trends in her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on valorizing marine resources through advanced processing techniques. Her work increasingly focuses on sustainable extraction methods for seaweed proteins, particularly Ulva fenestrata, and developing antioxidant strategies using berry side streams to stabilize fish proteins. There's a growing interest in understanding the nutritional properties and digestibility of alternative marine proteins, along with environmental assessments of processing technologies. Her research consistently bridges fundamental science with practical applications for creating sustainable seafood value chains. Swedish representative in Nordic Lipidforum, WEFTA, and EuCheMS Editorial board member of Journal of the Aquatic Food Product Technology Member of the National Committee for Nutrition and Food Science at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Co-founder of the startup company AquaFood H-index of 47 according to Google Scholar Professor Undeland has an extensive record of academic mentorship, having supervised or currently supervising 23 PhD students, 14 postdoctoral researchers, and examining over 25 MSc students. Her research is supported by numerous grants, including the WaSeaBi Project which focuses on valorizing seafood side-streams through holistic value chain design. She collaborates with various industry partners and academic institutions across Europe. Her laboratory includes technicians Dr. Karin Larsson and Dr. Rikard Fristedt, and she leads a dynamic research team working on multiple projects related to marine biorefining and sustainable seafood development. Her research group operates within well-equipped facilities at Chalmers University, with specialized laboratories for marine food analysis, protein extraction, lipid oxidation studies, and in vitro digestion modeling. The team also maintains cultivation systems for seaweed and filamentous fungi, enabling integrated research from raw material production to final product development.
Anders Karlström is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Transport Modelling and Economics. His research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency. Key interests include activity-based modelling, dynamic discrete choice frameworks, and policy analysis for urban mobility. He has contributed to studies on travel behavior, infrastructure planning, and environmental impacts of transport systems across multiple international cities. His work integrates advanced methodologies such as recursive logit models, spatial regression, and machine learning for predictive analytics. Notable research areas involve evaluating weather variability effects on travel patterns, optimizing traffic state estimation with sensor data, and developing scenario-based models for future employment growth. Karlström collaborates with industries to enhance the competitiveness of sustainable transport solutions globally.
Martin Nilsson Jacobi serves as President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology, holding the position of the institution's fourteenth President since September 2023. He simultaneously maintains his academic standing as Professor of Complex Systems at the university, demonstrating his dual commitment to academic leadership and scholarly work. Professor Nilsson Jacobi's research portfolio spans theoretical physics, complex systems theory, and ecological applications. His work bridges multiple disciplines, creating innovative approaches to understanding natural systems through mathematical and computational frameworks. His research trajectory shows an evolution from theoretical physics to complex ecological systems, with particular emphasis on spatial patterns, ecosystem stability, and marine conservation strategies. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity across multiple domains. The most recent publications (2020-2022) focus on complex ecological communities, spatial coherence in heterogeneous landscapes, and species-area relationships, while earlier work (2010-2015) explored self-assembly systems, hierarchical dynamics, and theoretical approaches to complex systems. This progression reflects his ability to apply fundamental theoretical concepts to increasingly complex real-world ecological challenges. Lifetime member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Professor Nilsson Jacobi has held significant leadership roles beyond his current presidency, including serving as chairman of the Faculty Senate and Head of Department at Chalmers. His international research experience includes collaborations with Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (NORDITA), highlighting his global scientific engagement. He has successfully secured research funding through multiple projects supported by the Swedish Research Council and the European Commission, demonstrating his ability to lead substantial research initiatives.
Philipp Schlatter is a Professor in the Department of Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, turbulence, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with expertise in high-performance computing and direct numerical simulations (DNS). He leads projects involving scalable CFD frameworks like Neko and Nek5000, and investigates turbulent boundary layers, flow control, and coherent flow structures. His work includes experimental and numerical studies of wing profiles, rotating systems, and transition dynamics. Schlatter teaches courses on computational fluid dynamics and turbulence, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects of fluid mechanics. Key research interests include developing numerical methods for high-fidelity simulations, understanding turbulence mechanisms, and optimizing flow control strategies. His contributions span aerodynamics, heat transfer, and the application of machine learning to fluid dynamics problems. Schlatter collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects, leveraging advanced computing resources to address complex fluid flow phenomena. Publications highlight advancements in DNS frameworks, Bayesian optimization for flow control, and analysis of turbulent structures in pipe and boundary layer flows. His research also addresses challenges in measurement techniques and uncertainty quantification in CFD simulations.
Bertram Steininger is an Associate Professor at the Department of Real Estate and Construction Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He is affiliated with the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures research center (KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE). His research focuses on quantitative analyses in real estate and finance, emphasizing AI, FinTech/PropTech innovation, natural risk, and investment vehicles like REITs and tokens. He currently directs the international M.Sc. in Real Estate and Construction Management and serves as managing editor of the German Journal of Real Estate Research. Steininger’s academic roles include teaching courses such as Financial Econometrics, Real Estate Finance, and Applied Statistics. His research collaborations span global networks including EFA, EEA, and ERES. Key research themes include tokenization of real estate assets, flood risk pricing spillovers, and infrastructure project cost overruns. He has published extensively in journals like the Journal of Portfolio Management, Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics, and European Journal of Finance. His work bridges theoretical finance with empirical real estate applications, addressing topics from green housing premiums to blockchain-driven token offerings.
Jennifer Ryan is a Professor of Numerical Analysis and Division Head of Numerical Analysis, Optimization, and Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on designing and developing numerical schemes to extract accuracy from simulations, particularly through superconvergence properties and computational efficiency improvements. She applies these techniques to applications such as imaging, fluid visualization, and plasma dynamics. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Brown University; MS in Mathematics, Courant Institute; BA in Applied Mathematics, Rutgers University. Professional Activities: Member of editorial boards for BIT Numerical Mathematics, ESAIM:M2AN, and Communications on Applied Mathematics and Computation; Steering committee member of AWM's Women in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing (WINASc). Her publications emphasize discontinuous Galerkin methods, SIAC filtering, and applications in fluid dynamics. She has served on multiple grant review panels and received awards for diversity and inclusion initiatives. Grants: Principal Investigator for projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, NSF, and US Air Force Office of Scientific Research. Awards: Fellow of UK Higher Education Academy, DAAD Fellowship, and Householder Fellowship.
Jonas Eliasson is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), focusing on Communications and Transport Systems. He concurrently serves as Director of Transport Access at the Swedish National Transport Administration and chairs the Planning & Construction committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Previously, he was Director of the Stockholm City Transportation Administration (2016–2019) and a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2007 to 2016. His research emphasizes transport policy design and evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, transport pricing, railway capacity allocation, and public acceptability of policies. He advises governments on sustainable transport planning, congestion pricing, and socio-economic appraisals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, with a focus on accessibility, equity, and climate targets. Key research themes include infrastructure cost overruns, traffic demand reduction strategies, and the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. Recent publications analyze policy impacts, forecasting methods, and carbon-neutral transportation systems. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and socio-political dimensions of transport challenges. Eliasson collaborates with research groups like Railway and Public Transport and contributes to initiatives like the 'Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems' project. Despite extensive professional roles, no formal student advisees are listed. His work is disseminated through journals like Transportation Research Part A and policy reports for national and regional governments.
Tanja Joelsson is an Associate Professor in Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University's Department of Child and Adolescent Studies. She holds a PhD in Gender Studies (Critical Studies of Men and Masculinities) from Linköping University. Her work bridges multiple disciplines including cultural geography, mobility studies, feminist theory, and gender studies. Current research focuses on mobility justice, urban infrastructure equity, and children/youth's everyday mobility practices. She leads/co-leads projects funded by Formas and Vinnova, examining topics like family mobility in deprived areas and autonomous vehicles' societal impacts. Her teaching includes courses on childhood studies methodologies, spatial analysis, and policy applications. She actively supervises doctoral candidates and advises master’s students. Notable collaborations include work with GEXCEL's Violent Mobilities strand and the BUB network (Children in Built Environments). Recent publications explore smart cities through a child-centric lens, parental affective practices shaping child mobility, and intersections of gender with transport systems. Her research portfolio spans 15 years, including ethnographic studies of young men’s risk behaviors with vehicles, mobile preschools’ educational impacts, and transport poverty. Projects emphasize qualitative methods focusing on lived experiences across ages/social groups. Current initiatives test public transport solutions tailored for children’s needs in Ånge Municipality and analyze mobility hubs in urban contexts.
Lars-Olof Johansson is a Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Information Technology, specializing in Informatics. His research focuses on digital service innovation from a learning perspective, emphasizing collaboration between diverse stakeholders and knowledge exchange in innovation processes. He is actively involved in the LeaDS research program (Learning in a Digitalized Society) and teaches in the bachelor's program 'Digital Business Development' and the master's program 'Digital Learning'. His work bridges educational methodologies and technological innovation, particularly in fostering environments where interdisciplinary learning drives successful digital service creation. Notably recognized as an 'Excellent Teacher in Informatics,' he integrates practical experience with academic rigor, contributing to both scholarly discourse and pedagogical advancements. Key projects include SESMA (2019-2021), exploring sustainable mobility solutions, and ongoing collaborations in boundary practices for ICT innovation. His publications span topics like knowledgeability in digital service innovation, ethics in autonomous systems, and collaborative learning frameworks. His awards highlight his pedagogical impact, while his research addresses systemic challenges in innovation through interdisciplinary approaches.
Magnus Linnarsson is a Professor of History at Stockholm University's Department of History, specializing in political history with a focus on early modern and modern Sweden. His research examines institutional change, public-private service organization, and the evolution of the welfare city. He leads undergraduate programs and supervises students at all levels. PhD in History (2010), Lund University Associate Professor (2017), Stockholm University His research spans four centuries of political conflicts over public services, state formation, and urban development. Key works include analyses of Sweden's postal, customs, and welfare systems, comparing hierarchical and contractual state organization models. Recent publications (2024) in Nordic Welfare Cities explore urban citizenship and inclusive welfare systems since 1850, challenging national narratives by emphasizing local governance. Earlier studies (2022–2018) dissected regime shifts, mercantile-state relations, and publicness concepts in tramway and telecom debates. Current projects include: Skiftande regimer (2021–2025): State formation and administrative reform (Vetenskapsrådet-funded) Olika vägar till välfärdsstaden (2021–2025): Nordic urban welfare debates (Riksbankens jubileumsfond-funded) He advocates for interdisciplinary analysis of political economy, institutional loyalty, and spatial dynamics, connecting historical debates to modern policy challenges.
