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Olle Sköld is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of ABM (Archives, Libraries, and Museums) at Uppsala University. He is also the Head of the Department of ABM and holds an Associate Professor position in Library and Information Science. His research spans digital humanities, documentation practices, knowledge production, and digital preservation, with a particular focus on archaeological data processes and virtual world communities. Archaeological data documentation and reuse Digital game preservation Paradata theory and applications Information practices in social media His recent publications explore paradata in data papers, literacy challenges in research data management, and trust technologies like blockchain in digital archives. Olle is involved in the CAPTURE project, investigating documentation workflows for archaeological data. He has contributed to the Master's Programme in Digital Humanities at Uppsala University, blending digital humanities with library and information science education.

• Digital Humanities
• Archaeology
• Information Science
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Chang Hyun Park is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University, where he is part of the Uppsala Architecture Research Team. His research focuses on computer architecture with emphasis on memory systems, virtualization, and system software optimization. Dr. Park completed his doctoral studies at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) in South Korea, where he was advised by Professor Jaehyuk Huh. Prior to his current position, he served as a post-doctoral researcher at Uppsala University working with Professor David Black-Schaffer. Dr. Park's research spans several critical areas in computer architecture and systems: Virtual memory systems and address translation mechanisms Cache hierarchy optimization and memory systems design Support for non-volatile memory and heterogeneous memory systems Virtualization technology and optimizations for cloud environments High-speed I/O device integration and accelerator support His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on improving memory system performance, particularly in virtualized environments. Over the past decade, his work has evolved from fundamental virtual memory optimizations to addressing challenges in emerging memory technologies and large-scale system architectures. Recent publications show increasing emphasis on heterogeneous memory systems, graph processing workloads, and hardware-software co-design approaches. Dr. Park actively collaborates with researchers at Uppsala University, particularly with Professor David Black-Schaffer, and maintains connections with his alma mater KAIST. His work appears regularly in top-tier computer architecture conferences including ISCA, MICRO, ASPLOS, and MEMSYS.

• Virtual Memory Systems
• Address Translation
• Cache Hierarchy
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Amanda Lagerkvist is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Informatics and Media, and a founder of Existential Media Studies . She leads the Uppsala Informatics and Media Hub for Digital Existence and the research program BioMe: Existential Challenges and Ethical Imperatives of Biometric AI in Everyday Lifeworlds (2020-2024) within WASP-HS. Her work intersects existential philosophy with digital culture , focusing on themes like disability , selfhood , datafication , and AI imaginaries . She has authored key works including Existential Media: A Media Theory of the Limit Situation (OUP, 2022) and Media and Memory in New Shanghai (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). Recent publications (2020-2025) analyze existential ethics in AI , biometric vulnerabilities , and digital environmental data . Her 15 most recent articles address topics like AI as existential media , digital afterlife ethics , and limit situations in digital culture , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining media studies, philosophy, and ethics. Scientific Awards: Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2013) Research Grants and Collaborations: Currently heading the RJ project Dismedia (2023-2025) and participating in the national At the End of the World programme (2023-2028). She collaborates on INTIMATE AI (2023-2026) and hosts the Assistive AI, Disability and Norms of Being Human sabbatical project (2023). She co-leads the The Mediated Planet (2020-2025) with KTH.

• Existential Media Studies
• Digital Culture
• Media Philosophy
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Mikael Johansson is a Professor at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), specializing in Control Technology . He teaches and coordinates courses such as Distributed Optimization (FEL3311) and various advanced-level degree projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering. His research spans Control Systems , Machine Learning , and Optimization , with a focus on asynchronous algorithms, federated learning, and applications in energy systems and construction. His work includes 15 recent publications on topics like neural networks, distributed optimization, and battery technology. Notable areas of contribution are in asynchronous learning, federated learning with privacy constraints, and quasi-Newton methods for optimization. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in urban design, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

• Control Technology
• Distributed Optimization
• Machine Learning
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Mikael Johansson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lund University, where he leads research on the cognitive and neural bases of memory and cognitive control. His academic appointments include membership in eSSENCE: The e-Science Collaboration, LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching), LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, and LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. With 159 research outputs and leadership in 18 projects (8 active), he maintains a prominent position in cognitive neuroscience research. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory using behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG/ERP), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods. Key interests include interactions between memory systems, formation and retrieval of episodic memories, emotion regulation and emotional memory, mechanisms underlying incidental and intentional forgetting, and the relationship between eye-movements, mental imagery and memory. His work has significant implications for understanding memory functions in psychiatric conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Analyzing his extensive publication record spanning from 2012-2025 reveals a consistent focus on memory mechanisms with increasing integration of eye-tracking methodologies and clinical applications. His research demonstrates an evolving trajectory from basic memory processes toward understanding memory in real-world contexts and clinical populations, with recent work emphasizing the role of eye movements in memory construction and the neural dynamics of memory integration. Mikael Johansson serves as a member of The Swedish National Committee for Psychological Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since 2011 and has received significant research funding including from The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation, Swedish Research Council, and Stiftelsen Marcus och Amalia Wallenbergs Minnesfond. His current major projects include TEAM: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Learning, Acquisition, Multilingualism (2024-2029), Tracking cognitive change as a function of normal ageing and different types of degenerative disease, and How the brain constructs the present and reconstructs the past via sequences of eye movements. He leads the Lund Memory Lab where his team investigates how the brain constructs and maintains coherent episodic memories through eye movements. His research group actively collaborates with international partners across multiple disciplines, bridging cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications. The lab's work has gained significant attention, with several publications being highlighted in news outlets and academic discussions.

• Memory
• Cognitive Control
• Neuroscience
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Patrick Prax is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, specializing in participatory media and critical game studies. His research explores co-creation in digital games as alternative media, focusing on systemic sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and social justice frameworks within gaming ecosystems. PhD in Media Studies (Uppsala University, 2016) Co-chair, Game Studies Working Group at NordMedia Board member, Cultural Heritage Incubator (Swedish National Heritage Board) Key research areas include: Political economy critiques through game mechanisms (e.g., loot boxes) Reflexive approaches to digital game preservation Esports culture and leadership dynamics Media literacy and civic engagement through gaming Recent publications examine sustainability integration in game education, systemic issues in game monetization, and community-driven adaptations of Warhammer 40k. He actively engages with public discourse through TEDx talks, national media appearances (TV4, UNT24), and policy advisory roles.

• Game Design
• Sustainability
• Media Literacy
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Professor Per Stenström is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology . His research focuses on computer architecture , memory systems optimization , and energy-efficient computing , with significant contributions to DNN accelerator design and cache management . Research Trends : His recent publications emphasize Memory compression techniques for energy efficiency Hardware-software co-design for DNN acceleration Security in microarchitectural optimizations Hybrid memory systems for near-memory computing These works span both theoretical and applied aspects of computer architecture, with a particular focus on data redundancy elimination , parallel processing , and quality-of-service constraints . His work has influenced the development of energy-aware resource management frameworks and resilient EU HPC systems , as evidenced by his long-standing contributions to the field since the early 2010s.

• Computer Architecture
• Memory Systems Optimization
• Energy-Efficient Computing
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Arpita Chari is a Research Fellow at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Virtual and Digital Production Systems. Her work bridges Industry 4.0, Resilience Engineering, and Sustainability in Production Systems, focusing on integrating digital technologies to enhance resource efficiency and enable lean circular manufacturing. Her research explores the implementation of resilient and sustainable practices in manufacturing, emphasizing dynamic capabilities, digital platforms, and supply chain optimization. Key projects include the Digitala Stambanan initiative and the Produktion2030 strategic innovation program, which address sustainability transitions and systemic resilience. 2024 Highlights: Analyzed dynamic capabilities for resilience-sustainability integration, characterized battery lifecycle challenges, and modeled risk prioritization in supply chains. 2023 Themes: Digital platform adoption, battery production systems, and value chain sustainability in the Digitala Stambanan project. 2022–2021 Foundations: Developed frameworks for green manufacturing, circular supply chains, and stakeholder-driven sustainability in textiles.

• Industry 4.0
• Resilience Engineering
• Sustainability in Production Systems
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David Black-Schaffer is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Information Technology, specializing in computer systems research. As of 2023, he serves as Dean of Research for the Faculty of Science and Technology. His work bridges software and hardware innovations to enhance data movement efficiency in computer systems, with applications commercialized through a startup and integrated into industry standards like OpenCL. Black-Schaffer earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2008, focusing on many-core processor programming. His career spans roles at Apple Inc. (contributing to OpenCL standards), postdoctoral research at Uppsala University, and academic progression from assistant to full professor (2010–2017). He has held leadership roles including Head of the Division of Computer Systems (2022) and department representative on the faculty Advisory Committee for Research (2021). His research spans computer architecture, memory systems, parallel programming, and simulation techniques. Recent publications (2024–2020) explore garbage collection, cache optimization, memory contention, NUMA systems, and instruction scheduling. Key trends include software-hardware co-design for power efficiency, reuse-aware data placement, and machine learning for performance modeling. Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation: Wallenberg Academy Fellowship Prolongation (2020–2025), Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2016–2021) Swedish Research Council (VR): Project Grant (2019–2024), Young Researcher Grant (2015–2018), Framework Grant (2012–2017) European Research Council: ERC Starting Grant (2017–2022) Teaching Awards: Uppsala Engineering and Science Student Union Pedagogical Prize (2012), Uppsala University Pedagogical Prize (2016), Uppsala Technical Physics Students' Teaching Award (2019) Other Grants: ScalableLearning flipped classroom project (2012–2020), Arm Ltd. collaborations on memory system designs He pioneered flipped-classroom teaching through the ScalableLearning project, impacting over 80,000 students. His research is conducted in collaboration with institutions like Arm Ltd., with past contributions to Apple's OpenCL implementation and UPMARC research center.

• Computer Architecture
• Memory Systems
• Parallel Programming
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Mats Brorsson is a Professor at the Division of Software and Computer Systems , KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research spans multiple areas of computer architecture and parallel computing, with a focus on system software, energy-aware architectures, and performance debugging tools. He is actively involved in projects like the PaPP ARTEMIS collaboration and coordinates the KTH-SICS Scalable Computing Systems initiative. Research Interests : Mats Brorsson's work primarily addresses parallel computing , task-based programming models (e.g., OpenMP), and energy-efficient computer architectures . He has made significant contributions to NUMA system optimization , work-stealing schedulers , and runtime systems for high-performance computing. Professional Activities : Mats Brorsson serves as coordinator for the PaPP ARTEMIS project and is a member of the KTH-SICS Collaboration in Scalable Computing Systems. His publications reflect deep engagement with task scheduling , cache coherence protocols , and adaptive resource management for parallel systems.

• Parallel Computing
• Programming Models
• System Software
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Dr. Erik Billing is a researcher at the University of Skövde , actively contributing to the School of Informatics and affiliated with the Interaction Lab (ILAB) . His work focuses on human-robot interaction (HRI), cognitive ergonomics, and extended reality (XR) applications in industrial and educational contexts. Research Pillars : Human-Robot Interaction, Cognitive Ergonomics, Eye-Tracking, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Digital Human Modeling Key Projects : RO-LIV (social robots for elderly), EWASS (industrial HRI), OKAVIM (XR competency) Funding : Supported by AFA Insurance and Vinnova grants His recent work includes investigating body language in social robots, expectation formation in HRI, and gaze-based worker behavior prediction. Dr. Billing serves as editor for SweCog conference proceedings and contributes to VR/XR motor learning research.

• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Cognitive Ergonomics
• Eye-Tracking Technology
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Sven Widmalm serves as Professor at Uppsala University's Department of History of Science and Ideas, where his scholarship examines the historical interplay between scientific practice and societal structures. His academic profile centers on the institutional frameworks governing scientific knowledge production across centuries. His research spans critical domains including: Historical analysis of international scientific conferences as knowledge-shaping mechanisms Evolution of Nobel prizes and scientific recognition systems Nordic science policy development from Enlightenment to contemporary eras Ethical dimensions in 20th-century scientific practice Sociopolitical contexts of biochemistry and astronomy history Science-society relations during political upheavals including the Third Reich Recent publications reveal a methodological emphasis on conference diplomacy and moral economies of research, particularly through studies of Nobel Symposia (1969-1978) and big science collaborations. His work consistently interrogates how scientific communities negotiate authority, ethics, and international cooperation amid geopolitical tensions. Widmalm's scholarship appears in leading journals including British Journal for the History of Science , Notes and Records of the Royal Society , and Isis , alongside significant contributions to edited volumes on science history and policy. His collaborative projects with scholars like Charlotte Bigg and Geert Somsen demonstrate transnational research networks. While specific grant details and awards aren't documented in available sources, his publication record indicates sustained engagement with major historical questions in science studies. No information regarding academic advising or laboratory affiliations appears in current records.

• History of Science
• Science Policy
• Scientific Conferences
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Sverker Finnström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology, Uppsala University. With a focus on African societies, particularly in northern Uganda, his work bridges ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical approaches to vulnerability and postwar realities. Current affiliation: Uppsala University Academic rank: Associate Professor (since 2009) Research program: Engaging Vulnerability, focusing on war's lingering effects His ethnographic work in Acholiland since 1997 explores the intersections of war, existential uncertainty, and cultural resilience. Finnström emphasizes non-linear narratives and analytical vulnerability, challenging simplistic portrayals of conflict zones. Key themes include: Postwar societal dynamics Intergenerational trauma Local vs global peace efforts Critical analysis of humanitarian interventions Role of storytelling in reconciliation Magical thinking in global warfare Recent publications examine open-ended anthropological approaches and the enduring impact of war on everyday life. His 2008 book Living with Bad Surroundings and 2013 co-edited volume Virtual War and Magical Death have become foundational texts in the field. Awarded the Margaret Mead Award in 2009, Finnström has held positions at Gulu University, Stockholm University, and the Hugo Valentin Centre. He served as chair of the Swedish Anthropological Association (2013-2015) and contributes regularly to academic debates through book reviews and public commentary.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Conflict Studies
• Postcolonial Theory
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Fredrik Åhs is a Professor at Mid Sweden University within the Department of Psychology and Social Work (PSO). His research focuses on the intersection of neuroscience , psychology , and genetics , particularly in understanding anxiety disorders , depression , and fear conditioning mechanisms. Åhs employs advanced neuroimaging techniques, including fMRI and PET , to explore brain function in relation to stress biology , genetic factors , and treatment responses . His recent work emphasizes polygenic risk prediction for mental health conditions, machine learning applications in anxiety disorder classification, and interpersonal distance dynamics in trauma-affected populations. Åhs also investigates exhaustion disorder through network analysis and multimodal interventions, contributing to Swedish clinical trials and global mental health research . Collaborative mega-analyses, such as those from the ENIGMA-Anxiety Working Group , highlight his transdiagnostic approach to neuroimaging studies. Åhs' research spans serotonin and dopamine systems in anxiety, brain connectivity in fear regulation, and social support dynamics in posttraumatic stress. His methodological innovations include virtual reality environments for fear conditioning studies and multitracer PET for receptor binding analysis. Current projects integrate Swedish national registries with multimodal data to predict long-term pain and mental health outcomes.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Anxiety Disorders
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Professor Julie Bernhardt co-leads The Florey's Stroke theme and directs the AVERT Early Intervention Research Program at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne, Australia. As Australia's foremost stroke rehabilitation clinical trialist, she heads the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery and chairs the International Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable, driving global innovation in post-stroke care. Her research pioneers transformative approaches to stroke recovery through early mobility interventions, hospital environment redesign, and patient-centered rehabilitation. Key focus areas include optimizing dose-response relationships in mobility training, integrating virtual reality for therapeutic environments, and addressing disparities in rehabilitation access. She champions co-design methodologies involving stroke survivors to ensure research directly impacts clinical practice and policy. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic shift toward interdisciplinary collaboration, blending clinical neuroscience with architectural design and digital health solutions. Her work increasingly emphasizes real-world implementation of evidence-based practices across diverse healthcare systems, with growing attention to young stroke survivors' unique needs and telehealth scalability post-pandemic. Her notable awards include: Honorary Life Membership, Stroke Foundation Australia (2018) Australian Financial Review/Westpac 100 Women of Influence (Global category, 2016) Austin Medical Research Foundation Distinguished Scientist (2016) American Heart Association Stroke Rehabilitation Award (2016) Chief Executive Women Scholarship MIT Sloan (2016) Viscount Linley Award, Stroke Association (2016) Male or Female Change Champion of the Year (2015) Professor Bernhardt leads the AVERT Early Rehabilitation Research Group, which operates as a nexus for international collaboration involving 40+ institutions. The group pioneers novel trial methodologies like the multi-arm adaptive AVERT DOSE study while developing practical tools for rehabilitation environments through partnerships with architects and designers. Current initiatives focus on translating research into hospital design standards and community-based rehabilitation frameworks.

• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Clinical Trials
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