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Brinton Seashore-Ludlow is an Associate Professor at the Department of Oncology-Pathology, Karolinska Institute (KI), where he serves as team leader in Olli Kallioniemi's research group and group leader of the biology team at Chemical Biology Consortium Sweden (CBCS), SciLifeLab's national infrastructure. PhD in Biochemistry, KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2012) MSc in Chemical Biology, California Institute of Technology (2007) BA in Biochemistry, Macalester College (2001) His research bridges precision medicine and cancer biology through: Developing ex vivo patient-derived models for drug response prediction Molecular determinants of therapeutic efficacy Integration of high-content imaging with translational studies Focus on ovarian, breast, and pediatric cancers AI-driven analysis of drug sensitivity data Recent articles demonstrate: 3D tumor spheroid platforms for drug testing Epigenetic regulators in neuroblastoma Microfluidics for high-throughput assays Cancer-stroma interactions in treatment resistance Clinical validation of precision diagnostics He co-organizes the Overview Course in Cancer Drug Discovery at KI and leads projects funded by the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation.

• Precision Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Drug Discovery
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Julia Kuhlin is a Research Fellow in digital humanities at Humlab, Umeå University, leading research on Swedish Free Churches' visual communication on Instagram and religious digital creatives. Her work bridges religious studies and digital media analysis. Research focuses on: Digital religion and social media engagement Lived religion in Pentecostal communities Interreligious relations and gender aspects World Christianity with regional focus on India and Sweden Publications demonstrate consistent focus on religious adaptation to digital platforms and ethnographic studies of Christian communities. Recent work emphasizes deconstruction of religious narratives through new media formats like podcasts.

• Digital Religion
• Lived Religion
• World Christianity
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Johan Eriksson is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Uppsala University's Department of Art History, serving as Head of Department and Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies. His work integrates traditional art historical scholarship with cutting-edge digital methodologies, focusing on cultural heritage reconstruction and virtual museum development. His research spans digital art history , visual communication , and Renaissance studies , with specialized expertise in Italian and Japanese art traditions. Eriksson pioneers digital pedagogy through projects like The Digital Seminar 2.0 , examining how virtual reconstructions of historical sites (e.g., Royal Palace Stockholm) transform art historical methodology and public engagement with cultural heritage. His scholarship reveals strong interdisciplinary connections between art history, computer science, and urban studies. Eriksson's publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on virtual museum development as both research tool and preservation strategy, with growing emphasis on cross-cultural exchange (particularly Sweden-Japan collaborations) and sustainable heritage tourism. His work bridges technical innovation with deep art historical analysis, notably in reconstructing historical display contexts and examining visual rhetoric in Renaissance courts. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. As Program Manager for the Master's Program in Digital Art Studies and Chair of JSPS SAC, Eriksson actively mentors graduate students while securing research funding for major projects including The Virtual Museum and Visual Communication in Early Modern Japan . His grant portfolio reflects strong institutional support for digital humanities initiatives at Uppsala University. Through leadership of JSPS SAC and project teams like Renaissance Rooms , Eriksson coordinates international research networks focused on digital reconstruction methodologies. His current initiatives emphasize collaborative development of virtual environments that integrate art historical research with immersive technologies for both scholarly and public applications.

• Digital Art History
• Visual Communication
• Renaissance Art
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Sven Bölte is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet where he leads the research group focused on Autism, ADHD and other developmental neurological conditions as part of the Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND). His work bridges clinical research, education, and practical implementation of evidence-based approaches for neurodevelopmental conditions. Professor Bölte's research spans multiple domains within neurodevelopmental disorders, with particular emphasis on implementing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for autism and ADHD using digital solutions. His group has developed and evaluated social skills training programs (KONTAKT, SKOLKONTAKT, iKONTAKT) for autistic children and adolescents, conducted twin research through the Roots of Autism and ADHD Twin Study in Sweden (RATSS), and advanced diagnostic instruments for autism, ADHD, social cognition, and adaptive behavior. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on translating research into practice, with significant work on strengths-based approaches, social inclusion, neurodiversity-affirmative assessment, and the development of practical tools for clinicians and educators. The research demonstrates increasing attention to adult experiences of autism, cross-cultural validation of interventions, and the integration of digital technology in assessment and intervention. Bölte's group also delivers extensive educational components for professionals through KI-Utbildning (Assignment Education), making it one of the largest providers of training on diagnosis and support for individuals with developmental neurological conditions within Karolinska Institutet. His work frequently addresses policy implications, as evidenced by participation in Swedish parliamentary discussions about autism and ADHD.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Marina Svensson is Professor of Modern China Studies and Head of Department at the Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University. She is also Director of Third Cycle Studies and Office Director at the Centre, and a member of Lund University’s Profile Area on Human Rights. Her research is interdisciplinary, focusing on human rights, cultural heritage, media, digital society, and academic freedom in contemporary China. Research Interests: Her work spans visual cultures (documentary film, photography), digital ethnography, civic engagement, and youth issues in China. She explores how digital platforms enable or constrain voice and activism, and investigates the politics of cultural heritage and identity. Her recent focus includes academic freedom and its global implications. Publications & Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019–2024) reflect a strong emphasis on digital China, youth, human rights, and academic freedom. She frequently publishes in journals related to media, heritage, and China studies, often combining ethnographic insights with policy analysis. Her work bridges academic research and public debate. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She supervises PhD and master’s students and has led major research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council, Sida, and the Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation. Projects include 'Digital China,' 'Cultural Heritage,' 'Investigative Journalism,' and 'Legal Empowerment of the Poor.' Labs and Teams: She co-leads the 'Lund Human Rights Research Hub' (LHRRH), an interdisciplinary network. She has collaborated with scholars across Sweden and internationally, particularly in projects involving law, media, and human rights in China.

• Human Rights
• Modern China Studies
• Cultural Heritage
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Charlotta Krispinsson is a Senior Lecturer in Art History at Umeå University, Sweden. She specializes in 17th-century art and visual culture with a focus on copying practices, portraiture, and the use of prints in Northern Europe. Previously, she held positions at Södertörn University, Uppsala University, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt University in Berlin funded by the Swedish Research Council. Her educational background includes a PhD in Art History from Stockholm University (2016) with a dissertation on national portrait collections and late 19th- and early 20th-century art historical writings on early modern portraiture. She has also been a research fellow at the Rubenianum in Antwerp (2023). Krispinsson's research centers on how prints functioned as vehicles for artistic transmission in 17th-century Sweden and Norway, examining how painters like Gottfried Hendtzschel and Elias Fiigenschoug used prints after Rubens' designs for church commissions. Her work challenges traditional art historical narratives by highlighting the importance of copying practices rather than originality in peripheral European contexts. Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from her doctoral work on portrait collections toward increasingly specific studies of copying practices in Northern European art. She examines how prints after Rubens were used as templates for religious paintings in Norwegian churches, revealing how artistic production functioned in regions distant from major artistic centers. Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by Swedish Research Council (Vetenskapsrådet) Krispinsson has presented her research at numerous international conferences including NORDIK meetings across Scandinavia. She teaches art history at multiple Swedish universities and has been actively involved in conference organization, particularly sessions on pre-modern art histories of migration and exchange. Her current research continues to explore the widespread use of prints as models for painting in seventeenth-century Sweden.

• 17th-century Art History
• Visual Culture in Sweden
• Image Theory
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Victoria Van Orden Martinez is a Researcher at Lund University's Department of History and Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, specializing in Holocaust studies, refugee experiences, and postwar knowledge production. Her work bridges history, migration studies, and gender studies, with a particular focus on how survivors of Nazi persecution who became refugees documented atrocities and shaped historical memory. She is affiliated with multiple research networks including NORAH (North European Center for Research on Antisemitism and the Holocaust), the Migrant Knowledge Network at the German Historical Institute, and the Nordic Jewish Studies Network. Education: Ph.D. in History from Linköping University (2024) Dissertation: 'Afterlives: Jewish and Non-Jewish Polish Survivors of Nazi Persecution in Sweden Documenting Nazi Atrocities, 1945-1946' Dr. Martinez's research centers on the intersection of Holocaust studies, gender, and refugee experiences, particularly focusing on how survivors became knowledge actors in documenting Nazi atrocities. Her work examines the Polish Research Institute in Lund (PIZ) archive, which was recently added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, analyzing how emotions functioned as vehicles of knowledge in survivor testimonies. She investigates how women survivors of Nazi persecution who were medical professionals navigated their careers after the war, and how displacement shaped historical memory and knowledge production. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the materiality of Holocaust memory, the psychological dimensions of testimony, and the epistemic value of emotions in historical documentation. Martinez's work demonstrates how refugee communities created knowledge networks that documented atrocities while simultaneously processing trauma, with particular attention to how gender shaped these experiences. Her research bridges European and American scholarly traditions, connecting Swedish archival materials with broader Holocaust studies. Scientific Awards: Nils Karlebys stiftelse för Skånsk Kultur och Historia, Stipendium (2025) As an editorial board member of Collections: A Journal for Museum and Archives Professionals and an Affiliated Non-residential Scholar at the USC Shoah Foundation, Martinez actively contributes to the development of methodologies for preserving and interpreting Holocaust testimony. Her work with the Ravensbrück archive at Lund University demonstrates her commitment to innovative approaches in historical research that center survivor experiences while examining the institutional frameworks that shape memory. She frequently presents at international conferences on topics ranging from Nazi concentration camps to refugee medical labor in postwar Sweden. Dr. Martinez is deeply embedded in collaborative research networks including the Migrant Knowledge Network at the German Historical Institute and the National Network for Holocaust Studies in Sweden. Her work with the Polish Research Institute in Lund (PIZ) archive has positioned her as a key scholar examining how displaced persons documented their experiences and contributed to historical knowledge production. Through her participation in multiple international research initiatives, she continues to expand our understanding of how trauma, displacement, and knowledge intersect in the aftermath of genocide.

• Holocaust Studies
• Second World War History
• Refugee and Migration Studies
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Dr. Frank Thomas Grub is Professor of German and Head of the Department of Modern Languages at Uppsala University. Educated at Universität des Saarlandes (Dr. phil. 2003) and promoted to Associate Professor at Gothenburg University (2012) before joining Uppsala as Professor (2018), he has been recognized as Excellent Teacher (2021). As founder of the Landeskunde Nord network since 2012 and editor of the Peter Lang book series since 2013, his career bridges academic research, educational innovation, and international collaboration. His research focuses on contemporary German-language literature , GDR cultural studies , and transcultural didactics . Key projects explore autobiographical writing, post-Wall literary representations, and the intersection of travel literature with cultural memory. Recent publications (2024-2025) examine media narratives of reunification and cultural stereotypes in language pedagogy. Prof. Grub contributes to German as a foreign language curriculum development Intercultural competence frameworks Editorial leadership in Northern European Germanistics His 2023-2025 works analyze graphic novels in education, migration discourse in literature, and media transitions during the Cold War.

• Contemporary German-Language Literature
• GDR Literature
• Cultural Studies Didactics
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Jimmy Jaldemark is a Professor at the Department of Education, Mid Sweden University, Sundsvall, Sweden. He serves as Research Leader of HEEL (Higher Education and E-Learning) and Head of Subject for the Discipline of Education. His roles include membership in the Faculty Board of Humanities and representation in the university-wide Education Council. He co-founded GRADE, a national graduate school in digital education, and leads the EARLI Centre for Excellence in AI in Learning and Instruction (AILI). His research focuses on AI, digitalization, lifelong learning, and networked learning. He co-edited *Networked Professional Learning* (2019) and guest-edited special issues in the *British Journal of Educational Technology*. He is an editor for that journal and serves on editorial boards for *Educational Research Review*, *Postdigital Science and Education*, and others. He supervises doctoral students and teaches in Behavioral Science and Education programs. Current projects include HEaD (Higher Education and Digitization) and BLAD (Need-based Learning through Adapted Participation). He collaborates internationally, notably in the AILI network exploring AI's educational impacts. His work spans educational development, organizational learning, and policy frameworks for lifelong learning in the digital era.

• AI
• Digitalisation
• Higher education
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Saleh Javadi is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Karlskrona, Sweden. He is actively engaged in research and teaching within the field of systems engineering. His educational background includes: B.Sc. in Electrical-Control Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology (2009) M.Sc. in Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering from The National University of Malaysia (2013) Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) (2021) Saleh Javadi's research focuses on signal processing, machine learning, and computer vision , with applications spanning remote sensing, intelligent transportation systems, and AI-driven industrial optimization. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, particularly in SAR imagery analysis, drone-based agricultural monitoring, and traffic surveillance systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on remote sensing technologies, particularly Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image processing and analysis. There's a clear trend toward applying machine learning techniques to solve complex problems in aerial and satellite imagery, traffic monitoring, and agricultural applications. His research shows interdisciplinary connections between computer vision, signal processing, and practical engineering applications. Saleh Javadi has received significant recognition for his innovative work: Innovator of the Year award (SKAPA – Innovation Prize in Memory of Alfred Nobel) in Blekinge for innovative efforts in optimizing and reducing energy consumption in industries by using artificial intelligence ÅForsk Entrepreneur's prize at the Swedish Innovation Council Day – Swedish Incubators & Science Park's annual conference in May 2019 Dr. Javadi is involved in practical applications of his research through projects such as "Artificiell intelligens AI kan reducera ogräsfrön i utsäde" (ongoing) and "Bekämpa Renkavle med hjälp av drönare och Artificiell Intelligens (AI)" (completed). His work demonstrates a strong commitment to translating academic research into real-world solutions that address industrial and environmental challenges. His research appears to be conducted within a collaborative framework, working with colleagues on drone technology, SAR image analysis, and AI applications across multiple domains including agriculture, maritime monitoring, and transportation systems.

• Systems engineering
• Signal processing
• Machine learning
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Giuseppe Grossi is Professor of Business Administration at Kristianstad University (Sweden), Research Professor of Accounting at Nord University (Norway), and Visiting Professor at Kozminski University (Poland). He serves as a part-time Associate Professor at the University of Siena (Italy) and has held visiting/researcher positions at Stockholm University, Sydney University, Victoria University of Wellington, and Kozminski University (2015–present). Kristianstad University: Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics Nord University: Research Professor of Accounting Kozminski University: Visiting Professor Research Focus: His work bridges smart cities , hybrid organizations , government accounting , and public sector auditing , emphasizing intersections with sustainability, governance, and digital transformation. He explores how accounting systems shape public value creation and accountability in complex institutional settings. Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2023–2025) analyze topics including: Socio-technical imaginaries in smart city sustainability Performance measurement for social sustainability in municipalities Digital transformation's impact on auditing practices Hybrid organizations' accounting tensions IPSAS implementation across European countries Leadership dynamics at the European Court of Auditors Leadership & Editorial Roles: Grossi chairs the Comparative International Governmental Accounting Research (CIGAR) network since 2023 and serves on editorial boards of 12 journals, including Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal and Pacific Accounting Review . He is Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management (since 2018) and Associate Editor of Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management (since 2021). Grants & Projects: He leads/co-leads research funded by the Swedish Research Council, Polish National Science Centre, Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, and Nordic Council of Ministers. Current projects include 'Measuring vulnerability – Reporting on social sustainability in Swedish municipalities' and 'Reinventing Auditing: A new role of the European Court of Auditors.'

• Public Sector Accounting
• Smart Cities
• Hybrid Organizations
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Meike Wagner serves as a Professor in Theatre Studies at Stockholm University, where she is affiliated with the Department of Culture and Aesthetics. She previously held a position in Theatre Studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich before joining Stockholm University. Professor Wagner also holds the distinguished position of Secretary General of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR), demonstrating her significant standing in the international academic community. Her research expertise spans multiple interconnected domains within theatre studies, with particular emphasis on mediality and theatre, performative bodies, performance art and contemporary theatre practices. She has made substantial contributions to reception theories, theatre theories, and the historical analysis of 19th century theatre. Her work frequently examines the relationship between theatre and revolution, exploring how theatrical practices both reflect and shape political consciousness and social transformation. Professor Wagner's interdisciplinary approach bridges historical scholarship with contemporary theoretical concerns, making her work relevant across multiple humanities disciplines. Professor Wagner has secured significant research funding, most notably an ERC Advanced Grant in 2020 for her project "Performing Citizenship. Social and Political Agency in Non-Professional Theatre Practice in Germany, France, Britain, Sweden and Switzerland (1780-1850)." This project investigates how amateur theatre around 1800 helped individuals develop their understanding of citizenship in emerging democracies. She previously led the "Performing Premodernity. Exploring Cultural Heritage through the Drottningholm Court Theatre" research project from 2013 to 2017, demonstrating her sustained commitment to historical theatre practices and their contemporary relevance. ERC Advanced Grant 2020 for "Performing Citizenship" research project Project leader for "Performing Premodernity" (2013-2017) Secretary General of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) As Secretary General of IFTR, Professor Wagner plays a pivotal role in shaping international theatre research agendas and facilitating global scholarly exchange. Her ERC-funded project represents a significant contribution to understanding the relationship between theatrical practice and civic identity formation during a critical historical period. Her leadership in these substantial research initiatives demonstrates her capacity to direct complex, multinational scholarly collaborations that bridge historical and contemporary concerns in theatre studies.

• Theatre Studies
• Mediality and Theatre
• Performative Bodies
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Adnan Mahmutovic is a Professor at the Department of English, Faculty of Humanities, Stockholm University. He has been lecturing at the department since 2007 and holds a PhD in English Literature from Stockholm University, as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from City University of Hong Kong. His academic expertise spans multiple areas: World Literature and Transnational Writing Postcolonial and Diasporic Literature Comics and Graphic Narrative Studies Creative Writing and Literary Editing Muslim and Islamic Cultural Studies Professor Mahmutovic's research focuses on the intersections of literature, space, and identity, particularly examining how writers navigate cultural and linguistic borders. His work explores how literary works claim space through dynamic relations between locations and orientations, as seen in his book "Claiming Space: Locations and Orientations in World Literatures" (2021). He has also made significant contributions to comics studies with "Visions of the Future in Comics" (2017) and "The Craft of Editing" (2018), which explores editorial practices in contemporary literature. His academic publications demonstrate a consistent engagement with postcolonial theory, particularly examining works by authors like Michael Ondaatje, Salman Rushdie, and Ben Okri. His early scholarly work "Ways of Being Free" (2012) established his interest in how migrant writers articulate existential conditions through their fictional worlds. More recent publications show an expansion into contemporary topics like Muslim-American writing, transnational superhero narratives, and Bosnian refugee experiences. Professor Mahmutovic has received numerous awards for his fiction writing and has served as a judge for prestigious literary prizes including the Neustadt Prize for Literature. He has also acted as fiction editor for "Two Thirds North," a journal of transnational writing, since 2010. His creative work complements his academic pursuits, with publications including "Thinner than a Hair" (2010), "How to Fare Well and Stay Fair" (2012), and "At the Feet of Mothers" (2020). His essay "Comics, War and Ordinary Miracles" has been adapted for BBC Radio, demonstrating the broader cultural impact of his work.

• World Literature
• Postcolonial Literature
• Transnational Writing
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David Dunér is a Professor at the Department of History of Ideas and Sciences, within Lund University's College of Humanities and Theology. He serves as Manager of Research and Postgraduate Education, focusing on the history of science and philosophy in Sweden (17th-18th centuries), astrobiology's history and philosophy, and cognitive history. Educated in Sweden, he defended his thesis on Swedenborg's natural philosophy in 2004. His key publications include Tankemaskinen (2012), Human Lifeworlds (2016), and Cognitive History (2019). Research trends include: Transdisciplinary analysis of apocalyptic themes through the At the End of the World program. Integration of cognitive science into historical research methodologies. Epistemological studies of biosignature detection in astrobiology. Scientific awards: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters Prize (2006) Einar Hansen Legacy Award (2010) Royal Gustavus Adolphus Academy Prize (2023) Editorial roles encompass leading the Ugglan: Lund Studies in the History of Ideas and Sciences series and serving on multiple international journal boards. He participates in academic networks like the Royal Physiographic Society and the New Society of Letters at Lund.

• History of Science
• Philosophy of Science
• Cognitive History
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Ester Appelgren is an Associate Professor in Journalism and Head of School at the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University. She holds a PhD in Media Technology and focuses on Data Journalism, Media Leadership, and Digital Integrity. Her work bridges technological innovation with ethical journalistic practices, particularly in crisis communication and public service media contexts. Educatio: PhD in Media Technology. Research interests include data-driven storytelling, media management during crises, and the evolving role of interactivity in journalism. She chairs the Journalism division of Nordmedia and serves on editorial boards for Digital Journalism and Journalistica . Her recent research explores pandemic-era media responses, ethical use of sensor data in journalism, and the paternalistic implications of interactive media. She has published widely on Nordic journalism trends and media convergence challenges. Currently, she is not participating in active research projects but remains active in editorial and academic leadership roles. Key contributions include analyzing media leadership during the pandemic, evaluating digital transformation in Swedish public service news, and critiquing technological determinism in journalism studies. Her work emphasizes balancing innovation with ethical accountability in data journalism practices.

• Data Journalism
• Media Leadership
• Digital Integrity
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