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Anders Malmberg is a Professor of Economic Geography at Uppsala University and Pro Vice Chancellor since 2012. He has held significant leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (2008-2011) and Director of the Centre for Research on Innovation and Industrial Dynamics (CIND) (2003-2011).
- PhD in Social and Economic Geography (Uppsala University, 1989)
- Visiting researcher at Durham University and Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study
His research focuses on industrial dynamics, cluster evolution, and local-regional development with emphasis on innovation processes in biotechnology and cultural industries. Funded projects include:
- Clusters and Innovation Systems in Time and Space (Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation, Vinnova)
- Centers of Excellence in Research and Innovation (Vinnova)
- Creativity in Cultural Industries (Handelsbankens forskningsstiftelser)
- Real-time Monitoring of Uppsala Bio Cluster (Vinnova)
With over 8,000 Google Scholar citations, he studies cluster theory, innovation systems, and spatial knowledge flows. He has led 12 publications, focusing on global-local knowledge interactions, path dependence, and regional competitiveness.
Scientific memberships and awards:
- Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2007)
- Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala (2005)
- Fellow of Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study (1999)
- Economic Council, Invest in Sweden Agency (1997-2009)
He has served on editorial advisory boards for five international journals and reviewed for 17 additional publications.
