Camilla Wikström-Grotell

Camilla Wikström-Grotell serves as Vice Dean for Graduate School and Research at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, overseeing academic partnerships and research initiatives. She holds a PhD in Health Sciences and is an affiliated researcher at Mälardalen University. Her roles include international higher education quality evaluation and leadership in digital learning environment development.

Education Background: PhD in Health Sciences, M.Sc. in Healthcare, and Physiotherapy qualifications. She actively contributes to Nordic welfare model research and multidisciplinary teamwork in healthcare.

Research Focus: Prioritizes health promotion, health technology, social participation for vulnerable groups, and evidence-based practices. Specializes in physiotherapy theory development, service innovation, and digital pedagogy. Projects include the DITEPRACT guide for blended teaching and studies on faculty digital competence in health sciences.

Key Contributions: Authored/co-authored over 20 publications since 2016, focusing on healthcare education, sustainable development in curricula, and global competence building. Collaborates internationally in service development and higher education policy analysis.

Affiliations: Leading roles in Arcada Health Tech Hub and Patient Safety and Learning Centre. Involved in EU-funded networks and Nordic welfare system research.