Catharina Landström

Catharina Landström serves as Associate Professor and Head of Unit at the Division of Science, Technology and Society within the Department of Technology Management and Economics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Her position reflects a dual role in academic scholarship and administrative leadership within the university's technology-focused social science division.

Her research spans interdisciplinary fields at the intersection of societal dynamics and technological development, with core interests in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Technology Management, and the socioeconomic dimensions of innovation. This work critically examines how scientific knowledge and technological systems co-evolve with social structures, policy frameworks, and cultural practices, emphasizing democratic governance of emerging technologies.

As Head of Unit for the Division of Science, Technology and Society, she oversees research initiatives exploring the complex feedback loops between scientific advancement, engineering practices, and societal transformation. The division operates within Chalmers' Department of Technology Management and Economics, which bridges engineering disciplines with social science methodologies to address contemporary challenges in sustainable development and responsible innovation.