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Emil Erdtman is a researcher at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University. He recently completed his PhD at Lund University in 2024 with a dissertation on Universal Design in Practice, focusing on collaboration for inclusive urban development. His current work at Stockholm University involves the project "Living conditions from adolescence to old age for people with disabilities" in collaboration with Professor Dan-Olof Rooth.
Emil's educational background includes a PhD from Lund University completed in 2024. His doctoral research employed ethnographic methods including interviews, workshops, and participatory observation across three Swedish municipalities to study inclusive urban development.
Emil's research centers on making society more inclusive for people with disabilities. His work spans several interconnected areas:
- Universal Design and inclusive urban development
- History of assistive technology in Sweden
- Inclusive labor market policies
- User participation in welfare policy and innovation
His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on accessibility, universal design, and disability inclusion across urban planning, social policy, and technological development. His recent work shows an evolving trajectory from theoretical frameworks to practical applications of inclusive design principles, with increasing emphasis on historical perspectives and labor market inclusion.
Emil has published in respected journals including the Journal of Accessibility and Design for All, Journal of Urban Design, Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, and Scand Journal of Disability Research, establishing himself as an emerging scholar in disability inclusion research.
As part of his research activities, Emil coordinates contacts with companies, organizations, and individuals related to disability inclusion. He has experience with various research methodologies including ethnographic approaches, Appreciative Inquiry, and historical analysis of technological development, demonstrating methodological versatility in his approach to inclusive design research.
