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Hans Malmström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Language for Specific Purposes and Communication within the Department of Science Communication and Learning at Chalmers University of Technology. He serves as Vice-Dean for Research and Postgraduate Education at his department and teaches across three of Chalmers' degree programs, with particular responsibility for integrated communication elements in the Engineering Physics and Engineering Mathematics programs.
Malmström's research focuses on the interface between applied linguistics and learning, with particular emphasis on second language acquisition (especially academic vocabulary and terminology) in academic learning environments where English is used as the language of instruction. His work also examines how consciously integrated language and communication affect subject learning. His research portfolio spans multiple dimensions of English Medium Instruction (EMI), academic vocabulary development, and language integration in disciplinary teaching.
Analysis of Malmström's recent publications reveals a strong focus on academic reading challenges, teacher preparedness in EMI contexts, language proficiency measurement, and the intersection of language and disciplinary learning. His work demonstrates a consistent concern with practical applications in higher education settings, particularly examining how language policies and practices impact student learning outcomes across different disciplines and linguistic backgrounds. Recent work increasingly addresses the impact of AI language tools in academic contexts.
Malmström leads three research projects funded by the Swedish Research Council and STINT (The Foundation for Internationalisation of Higher Education and Research), and participates in a Danish Research Council-funded project on multilingual competence led by the University of Copenhagen.
As an academic leader, Malmström serves as Series Editor for Routledge Studies in English Medium Instruction (with Diane Pecorari) and is one of the editors of the Journal of English-Medium Instruction (John Benjamins). He currently supervises two doctoral students and has been instrumental in developing communication-integrated curricula in engineering programs.
