Håkan Gustafsson

Håkan Gustafsson is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine and the Radiological Sciences Unit. His work focuses on the clinical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in mammography and radiation physics, with a particular emphasis on validating AI systems for clinical use and health economics in medical imaging. He leads the AIM research program, which explores AI implementation in mammography screening, including validation and cost-benefit analysis.

• Master's degree in physics
• Doctorate in radiation physics (2008)
• Associate Professor in Medical Radiation Physics since 2013

His research integrates structured methodologies for AI validation in healthcare, ensuring robustness and clinical relevance. He collaborates on national initiatives to establish safe, transparent AI integration frameworks in healthcare. Recent publications highlight his work on AI calibration, photon-counting CT technology, and external validation platforms for breast imaging algorithms. Gustafsson also contributes to foundational studies in radiation dosimetry and biochemical processes in nephrology and oncology.

At Linköping University, Gustafsson works within the Radiological Sciences Unit, which conducts research in medical radiology, radiation physics, and radiochemistry. His interdisciplinary approach bridges technical innovation with clinical application, aiming to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence-based AI deployment and advanced imaging techniques.