Karl Andersson

Professor Karl Andersson serves as Dean for the Faculty of Science and Technology and Head of Subject for Cyber Security at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå, Sweden. He holds positions in both the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Systems and Space Engineering, with research focus primarily in cybersecurity and next-generation network technologies.

Dr. Andersson earned his Master's degree in Computer Science and Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm before working in industry with Capgemini Group as a consultant, project manager, business developer, and branch manager. He returned to academia to complete his PhD with a dissertation titled "On Access Network Selection Models and Mobility Support in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks." His postdoctoral work included research appointments at Columbia University in New York and as a JSPS Fellow at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Tokyo.

His research interests span cybersecurity, 5G/6G networks, Internet of Things, wireless network mobility, and explainable artificial intelligence. From 2017-2023, he led the Center for Distance-spanning Technology at LTU, focusing on fifth and sixth generation mobile networks, IoT, and data centers. His recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in applying machine learning to cybersecurity challenges and medical diagnostics.

Professor Andersson's publication record shows a strategic evolution from wireless networking fundamentals to applied cybersecurity and machine learning solutions. His recent 2025 publications indicate active research in explainable AI frameworks, malicious URL detection, and medical applications of machine learning, suggesting an interdisciplinary approach that bridges cybersecurity with healthcare applications.

• Senior Member of IEEE
• Senior Member of ACM
• General Chair for IEEE Conference on Local Computer Networks (LCN) 2020-2021
• Reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing and IEEE Transactions on Computers
• Member of editorial boards for Journal of Internet Services and Information Security and Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications

As Dean for the Faculty of Science and Technology since January 2022, Professor Andersson oversees significant research funding and academic programs. His service as a reviewer for major conferences (ICC, Globecom, VTC, WCNC) and journals demonstrates his standing in the academic community. The Center for Distance-spanning Technology that he led from 2017-2023 likely secured substantial research grants in 5G/6G and IoT domains.

Based in Campus Skellefteå at Forskargatan 1, Professor Andersson's work through the Department of Computer Science and Department of Systems and Space Engineering connects theoretical research with practical applications in next-generation networking and security. His leadership of the Center for Distance-spanning Technology positioned LTU as a significant player in 5G/6G research, while his recent publications suggest expanding collaborations with medical researchers applying AI to healthcare challenges.