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Kristina Trygg is an Associate Professor and Docent in Human Geography at Linköping University's Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA), within the Technology and Social Change (TEMAT) unit. She leads the master's program in Strategic Urban and Regional Planning and focuses on sustainable urban development, particularly energy transitions in transport and micromobility solutions. Her work integrates planning practices with climate goals, emphasizing municipal and regional strategies.
Education & Roles:
- Doctorate in Human Geography (Stockholm University, 2014)
- Docent in Human Geography (Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Linköping University, 2022)
- Deputy Senior Lecturer (2014) and Deputy Director in Transport (an area of excellence at LiU)
Research Interests: Sustainable urban planning, transport sector sustainability, micromobility (e.g., e-bikes, scooters), energy transition governance, and climate policy implementation. She emphasizes integrating sustainability into infrastructure projects and fostering socially inclusive innovations.
Key Projects:
- "Governance of Urban Micromobility in Swedish Municipalities": Designing strategies for energy-efficient transport systems.
- "Role of Spatial Planning in Energy Transition": Evaluating tools for sustainable transport planning.
- "ULALABS": A European Living Lab for urban climate challenges.
Grants & Recognition: Secured over SEK 63 million in Formas grants (2025) for projects on urban planning and sustainability.
Labs & Affiliations: Active in TEMAT and the STRIPE research group (Infrastructures, Politics, Environment). Collaborates with municipalities and international partners like Guangzhou University.
