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Magnus Boström is a researcher and educator at Linnaeus University's Kalmar Maritime Academy within the Faculty of Technology. He has been working at the academy since 2009, combining teaching and research in maritime studies. Prior to joining the academy, he worked with high-speed navigation in the Swedish Navy and served as a deck officer on merchant vessels, bringing practical maritime experience to his academic work.
Boström completed his doctoral studies in Maritime Science between 2013-2020, with research focused on icebreaker operations and the complexities of cooperation between different ships. His educational background combines practical maritime experience with advanced academic training, positioning him as a bridge between industry practice and academic research.
His primary research interests center on organizational and social work environments in maritime settings. He investigates how to create workplaces on board ships that are free from bullying and harassment, where all crew members feel welcome and can thrive. His work emphasizes the crucial connection between communication practices, safety outcomes, and social inclusion in the maritime industry. Boström is particularly interested in how gender awareness in communication can create more inclusive environments that provide equal opportunities for all seafarers to succeed.
Analysis of Boström's publication record reveals a consistent focus on maritime safety, communication, and social work environments. His research spans from technical aspects of ship-to-ship communication protocols to broader organizational issues like bullying prevention and gender equality in the maritime sector. A notable trend is his progression from studying specific operational contexts (like icebreaker operations) to addressing systemic issues affecting the entire maritime industry, particularly around social sustainability and workforce development.
- Research group member in Maritime Science at Linnaeus University
- Safety representative for the Faculty of Technology
- Teacher representative on the FTK board (2022-2024)
- Member of the Steering Group for Equal Opportunities (2023-2025)
Boström is actively involved in several research projects, including the evaluation of quality-enhancing measures within sea-based supervision, incentives for skills supply in socially sustainable shipping, and practical work environment management for gender diversity in the maritime sector. His research often involves collaboration with industry partners to ensure practical relevance and impact.
He leads and contributes to research teams focused on creating safer, more inclusive maritime workplaces. His work with the Maritime Science research group addresses critical issues like working life, organization and risk management, environmental effects of shipping, and marine spatial planning.
