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Maja Elmgren is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry and Educational Developer at Uppsala University's Department of Chemistry and Faculty of Science and Technology. Since 2009, she has directed the Council for Educational Development (TUR), focusing on academic leadership, chemistry education, and scholarly teaching. Her research spans physical chemistry, chemistry/physics education, and higher education development.
Research Interests:
- Leadership in higher education and doctoral assessment
- Educational expertise in academia
- Student learning in thermodynamics and kinetics
- Chemistry education through international cooperation
- Quantum mechanics conceptualization
- Thermal phenomena visualization via infrared cameras
Article Trends: Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary learning (chemistry-mathematics), assessment reform in doctoral education, student-centered pedagogy, and technological tools in science education. Subfields include mathematical modeling, entropy understanding, and VR-funded projects on science teacher roles.
Scientific Awards:
- Medal for Merit from Uppsala Science and Technology Student Union (2011)
- Distinguished Teaching Award from Uppsala University (2001)
Academic Roles:
- Director, Council for Educational Development (TUR) since 2009
- Author of "Academic Teaching" (2018) and "Universitetspedagogik" (2016)
- International collaborations with IUPAC and VR-funded projects
- Specializes in entropy/thermodynamics education and infrared camera applications
