Mona Holmqvist

Mona Holmqvist is a Professor of Educational Sciences specializing in school and the teaching profession at Lund University's Department of Educational Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. She serves as Director of Doctoral Studies in Educational Sciences and has held professorships since 2017, returning to Lund University in 2023 after positions at HKr, GU, and MAU. Her academic journey began with teacher certification for grades 4-6, subject teaching credentials for 7-9, and secondary teaching in pedagogy/psychology, culminating in her 1995 PhD in pedagogy from Lund University focused on teaching students with autism.

Her research spans learning theories, particularly variation theory development, and practice-based educational research from early childhood to higher education. Holmqvist has special expertise in subject didactics and special didactics for individuals with ADHD and autism. She has served as principal investigator for ten externally funded research projects and coordinated three research schools, including the National Research School for Pedagogical Work (2001-2010) and SET—Research School in Special Education for Teacher Educators (2018-2022).

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on inclusive education, special didactics, and early mathematics development, with particular attention to students with autism and ADHD. Current projects include a VR-funded study on number sense in 5-6 year-olds and an Erasmus project for higher education course development in Bhutan.

Professional leadership roles include Vice Chair of the Academic Merit Review Board in Higher Education Pedagogy at Lund University, membership on the Swedish Research Council's Committee for Educational Sciences, and editorial board positions for three academic journals.

• Director of Doctoral Studies in Educational Sciences at Lund University
• Principal Investigator for 10+ externally funded research projects
• Supervisor for 14 doctoral students and 9 licentiates
• Member of Swedish Research Council's Educational Science Committee
• Editorial board member for 3 academic journals

Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in inclusive educational settings and teacher professional development. Current research emphasizes content-inclusive teaching approaches that provide equitable learning opportunities for diverse student populations.