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Rikard Eriksson is a Professor of Economic Geography at Umeå University, with affiliations at the Centre for Regional Science (Cerum). As Associate Head of Department and Research Coordinator, he bridges academic leadership with empirical research.
- Primary Affiliation: Department of Geography, Umeå University
- Secondary Affiliation: Centre for Regional Science (Cerum)
His research explores evolutionary regional economic transformation, agglomeration economies, and labor market dynamics. Current projects focus on green technology investments in Northern Sweden and regional adaptation to structural shocks like plant closures. He contributes to journals such as Economic Geography and Regional Studies, emphasizing empirical rigor and policy relevance.
Recent publications analyze job market coherence, co-worker networks, and the societal impacts of megaprojects like Northvolt. He supervises PhD, master’s, and bachelor’s students while serving on editorial boards for Geografiska Annaler B and Geography Compass.
Scientific Recognition
- 2024 Regional Science Publication of the Year
- 2020 Nordea Prize for Social Sciences
- 2017 Best Paper Award in Regional Studies
- 2010 Regional Studies Association Early Career Award
Eriksson’s work intersects with grants addressing sustainable regional transitions and labor market polarization, as highlighted in recent departmental announcements (2024). His teaching focuses on economic geography and advanced quantitative methods.
