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Sofia Karlsson is a Research Fellow at Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University, specializing in Business Administration and Management. She concurrently holds a Staff Scientist (on leave) position at the Department of Diagnostics and Intervention, located at Norrlands University Hospital. Her work focuses on emergency preparedness across diverse contexts such as chemical incidents, mining disasters, and road tunnel emergencies.
Her research interests emphasize collaborative response strategies among organizations, healthcare preparedness, and improving first-response systems through simulation and qualitative studies. Key areas include inter-organizational knowledge sharing, non-technical skill development in crisis leadership, and enhancing EMS personnel training.
Karlsson’s publications analyze scenarios like chemical/radiologic/nuclear threats, underground mining safety, and tactical decision-making during major incidents. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in emergency management, emphasizing systemic preparedness and cross-sector coordination.
Though no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, her contributions highlight critical gaps in real-world emergency response systems. Her advising role isn’t documented here, but her research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing complex crisis scenarios. She is affiliated with Umeå University’s medical and emergency-focused research groups, though specific lab affiliations aren’t detailed.
