Thomas Berglund

Thomas Berglund is a Professor of Sociology at the Department of Sociology and Work Science, University of Gothenburg. He also serves as Director of Wexsus, the West Sweden Nexus for Sustainable Development. His research focuses on labor market dynamics, including occupational change, job security, institutional transformation, and the societal impacts of the green transition. He explores political sociology themes like class structures and political attitudes, with a particular emphasis on how these intersect with labor market outcomes.

Current research projects include analyzing polarization in the Swedish labor market and studying green transition challenges in West Sweden's automotive sector. His work often involves collaboration with regional actors to establish sustainable growth frameworks. Key publications examine immigrant labor market integration, low-wage employment trends, and occupational prestige hierarchies.

Berglund's interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology with economic policy analysis, contributing to debates on Nordic welfare models and institutional adaptations. His research has been published in journals like Nordic Journal of Working Life Studies and Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, reflecting his commitment to both academic rigor and real-world policy relevance.