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Tobbe Petterson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Lund University, specializing in intelligence analysis. With a career spanning over a decade, he has established himself as a leading academic in the field of intelligence studies, particularly focusing on human-based intelligence (HUMINT) and military intelligence.
His research interests include:
- Human-based intelligence (HUMINT) methodology and practice
- Military intelligence operations and analysis
- Method development and training issues in intelligence practice
- Collaboration between academia and intelligence practice
- Surveillance studies and privacy issues
Petterson has been instrumental in bridging the gap between intelligence academia and practice. He coordinates the "Intelligent Intelligence" think tank, where researchers and practitioners from intelligence agencies meet to exchange knowledge. He also serves as coordinator for the ASG project "In the interest of the nation: The importance of language, memory and law for intelligence operations" at the Pufendorf Institute, and manages annual conferences for intelligence personnel at Lund University.
His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on intelligence education, methodology, and practice. The research spans medical intelligence, military applications, surveillance studies, and HUMINT methodology. His work often involves collaboration with Swedish intelligence agencies and other security organizations, reflecting his commitment to practical applications of academic research.
Petterson completed his doctoral thesis titled "The Scientific Intelligence Operation - On Acquisition and Gender" in 2012, establishing a foundation for his subsequent research in intelligence methodology.
