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Tomas Hellström is a Professor at Lund University's Faculty of Economics and Management, affiliated with CIRCLE (Center for Innovation, Research and Competence in the Learning Economy). His academic profile centers on the organization of research, evaluation methodologies, and the impact of research policies on science and knowledge production.
His research spans critical areas including research policy analysis, funding mechanisms, knowledge production frameworks, and the sociology of academic work. Hellström examines how excellence funding schemes influence researcher behavior, how relevance is established in social sciences and humanities, and the challenges of cross-sectoral mobility in research careers. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implications for research management and policy development, with particular attention to university-industry collaborations, governance of interdisciplinary research, and evaluation of research impact.
Hellström's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the tensions between traditional academic values and emerging demands for societal relevance in research. His work explores methodological approaches to studying research organization and the practical implications of policy decisions on research practices.
He has led and contributed to significant research projects including KNOWSCIENCE (2016-2021), Urban Arena (ongoing since 2022), and Priority-setting for research, development, and innovation (ongoing since 2015). His collaborative network extends across multiple institutions and countries, reflecting his engagement with international research communities focused on science policy and research evaluation.
Hellström has supervised PhD students, served as guest editor for academic journals including Studies in Higher Education, and organized academic conferences such as the KNOWSCIENCE project conference in 2018. His work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals through research on knowledge production and policy frameworks.
