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Torbjörn Forslid is a Professor of Comparative Literature at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature (SOL), where he also serves as the First and Second-cycle Studies Manager. He has been a Professor at Lund University since 2011, following his time as a Senior Lecturer and later Associate Professor at Malmö University (2000-2011). Forslid is also affiliated with the Birgit Rausing Centre for Medical Humanities (BRCMH), demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work.
His academic credentials include a Doctor of Literature from Lund University (2000) and a Master of Science in Economics with an international focus from Lund University (1986). He has served on the Swedish Research Council's expert group on gender (2007-2012) and is an active cultural commentator, writing for Sydsvenskan and participating in various media contexts including television and radio.
Forslid's research primarily focuses on Comparative Literature, Children's Literature, and the intersection of literature with health and well-being. He is particularly known for his pioneering work on shared reading practices and their therapeutic applications. His research portfolio reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting humanities with health sciences, psychology, and cognitive studies. The fingerprint analysis of his work shows significant contributions in areas including Reading, Celebrity Studies, Health and Well-Being, Shared Reading, and Scoping Reviews.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward evidence-based literary interventions for health improvement, with the 2025 scoping review representing the cutting edge of this research. Forslid's work bridges traditional literary scholarship with practical applications in healthcare settings, particularly through projects like SHARP (Shared Reading After Pain Rehabilitation).
- Member, Sektionsstyrelse 2, Språk- och litteraturcentrum
- Member, Fakultetsstyrelsen, Humanistiska och teologiska fakulteterna
As an educator, Forslid teaches courses including LIVA27 (Comparative Literature: New Perspectives on European Classics), LIVB30 (Literary Practices I), LIVK10 (Comparative Literature: Level 3 - Bachelor Course), and LIVR50 (Literature-Culture-Media: An Introduction). He actively supervises doctoral students, currently serving as Supervisor for 'The literary geography of the ocean' and Assistant Supervisor for 'Feminin Monstrosity and Materiality in 21st century Nordic Eco Horror.'
Forslid recently co-organized the National Subject Conference in Literary Studies 2024 (October 2-3, 2024) and participated in media discussions about improving reading experiences (September 12, 2024). His research contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being, positioning literature as a valuable tool for therapeutic interventions and social connection.
