معرفی
Tord Hjalt is an Associate Professor and Project Coordinator at the Division for Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (LTH), Lund University. As a member of the LTH Profile Area: Engineering Health, he contributes to interdisciplinary research aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His academic profile includes 1998 citations, over 1000 hours of teaching experience (PBL tutor, lecturer, lab supervisor), and significant contributions to research grants exceeding MSEK 300 from agencies like VR, VINNOVA, and EU.
Research Interests:
- Cell and molecular biology
- Medical genetics and neurosciences
- Motor neuron development
- Stem cell differentiation into dopamine neurons
- Vascular smooth muscle receptor signaling
- Developmental biology of extraocular muscles
Research Trends: His work spans developmental neuroscience, molecular genetics, and translational medicine, focusing on gene regulation (e.g., Pitx2), motor neuron subtypes, and stem cell applications for neurodegenerative and genetic disorders like osteopetrosis.
Academic Contributions: Hjalt has supervised teaching activities and lab work while leading research initiatives. He actively organizes academic events, including the Engineering Health Seminars and Energy Transition Lunch Seminars since 2024.
