Henrik Sandberg is a Professor at the Division of Decision and Control Systems , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Stockholm, Sweden. He holds the title of Deputy Head of Division and is affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science . Education: MSc in Engineering Physics (1999) PhD in Automatic Control (2004) from Lund University Postdoctoral position at Caltech (pre-2007) Research Interests: Focus on cyber-physical systems security , power systems , model reduction , and fundamental limitations of control systems . Key sub-areas include attack detection , networked control , privacy-preserving estimation , and resilient control architectures . Publications: Over 150 papers across IEEE Transactions and Automatica , covering topics like stealthy attacks , distributed control , LQG optimization , and thermodynamic costs in filtering . Recent work includes LWE-based encrypted control and Bayesian deception mechanisms . Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper Award Finalist at IEEE CASE 2014; Best Student-Paper Award at IEEE CDC 2004. Grants & Projects: Leads the DYNACON project (WASP Cybersec cluster) and collaborates on CERCES (critical infrastructure resilience). Serves as examiner for multiple advanced courses in cybersecurity and control systems. Contact: Email: hsan@kth.se Phone: +46 (0)8 790 7294 Room: A:607, Malvinas Väg 10, Stockholm
Lars Ulander is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology specializing in radar remote sensing. His research focuses on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) signal processing, particularly for applications in forest biomass mapping and ground imaging using VHF/UHF-band systems. He is a key proposer for ESA's BIOMASS satellite mission (launching 2025) and leads the BorealScat project, utilizing a 50-meter tower-based tomographic radar to study boreal forest dynamics. His work spans radar system development, SAR tomography techniques, and environmental monitoring of forests and sea surface currents. Current research areas include vegetation water content estimation, bistatic radar configurations, and optimization of SAR data processing algorithms for multi-temporal analysis. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in P-band/L-band SAR for biomass retrieval, passive radar systems, and interferometric techniques. His articles investigate radar backscatter sensitivity to forest structure, moisture parameters, and seasonal changes, while contributing to mission design frameworks like SLAINTE and SESAME.
Lina Bertling Tjernberg is a Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Deputy Head of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) with responsibility for research conditions and impact. She served as Director of KTH's Energy Platform during 2018-2024 and holds memberships in IVA (Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences) and the IEEE Power & Energy Society. Research Focus: Applying mathematics (statistics, optimization, life cycle assessment) to enhance reliability and predictive maintenance in electric power systems, with emphasis on future electricity grids integrating microgrids, battery storage, HVDC, nuclear/pumped/hydro/wind/solar power, hydrogen, and electrified transport. Collaborations: Engaged with Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid), Addis Ababa University, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and IEA Wind. Key Research Trends: Recent articles highlight advancements in microgrid control (2025), SMR nuclear energy integration (2025), AI-driven asset management (2024), hydrogen sector coupling (2024), and renewable forecasting techniques (2024). Awards: 2021 Power Woman of the Year 2022 Energy Power List (Sweden’s top 20 energy influencers) Leadership Roles: Swedish Electromobility Center (SEC) board Chair of Swedish Electrical Standards (SEK Svensk Elstandard) Member, IEEE PES ISGT Europe steering committee
Zhonghai Lu is a Professor of Electronic Systems Design (specializing in Dependable and Autonomous Systems) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, part of the Department of Electrical Engineering in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). He serves as Program Director for KTH's Embedded Systems master's program and Director of Studies at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems. His research focuses on Network-on-Chip (NoC), computer architecture, embedded systems, and Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) of power electronics. He leads a research group exploring in-network processing and embedded intelligence, transforming passive networks into active computational frameworks. Lu holds a BSc from Beijing Normal University (1989), MSc and PhD from KTH (2002, 2007), and an MBA in Innovation and Growth from the University of Turku (2012). He has authored over 240 scientific papers, including journal articles and peer-reviewed conferences, with notable recognitions such as Best Paper Awards at NOCS’2015 and EU HiPEAC, and a Featured Paper in IEEE Transactions on Computers (2020). He serves as Associate Editor for ACM Transactions on Architecture and Code Optimization (TACO) and has chaired major conferences like HiPEAC’2017 and NOCS’2018. His research group’s recent work includes integrating AI into hardware acceleration, fault-tolerant neural networks, and RUL estimation for power electronics using recurrent neural networks. Lu has secured grants from the Swedish Research Council and Intel Corporation and developed courses like IL2230 (Hardware Architectures for Deep Learning) and IL2233 (Embedded Intelligence), pioneering embedded AI education at KTH. Education: BSc (Beijing Normal University), MSc/PhD (KTH), MBA (University of Turku) Awards: Best Paper Awards (NOCS, EU HiPEAC), Swedish Research Council Grants, Intel Research Gifts Labs/Teams: Research Group on In-Network Processing and Embedded Intelligence
Luca Peretti is an Associate Professor in Electric Machines and Drives at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering, Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems. He works as a researcher in the EMD (Electric Machines and Drives) group and serves as Partner Director for KTH's strategic partnership with ABB. Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (2005) from University of Udine, Ph.D. from University of Padova (2008) Professional Experience: Postdoc at University of Padova (2009-2010), Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research (2010-2018), Associate Professor at KTH (2018-present) His research focuses on: Automatic parameter estimation in electric machines Multiphase drive systems Sensorless control algorithms Loss segregation in drive systems Condition monitoring of industrial and transportation applications Recent publications demonstrate expertise in variable phase-pole machines, harmonic plane decomposition, predictive control algorithms, and advanced modeling of permanent magnet motors. Key application areas include transportation electrification, wind energy systems, and industrial drive technologies. Scientific roles include: Associate Editor, IET Electric Power Applications Journal (2019-present) Theme Co-Leader, Swedish Electromobility Center (2020-present) Member, IEEE (2021-present) and IET (2006-present) He leads the strategic partnership with ABB and contributes to doctoral program committees at University of Padova.
Pan Xu is a tenure-track assistant professor with joint appointments in the Department of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Department of Computer Science, and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Duke University. Previously, Xu was a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate at Caltech's Department of Computing and Mathematical Science and earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA. Xu's research focuses on developing computationally- and data-efficient machine learning algorithms with strong empirical performance and theoretical guarantees. Xu's research interests center around Machine Learning with broad applications in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, and High Dimensional Statistics. The research specifically targets real-world problems in Bioinformatics and Healthcare, with recent work emphasizing distributionally robust decision making, efficient exploration strategies, and multi-agent systems. Xu has developed novel algorithms that address the challenges of exploration in sequential decision making and robustness to distributional shifts between training and deployment environments. Xu's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing theoretically grounded yet practical algorithms for reinforcement learning and bandit problems, with particular emphasis on distributionally robust methods, efficient exploration techniques, and applications to healthcare. The work spans both theoretical analysis (providing minimax optimal regret bounds) and practical implementations (validated on benchmarks like Atari games and real healthcare datasets). Whitehead Scholar award from Duke University School of Medicine (2023) Best Paper Award at ACM FAccT 2023 for Queer In AI paper PIMCO Postdoctoral Fellowship in Data Science (2022) TMLR Featured Certification (2023) NSF award on approximate sampling based exploration (2023) Xu actively mentors multiple Ph.D. students across Duke's Biostatistics & Bioinformatics, Computer Science, and Electrical & Computer Engineering programs, with several alumni now pursuing doctoral studies at top institutions. The research group has secured competitive funding including an NSF award for approximate sampling based exploration for sequential decision making. Xu serves as an action editor for TMLR and as an area chair for major conferences including ICML, NeurIPS, AAAI, ICLR, and AISTATS. Xu leads a dynamic research group focused on sequential decision making, with projects spanning theoretical algorithm development, implementation of practical systems, and applications to healthcare and bioinformatics. The group maintains active collaborations across Duke's medical and engineering schools, with recent work applying machine learning to epidemic forecasting during the pandemic.
Mats Danielsson is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, leading the Medical Imaging research group within the Department of Particle Astrophysics and Medical Imaging. He has coordinated major projects like the ERC Advanced Grant for the Si3 project (starting 2024) and the EIC Pathfinder's 1MICRON project (starting 2025). His work focuses on advancing photon-counting detectors, X-ray technologies, and medical imaging systems. Notable recognitions include the 2024 KTH Innovation Award and the 2022 Hans Wigzell Science Prize. Danielsson has co-founded companies such as Sectra Mamea AB and C-RAD AB, and holds 135 patents with over 150 scientific publications. Education: MSc (1990) and PhD (1996) from KTH, followed by postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (1996–1998). He joined KTH in 1999, where he has held his current professorship since then. His research spans medical imaging, detector innovation, and radiation physics applications in healthcare. Research Interests: Development of high-resolution CT detectors, photon-counting technologies, compact X-ray sources, and AI-driven image processing. His recent work emphasizes minimizing radiation exposure while enhancing diagnostic precision through novel detector designs and machine learning algorithms. Key Projects: ERC Si3 project (3D detector for nuclear medicine), EIC 1MICRON (micrometer-scale imaging), and MedTechLabs collaboration with Karolinska Institutet. He has pioneered innovations such as MicroDose mammography and advanced photon-counting spectral CT systems. Awards: KTH Innovation Award (2024), Hans Wigzell Prize (2022), IVA membership (2017), Polhem finalist (2014), and INGVAR Award (2004). Advising & Grants: Over 150 scientific publications, 135 patents, and leadership in multi-institutional projects. Teaches courses on medical imaging and modern physics at KTH. Labs/Teams: Director of the Medical Imaging Group at KTH, co-founder of MedTechLabs, and collaborator across academia and industry in medical imaging innovation.
Jennifer K. Ryan is a Professor and Division Head for Numerical Analysis, Optimization & Systems Theory at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. She is affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty, a cross-disciplinary research center jointly established by KTH, Stockholm University, and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. Her research focuses on developing numerical schemes for extracting enhanced accuracy from simulations, with applications in imaging, data analysis, and fluid dynamics. Ryan’s work emphasizes improving computational efficiency through theoretical insights and practical algorithms. Her academic roles include teaching courses like Numerical Methods for Differential Equations II and supervising student projects in numerical analysis. She has contributed to the SIAC MAGIC toolbox, a software package for accuracy-enhancing filtering techniques. Ryan’s research group actively explores discontinuous Galerkin methods, SIAC filtering, and multi-resolution analysis, addressing challenges in computational physics and engineering. Her publications span high-order numerical methods, mesh adaptivity, and applications in plasma physics and wave equations. Projects include error estimation for boundary integral methods and developing filters for noisy data. Ryan collaborates internationally, contributing to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in computational science.
Xiaoming Hu is a Professor at the Division of Numerical Analysis, Optimization and Systems Theory within the Department of Mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan) in Stockholm, Sweden. Born in Chengdu, China, he received his B.S. degree from University of Science and Technology of China in 1983, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Arizona State University in 1986 and 1989 respectively. After serving as a research assistant at the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1983-1984), he was a Gustafsson Postdoctoral Fellow at KTH (1989-1990) before becoming a faculty member. His educational background includes: B.S. in Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 1983 M.S. in Engineering, Arizona State University, 1986 Ph.D. in Engineering, Arizona State University, 1989 Xiaoming Hu's research primarily focuses on multi-agent systems, nonlinear feedback stabilization, nonlinear observer design, and sensing and active perception. His work bridges theoretical control theory with practical applications in robotics and autonomous systems. He has made significant contributions to geometric control theory, mathematical systems theory, and nonlinear systems analysis and control. His research often involves developing theoretical frameworks for distributed control, formation control, and cooperative behavior in multi-robot systems. Professor Hu's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with numerous high-impact publications in top-tier journals like Automatica, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and Systems & Control Letters. His research has evolved from fundamental control theory to more applied problems in robotics and multi-agent systems, while maintaining strong mathematical foundations. Recent work shows increasing focus on safety-critical control, inverse problems in estimation, and networked systems. His scientific contributions include: Development of theoretical frameworks for multi-agent coordination and formation control Advances in nonlinear observer design for robotic systems Contributions to geometric control theory and systems theory Research on distributed estimation and control algorithms Applications of control theory to robotics and autonomous systems Professor Hu teaches several advanced courses including Mathematical Systems Theory, Geometric Control Theory, and Nonlinear Systems: Analysis and Control. He has supervised numerous degree projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels in mathematics, optimization, systems theory, and scientific computing. His teaching reflects his research expertise, providing students with both theoretical foundations and practical applications of control theory.
Elias Jarlebring is a Professor in Numerical Linear Algebra at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm. He has held the position of Full Professor since 2021, following his tenure as Associate Professor (2013-2021) and Dahlquist Research Fellow (2011-2013). His research focuses on numerical analysis, numerical linear algebra, matrix computations, and scientific computing. Jarlebring develops linear algebra algorithms to solve problems from various fields including systems and control, acoustics, electromagnetics, data science, quantum mechanics, and quantum chemistry. He is a core developer of NEP-PACK, a scientific computing software package for nonlinear eigenproblems. His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to computational methods for nonlinear eigenvalue problems, matrix functions, and parameterized linear systems. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly complex applications in quantum computing, data science, and wave propagation problems. Project grant, Swedish research council (2019) Ruth och Nils-Erik Stenbäcks foundation, junior grant (2019) Göran Gustafsson Prize for junior researchers (2014) Project grant for junior researchers, Swedish research council (2014-2018) Professor Jarlebring has supervised numerous PhD students including Vilhelm Peterson Lithell, Gustaf Lorentzon, Siobhán Correnty, Parikshit Upadhyaya, Emil Ringh, Antti Koskela, and Giampaolo Mele. He has received multiple research grants from the Swedish Research Council and serves as editor for BIT Numerical Mathematics, Linear and Multilinear Algebra, NACO Numerical Algebra Control and Optimization, and CALCOLO. He is actively involved in the numerical linear algebra community as a member of ILAS (International Linear Algebra Society), GAMM Activity Group on Numerical Linear Algebra, and the Nordic Numerical Linear Algebra Association. He also contributes to open source projects, particularly in the Julia programming language ecosystem.
Lars Nordström is a Professor at the Division of Electric Power and Energy Systems within KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden. His work bridges control systems , communication networks , and power systems , with a focus on future architectures, functionality, and quality aspects of ICT for power grid operations. He has led initiatives such as the Swedish Centre of Electric Power Engineering and served as Thematic Leader for Smartgrids in KIC InnoEnergy. In 2014, he was a Visiting Professor at Washington State University. Education : Ph.D., MSc.EE Nordström's research explores the intersection of smart grids , machine learning , and cybersecurity for power systems. Key areas include: Wide-Area Monitoring and Control (WAMC) systems Decentralized control strategies for DC microgrids Impedance modeling using neural networks Data-driven methods for islanding detection ICT reliability and protocol design for grid operations His recent publications emphasize machine learning applications in power systems, including LSTM networks for EV charging management, graph attention networks for stability monitoring, and digital twin approaches for cyber-attack mitigation. These works span disciplines such as Smart Grids, Power Electronics, and Data Science. Scientific Recognitions : Senior Member, IEEE Senior Member, CIRED Senior Member, Cigre Past Chairman, Swedish IEC TC57 Mirror Committee Nordström actively teaches and examines graduate courses like Communication and Control in Electric Power Systems and Computer Applications and Machine Learning in Electric Power Systems . His work influences industry practices through collaborations on digital substations, energy market analysis, and resilience strategies.
Saurabh Amin is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also serves as the Edmund K. Turner Professor and Undergraduate Officer. He is a Principal Investigator at the Laboratory of Information and Decision Systems and holds affiliations with the Operations Research Center and the Center for Computational Science and Engineering. His educational background includes: B.Tech. 2002, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee M.S. 2004, University of Texas (UT) Austin Ph.D. 2011, University of California (UC) Berkeley Saurabh Amin's research focuses on the design and control of infrastructure systems using game theory and optimization in networks. His work spans three main areas: resilient network control, information systems and incentive design, and optimal resource allocation in large-scale infrastructure systems. By concentrating on critical infrastructure domains including highway transportation, electric power distribution, and urban water networks, his research develops innovative theory and tools to enhance system performance against both stochastic and adversarial disruptions. His approach involves modeling cyber-physical interactions in infrastructures to assess vulnerabilities, developing detection and response tools for failures at various scales, and designing economic incentive schemes that improve aggregate public good while accounting for dependencies and private information among strategic entities. Amin's work bridges mathematical systems theory with practical civil engineering applications, creating a rigorous theoretical foundation for infrastructure resilience that addresses diverse failure mechanisms from natural disasters to deliberate malicious actions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on decarbonization of energy systems, resilient infrastructure planning under climate uncertainty, optimization methods for complex networked systems, and game-theoretic approaches to sustainable infrastructure management. His work increasingly integrates artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with traditional control theory to address contemporary challenges in infrastructure resilience and sustainability. The research shows a clear trajectory toward addressing climate change impacts on infrastructure systems while maintaining economic efficiency and operational reliability. Professor Amin has received numerous prestigious awards and honors: Common Ground Excellence in Teaching Award, 2025 HSCC Test-of-Time Award, 2024 MIT CEE, Distinguished Service and Leadership Award, 2023 Samuel M. Seegal Prize (SoE) – inspiring students in pursuing and achieving excellence, 2022 Earll M. Murman for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, 2022 C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute Research Award, 2020 MIT, Ole Madsen Mentoring Award, 2020 MIT, Energy Initiative Research Award, 2020 National Academy of Engineering, China-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium speaker, 2019 MIT, Robert N. Noyce Career Development Professor, 2015-2018 Google Faculty Research Award, 2015 National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 2015 Siebel Energy Institute Research Award, 2015 MIT, Solomon Buchsbaum AT&T Research Fund Award, 2012 Professor Amin has been actively involved in significant research projects including the C3.ai DTI project on Causal Reasoning for Real-Time Attack Identification in Cyber-Physical Systems and another on Learning in Routing Games for Sustainable Electromobility. He serves as the chief scientist on multi-institutional NSF grants, including the $9 million Foundations of Resilient Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) project. His teaching portfolio includes courses such as 1.008 Engineering for a Sustainable World, 1.104 Sensing and Intelligent Systems, 1.020 Engineering Sustainability: Analysis and Design, and 1.208 Resilient Networks. As Undergraduate Officer, he plays a key role in shaping the educational experience for civil and environmental engineering students at MIT. Professor Amin leads the Resilient Infrastructure Networks Lab at MIT, where his team develops theoretical foundations and practical tools for infrastructure resilience. The lab focuses on the intersection of control theory, game theory, and optimization applied to cyber-physical infrastructure systems. Current research directions include pandemic-resilient urban mobility and hurricane-resilient smart grid operations, reflecting the lab's commitment to addressing pressing societal challenges through rigorous systems engineering approaches.
Karl Henrik Johansson is a Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, where he also serves as the Founding Director of Digital Futures. He is a Fellow of both IEEE and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and has held leadership positions including Immediate Past President of the European Control Association and IEEE Control Systems Society Vice President Diversity, Outreach & Development. Dr. Johansson earned his MSc in Electrical Engineering and PhD in Automatic Control from Lund University. His academic journey includes visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as UC Berkeley, Caltech, and NTU. His research focuses on networked control systems and cyber-physical systems with applications in transportation, energy, and automation networks. His work investigates fundamental challenges in connecting physical world systems through communication networks, exploring how wireless communication and sensor technology can enhance system robustness, reliability, energy efficiency, and safety. Current research directions include security of cyber-physical systems, distributed optimization, multi-agent systems, and applications to intelligent transportation and energy networks. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on distributed optimization algorithms, secure networked control, multi-agent systems, and applications to transportation and energy networks. His work increasingly integrates machine learning techniques with traditional control theory, addressing challenges in privacy-preserving distributed computation, resilient state estimation, and resource allocation in complex networked systems. IEEE Control Systems Society Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize (2024) Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professor (2018-2027) Wallenberg Scholar (2009-2026) IFAC Young Author Prize IEEE CSS Distinguished Lecturer (2017-2019) IFAC Outstanding Service Award IEEE Fellow Dr. Johansson has supervised over 100 postdocs and PhD students, with many now holding prominent positions at institutions worldwide. His research has been supported by significant grants including the Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professor Grant (2018-2027), multiple Wallenberg Foundation grants, and numerous EU and national research projects. He has directed major research centers including ACCESS Linnaeus Centre (2009-2016) and Strategic Research Area ICT TNG (2013-2020). His research group operates within the Digital Futures initiative and maintains strong connections with industry partners through projects like the Integrated Transport Research Lab (supported by Scania and Ericsson) and Smart Mobility Lab. The group actively collaborates with international institutions and participates in major EU-funded projects addressing challenges in cyber-physical systems, transportation, and energy networks.
Cheuk Wai Tai is a Senior Staff Researcher at Stockholm University's Department of Environmental and Materials Chemistry since 2009. He manages the transmission electron microscopes and sample preparation equipment at the Electron Microscopy Center and serves as Section Editor for the Journal of Electronic Materials. His work focuses on quantitative structure characterization in functional materials research, particularly within nanoscience and nanotechnology contexts. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2004 M.Phil. in Applied Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2001 M.Sc. in Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998 B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering Physics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 1997 Dip. in Mechanical Engineering (Computer Aided Engineering), Institute of Vocational Education (formerly Haking Wong Technical Institute), Hong Kong, 1992 His research centers on structure-property relationships in functional materials through advanced electron microscopy techniques. Current specializations include Pair Distribution Function (ePDF) & Diffuse Scattering, Energy Materials characterization, and EM sample preparation methodology development. The group maintains strong focus on translating structural data into functional performance metrics for nanomaterials. Recent publications (2013-2019) demonstrate consistent emphasis on electron microscopy applications for energy storage materials (batteries, photocatalysts) and functional ceramics. Key trends include structural disorder analysis in piezoelectrics, development of quantitative TEM methods like SUePDF, and nanoscale characterization of electrocatalyst surface phases. His work bridges materials chemistry with advanced imaging techniques. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of The Royal Microscopical Society (U.K.) Senior Member of IEEE Marie Curie Fellowship (2007-2009) from European Commission Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship (2003/2004) from Hong Kong S.A.R. Government He teaches Solid State Chemistry (KZ7003) and leads Introduction to Analytical Electron Microscopy (KZ8009), having previously taught Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (KZ8010) before 2011. Major grants supporting his work include: "Quantitative structural characterisation using 3D electron-based pair distribution function" (Swedish Research Council) "A Multidimensional Toolkit for Modern Electron Microscopy" (Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research) "Mitigating Ni-rich Li-ion cathode side-reactions" (Swedish Energy Agency, Co-applicant) He leads the Cheuk-Wai Tai group within Stockholm University's chemistry department and oversees operations at the Electron Microscopy Center, where his team develops and applies advanced characterization techniques for functional materials research.
Matteo Magnani is a Professor in the Division of Computing Science at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. He leads the Uppsala University Information Laboratory and is a founding member of the Uppsala University Computational Social Science Lab. His research spans network science, artificial intelligence, data science, and computational social science, with a focus on social data mining and multilayer networks. PhD in Computer Science, University of Bologna, 2006 Graduated with honours in Information Sciences, University of Bologna, 2002 Studies in Computer Science at University of Marne la Vallée and Imperial College London Matteo Magnani's research interests include social network analysis, multilayer and probabilistic networks, community detection, visual analytics, and the application of AI to digital media and climate communication. His work bridges computer science and social sciences, particularly in analyzing online discourse and digital intermediaries. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of network structures, uncertainty in networks, and the ethical dimensions of algorithmic analysis. His recent publications highlight trends in fairness in community detection, visual saliency in network layouts, emotional reactions to climate visuals online, and deep learning applications in social media. Topics frequently involve YouTube, Twitter, and online public debates, using advanced network and machine learning methods. Rotary Prize for best student of the Science Faculty Best Paper Award Funniest Presentation Award Best Poster Award Pedagogical Prize from UTN Distinguished University Teacher (Sweden) Docent title (Sweden) Magnani has supervised numerous students and collaborated widely, particularly with Luca Rossi, Alexandra Segerberg, and Davide Vega. He has secured funding from major sources including VR, H2020, STINT, and MIUR. He leads active research labs focused on information systems and computational social science, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in network-based research.
