Cicek Cavdar is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Sweden. She leads the Intelligent Network Systems research group and specializes in Telecommunication Networks , with a focus on Beyond 5G/6G Mobile Networks , Energy Efficiency , and AI-Assisted Network Management . PhD in Computer Science (2009) from University of California, Davis and Istanbul Technical University Her research spans Cell-Free Massive MIMO , Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) , UAV Communication Systems , and Green Network Technologies . She actively contributes to 6G Network Architecture and Non-Terrestrial Networks , including satellite and aerial systems. Recent publications highlight AI-driven network optimization for handover management, energy-aware resource allocation , and multi-agent reinforcement learning in complex communication environments. She teaches advanced courses in Communication Systems , Machine Learning , and Software Engineering at KTH.
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
Yang Liu is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering , Linköping University, Sweden, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oulu, Finland. His expertise spans smart manufacturing, clean energy transition, and Industry 4.0 applications. He holds an M.Sc. and D.Sc. from the University of Vaasa, Finland. Research & Awards: Liu's work focuses on sustainable systems, decision support systems, and AI-driven energy efficiency. He has authored over 140 Web of Science publications, including top 0.1% ESI Hot Papers. He is ranked among the world's top 2% scientists (Stanford-Elsevier) and leads globally in 'big data analytics in manufacturing' and 'Industry 4.0-driven circular economy' research. Leadership & Projects: He leads projects like FlexSUS (EU Horizon 2020) and PERSEUS, developing tools for smart urban energy planning and 15-minute city models. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Cleaner Engineering and Technology and Guest Editor for multiple journals. His research emphasizes bridging data science with sustainability challenges in manufacturing and energy systems. Key Achievements: Top-ranked in global citations, ESI Highly Cited Papers, and industry-driven sustainability frameworks. Grants: Leads EU-funded projects and collaborates with Siemens Energy on energy transition solutions. Labs & Teams: Part of the Environmental Technology and Management (MILJÖ) division and Unit for Product Service Innovation (MILJOPSI) at Linköping.
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.
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.
Hedvig Kjellström is a Professor at the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds significant affiliations with the Swedish e-Science Research Centre and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany. Her work spans multiple interdisciplinary domains and she serves as Editor-in-Chief for CVIU and was Program Chair for CVPR 2025. Her research centers on Computer Vision as a sub-field of AI, with three interconnected themes: Computational Aesthetics (exploring aesthetic aspects of human communicative behavior), Communicative Behavior (developing models of how humans and animals perceive and produce non-verbal communication), and Embodied Artificial Intelligence (creating methodologies for robots and autonomous agents to perceive the world through sensors, primarily vision). Her work has significant applications in medical diagnostics, animal welfare, human-robot interaction, and creative arts. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward multimodal AI systems that integrate vision, language, and action understanding. Her research increasingly focuses on animal-centered applications, particularly equine pain detection and behavior analysis, while maintaining strong foundations in human communication modeling, gesture recognition, and 3D reconstruction techniques. The interdisciplinary nature of her work bridges computer science with veterinary medicine, neuroscience, and performing arts. Hedvig Kjellström actively supervises numerous PhD and Master's students across various projects and maintains extensive collaborations with institutions including Karolinska Institutet, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, and international partners. Her research is supported by major funding bodies including WASP, VR, and SeRC. She leads or participates in several notable projects including OrchestrAI (communication between conductor and orchestra), ANITA (Animal Translator), MARTHA (3D horse motion analysis), and STING (synthesis and analysis with transducers and invertible neural generators). Her work with ACAI (Animal Centered Artificial Intelligence), which she co-founded and directs, demonstrates her commitment to applying AI for animal welfare.
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.
Fariya Sharmeen is an Associate Professor of Mobility and Urban Planning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. She holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and has previously served as Assistant Professor at Radboud University, Lecturer at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and research fellow at institutions including TU Delft and Imperial College London. Her research focuses on sustainable mobility transitions, social network dynamics in travel behavior, and policy responses to emerging transport technologies like MaaS and cycling innovations. Notable honors include the 2017 Piet Rietveld Award for transport research and a 2013 Royal Geographic Society award for transport geography. Sharmeen advises doctoral and master’s students on topics such as urban transformation and mobility governance. She coordinates courses like Sustainable Mobility (FAG3187) and leads projects like Bicification and ENCom. Her work integrates quantitative methods with policy analysis, addressing challenges in both global north and south contexts.
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.
Michael Felsberg is a Professor and Head of Division at the Department of Electrical Engineering (ISY) at Linköping University, leading the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVL). His research focuses on artificial visual systems (AVS), including 3D computer vision, computational imaging, object tracking, and autonomous systems. He emphasizes HVS-inspired approaches to bridge the gap between human and machine vision capabilities. Notable achievements include over 20,000 citations (h-index 47), leadership roles in the Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP), and recognition as Sweden’s top AI researcher by Vinnova. His work spans academic contributions, industry collaborations, and interdisciplinary projects like climate science applications of machine learning. Positions : WASP Executive Committee Member, WASP Area Cluster Leader for Machine Learning, and Vice-Head of Department (Electrical Engineering). Education : Extensive academic background in electrical engineering and computer vision (details not explicitly stated). Research trends in his articles reflect advancements in autonomous systems, multimodal AI, and robust vision models. His teams address challenges like object tracking, generative models for 3D simulation, and culturally diverse AI systems. Awards : Tracking Challenge Winner (OpenCV, 2015) Best Paper Awards (ICPR 2016, VISAPP 2021) Vinnova’s Highest-Ranked Swedish AI Researcher (2018) He advises numerous PhD students and oversees grants in WASP-funded initiatives. CVL collaborates on projects like disaster-response robotics and Berzelius supercomputer utilization for AI.
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.
Sara Hägg is a Senior Lecturer at the Karolinska Institutet , affiliated with the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics . She is also a Docent in molecular epidemiology. PhD in Computational Biology (Linköping University, 2009) MSc in Molecular Biology (Stockholm University, 2003) BSc in Computer Science (Stockholm University, 2003) Her research focuses on human biological aging , including measurement of aging markers (telomere length, epigenetic clocks, frailty index), causal pathway analysis, and identification of geroprotectors for age-related diseases. She utilizes longitudinal twin studies (SATSA, GENDER, HARMONY), UK Biobank, and Swedish cohorts with methods like Mendelian randomization and genome-wide analyses . Recent articles demonstrate trends in epidemiological aging research , with emphasis on cardiovascular aging , neurological disease interactions , metabolic profiling , and epigenetic clocks . Her work often involves multivariable modeling and cross-cohort validation . Leadership roles include Director of LifeGene Core Facility (2024-) and Founding Board Member of the Nordic Aging Society (2023-). She serves on expert groups for the Swedish Twin Registry and Strategic Research Area in Epidemiology and Biostatistics .
Paul Erhart is a Professor in Condensed Matter and Materials Theory at the Department of Physics, Chalmers University. He received his PhD from Technische Universität Darmstadt in 2006, followed by postdoctoral and staff positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2007, before joining Chalmers in 2011. His research bridges computational physics, materials science, and machine learning to tackle fundamental problems in materials design and characterization. Dr. Erhart's research focuses on computational materials science with particular emphasis on condensed matter physics, nanomaterials, and quantum materials. His work spans from developing computational methods like machine-learned potentials (GPUMD, neuroevolution potentials) to studying fundamental phenomena in perovskites, 2D materials, thermal transport, and plasmonics. He has pioneered approaches connecting simulation with experimental techniques through correlation functions and has made significant contributions to understanding phase transitions, defect physics, and electronic structure in complex materials systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with traditional computational physics methods. His work increasingly focuses on developing and applying neuroevolution potentials to study thermal properties, phase transitions, and optical phenomena in materials. There's also a clear emphasis on connecting computational results with experimental observations, particularly in neutron scattering, Raman spectroscopy, and plasmonic sensing applications. His research spans fundamental materials physics to applied areas like hydrogen sensing and sustainable materials development. Dr. Erhart has contributed to numerous software packages essential to the computational materials science community, including WulffPack for Wulff constructions, Dynasor for extracting dynamical structure factors, calorine for neuroevolution potential models, and ICET for alloy cluster expansions. His collaborative work spans multiple institutions and disciplines, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern materials research. His contributions to understanding perovskite materials, thermal transport phenomena, and plasmonic systems have established him as a leading researcher in computational materials science.
