جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Linda Stihlمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Regional Development
• Economic Geography
• Sustainable Development
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Linda Stihl is a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at Lund University, affiliated with both the Department of Human Geography and Economic Geography (as a Lecturer ) and the Department of Economic History (as a Researcher ). Her research spans two core areas: (1) regional development in non-metropolitan and lagging regions, focusing on agency and growth pathways, and (2) sustainable transformation of global value chains through circular economy initiatives. She teaches spatial analysis using GIS and economic geography, with a focus on areas outside major cities. Research Focus : Regional development in Sweden's Borås, Kiruna, and Olofström (30–40-year longitudinal analysis). International projects: ACORE (Agents of Change in Old Industrial Regions in Europe), Regrow (Regional Growth Against All Odds), and Circular Economy: Multi-level Value Chain and Policy Dynamics . UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to sustainable cities and responsible consumption. Teaching : Qualified Teacher (QTP) in Lund University's Pedagogical Academy for Social Sciences. Specializes in GIS-based spatial analysis, cartography, and qualitative research methods. Projects : Active in Circular Value & Supply Chains, Regional Development, and Multi-Level Policy Dynamics (2024–2027). Contributor to the Excellence Programme for Sustainable Development (2021–2027). Collaborations : Networks across Sweden, Finland, and Nordic countries. Active in workshops and seminars like the Lund University Research Conference on Sustainable Development and Nordic City Network .

Dan Johanssonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mobile Computing
• Application Mobility
• E-services
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dan Johansson is a Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Systems Science program at Umeå University's Department of Informatics, with a focus on design, interaction, and innovation. He holds the distinction of being a Merited teacher for excellence in educational contributions. His academic qualifications include: Doctor of Technology (2014) from Luleå University of Technology with dissertation 'Two Shades of Service Mobility: Application Mobility and Mobile E-services' Licentiate degree in Technology (2012) from Luleå University of Technology with thesis 'A Context-Aware Application Mobility Approach' Master of Philosophy with Informatics as major (2003) from Umeå University Johansson's research spans mobile computing, application mobility, and e-services, with a strong emphasis on practical applications in public administration and educational contexts. His early work focused on technical aspects of mobile services and application mobility, while his more recent scholarship addresses sustainable program development and digital transformation in higher education. This evolution reflects his dual expertise in technology and pedagogy, with publications showing a clear trajectory from mobile computing research toward educational innovation and leadership. His publication history demonstrates a significant shift from technical research (2009-2017) toward educational innovation (2019-2024). While his earlier work centered on mobile e-services, application mobility architectures, and context-aware computing, his current focus addresses sustainable program development, curriculum design in digital transformation, and innovative pedagogical approaches for systems science education. This transition aligns with his role as Program Coordinator for the Systems Science program. His scholarly recognition includes: Merited teacher award for excellence in teaching Johansson maintains active engagement in academic service, serving on program committees for iiWAS and MobiWis conferences, acting as guest editor for Mobile Information Systems journal, and reviewing for multiple scientific publications including International Journal of Public Administration and Information Systems Journal. Between 2007-2018, he served as Web Chair for the Workshop On User Mobility and Vehicular Networks (ONMOVE). As Program Coordinator, he leads initiatives focused on sustainable program development in systems science, addressing challenges of digital transformation while maintaining educational quality and relevance for the next 50 years of the program's evolution.

• Digital Media Production
• Web Development
• Interaction Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joakim Lidstrom serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Informatics, Umeå University, with teaching experience since fall 2014 across bachelor's and master's programs including Digital Media Production, Systems Science, and Human-Computer Interaction and Social Media. His research focuses on digital cultural preservation, evidenced by the 2018-2020 project Digital access to the Sámi heritage archives , with broader interests spanning: Digital Media Production Web Development Interaction Design Human-Computer Interaction Digital Heritage 3D Graphics and Game Design He has taught comprehensive courses including Digital Media Production (180 credits), Web Development, Digital Audio/Video Editing, Post-production (visual effects/motion graphics), Design Theory, Non-linear Storytelling, Advanced Media Production, Programming Fundamentals, and Master's-level Prototyping Interaction, while supervising bachelor's theses and conducting specialized workshops. Lidstrom's work demonstrates applied research in cultural heritage digitization and educational technology development, with no scientific awards currently documented.

Karin Fahlquistمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Interaction Design
• Digital Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karin Fahlquist serves as Lecturer and Study Counselor at Umeå University's Department of Informatics, where she acts as program advisor for bachelor's programs in Digital Media Production (DMP) and Systems Science with design/innovation focus (SVP). She additionally functions as contact person for students with disabilities and provides management support for equal opportunities initiatives within Informatics. Her educational qualifications include recognized university teaching credentials. Research interests span Human-Computer Interaction , Interaction Design , and Digital Media applications, with specialized focus on zoo visitor experiences through social media integration, biometric systems, and wireless sensor networks. Her work examines privacy implications in face recognition, user-generated content strategies, and human-animal-machine interaction dynamics. Publications from 2009-2013 demonstrate consistent exploration of technology-enhanced visitor engagement in zoological settings, revealing evolving trends from foundational interaction design (2009) toward sophisticated privacy-aware biometric systems (2013). Key thematic threads include ethical technology deployment, context-aware experience adaptation, and cross-disciplinary applications of social media frameworks in physical tourist environments. As academic advisor, Fahlquist provides comprehensive student guidance across Informatics bachelor's programs while maintaining active support for disabled students. Her institutional contributions extend to equal opportunities management and participation in the Digital Media Lab's experiential technology projects.

Christine Davidsson Sandalمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Media and Communication Studies
• History
• Media history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christine Davidsson Sandal is a doctoral student at the Department of History, Lund University. Her research focuses on media and communication studies through historical lenses, particularly examining spiritist practices and media ecology around the turn of the 20th century. She is a key contributor to projects like Entangled Media Histories (EMHIS) and Spirit Communication: Living with and through media at the turn of the century 1900 , supported by institutions such as the Crafoord Foundation and STINT. Her work explores: Historical intersections of spiritualism and media Mediated eating practices in digital vlogs Material perspectives in media history She has presented at institutions including Malmö University and ZeMKI, Bremen, and collaborates with researchers like Ulf Holgersson and Martin Cronqvist. Her research output spans books, chapters, and specialist articles, integrating cultural, moral, and structural analyses.

Cecilia Hildeman Sjölinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medieval Art History
• Sacred Space Studies
• Visual Culture
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Cecilia Hildeman Sjölin is a Senior Lecturer in the Division of Art History and Visual Studies at the Department of Arts and Cultural Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Theology, Lund University. She serves as coordinator of the international Master's programme in Visual Culture and teaches undergraduate courses focusing on antiquity and medieval art and architecture. Her research primarily centers on medieval sacred spaces, with particular focus on the relationship between images, text, and sacred space in Scandinavian churches. Her doctoral thesis, The Picture, the Text, and the Space of Worship , examines medieval mural painting in Nordic church contexts. Dr. Hildeman Sjölin's recent publications demonstrate her continued engagement with medieval visual culture, sacred space, and the interaction between images and viewers. Her work spans book chapters, journal articles, and reviews, with a consistent focus on Nordic church art from medieval through post-Reformation periods. She is actively involved in several research networks including the research node for aesthetic studies, Alma (medieval seminar), and the Forum for research on ecclesiastical cultural heritage (FFKK). Her project Across the border: liminality in medieval sacred space (2013-2015) as Principal Investigator demonstrates her leadership in the field. As an educator, she coordinates the Master's programme in Visual Culture and teaches courses KOVA14 (Art History of the Western World) and KOVK03 (Art History and Visual Studies). Her teaching focuses on ancient and medieval sections of art history curriculum.

• Predictive Maintenance
• Mixed Reality Applications
• Human-Robot Collaboration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bernard Schmidt is an active researcher at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, specializing in Production and Automation Engineering. His work bridges cutting-edge mixed reality applications with industrial predictive maintenance systems, focusing on sustainable manufacturing solutions. Affiliated with the Virtual Systems Research Centre (closed 2017) and Virtual Engineering Research Environment, he contributes to multiple research profiles including VF-KDO and Virtual Production Development. His research interests center on predictive maintenance methodologies , human-robot collaboration interfaces , and cloud-enhanced manufacturing systems . Schmidt develops mixed reality training environments that reduce production line disruption while improving operator safety. His work integrates double ball-bar measurements with machine learning to create population-based maintenance models that achieve 40% cost reduction compared to traditional approaches. Current projects include ACCURATE (2021-2025) and VF-KDO (2019-2026), funded by Sweden's Knowledge Foundation. Analysis of Schmidt's 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward real-time industrial decision support systems using mixed reality visualization. His work consistently addresses sustainable manufacturing through energy-efficient robotics and predictive maintenance frameworks that leverage cloud computing. Key subfields include virtual sensor integration, collision avoidance algorithms, and multi-objective optimization for robotic cells - demonstrating practical applications in automotive and elevator manufacturing. Research funding highlights include: Knowledge Foundation (KKS) projects: ACCURATE (2021-2025), VF-KDO (2019-2026), Virtual Factory with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (2018-2026) European Commission grant (637107) IPSI Industrial Research School collaboration with Volvo GTO and Volvo Cars Schmidt actively supervises bachelor's degree projects at ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena in Skövde, with recent work involving Natalia Sempere Maciá and Celia Redondo Verdú. His research integrates with ABB Robotics systems through partnerships with experts like Tommy Y. Svensson. Current laboratory work focuses on HoloLens 2 implementations for robotic cell visualization and safety system development for human-robot collaborative environments.

• Multi-objective optimization
• Digital twins
• Manufacturing systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bandaru Sunith is an Associate Professor at the University of Skövde's School of Engineering Science, with previous affiliation to The Virtual Systems Research Centre (closed May 2017). His research spans multi-objective optimization, digital twins, and knowledge-driven decision support systems for manufacturing applications. He actively leads the Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (VF-KDO) research profile and contributes to the ADOPTIVE project focused on vehicle ergonomics optimization. Dr. Sunith's research interests include: Multi-objective optimization and evolutionary algorithms Digital twin frameworks for manufacturing systems Knowledge discovery and visualization for decision support Anomaly detection in industrial processes Factory layout optimization integrating human well-being metrics His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating advanced AI techniques with traditional optimization methods. The research increasingly focuses on practical industrial applications, particularly in automotive manufacturing, with strong emphasis on translating theoretical advances into usable tools. His work bridges the gap between computational optimization and real-world manufacturing challenges, often incorporating human factors considerations. Dr. Sunith has secured significant research funding from Swedish innovation agencies: Virtual Factories with Knowledge-Driven Optimization (VF-KDO) funded by Knowledge Foundation (Grant 2018-0011) Integrated Manufacturing Analytics Platform for Predictive Maintenance (IMAP) funded by Vinnova (Grant 2021-02537) LITMUS project on human-centric sustainable production funded by Knowledge Foundation He has supervised multiple researchers including Henrik Smedberg and Mahesh Kumbhar, resulting in collaborative publications and the development of practical tools like Mimer - a web-based platform for knowledge discovery in multi-criteria decision support. His research group maintains strong industry connections, particularly with automotive manufacturers in Sweden.

• Early Modern History
• Historical Peace Research
• Diplomatic History
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Dorothée Goetze is a Senior Lecturer in History at Mid Sweden University since 2021, specializing in early modern European history. She serves as Director of Subject Studies in History and South Sami, and Equal Opportunities Representative at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSV). Education: University of Greifswald (BA/MA), University of Bonn (PhD on Westphalian Peace Congress) Previous appointments: University of Bonn (2018-2021), Lund University (2020-2021), Tallinn University (2018) Her research focuses on early modern European diplomacy , particularly the Holy Roman Empire and Baltic Sea region interactions. Key areas include historical peace research , integration during conflicts , and imperial political practices . She contributes to the PAX NORDICA network (NordForsk-funded) and leads the MEMG Medieval and Early Modern Group at MIUN. Recent publications explore praxeological approaches to peace processes, Swedish diplomatic representation in the Holy Roman Empire, and methodological innovations in early modern conflict analysis. Her edited handbook with Lena Oetzel examines diverse diplomatic practices across Europe. Scientific Awards : Baltika scholarship for visiting researcher at Tallinn University (2018) She teaches foundational courses in early modern history , diplomatic history , and a summer course on historical peace perspectives . Goetze maintains a blog on historical peace research and contributes to public historical discourse through digital platforms.

• Universal Design
• Sustainability
• Circular Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna-Sara Fagerholm is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development and a doctoral candidate in Design Sciences at Lund University. She leads research in universal design, sustainability, and circular economy, focusing on waste management and inclusive systems. Her work integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals into academic and community projects. Research Interests: Fagerholm pioneers interdisciplinary studies in sustainable living environments, emphasizing universal design principles to address societal challenges. Her projects include: Design activism and visual crisis communication Circular economy models for food systems Norm-critical approaches to waste management She collaborates internationally, notably with universities in Tokyo, and leads initiatives like (S)VINN (improving waste systems through design). Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent works (2018–2025) explore sustainability communication, inclusive design, and waste innovation. Dominant themes include visual strategies for environmental behavior change, industrial symbiosis, and pandemic-related crisis messaging—often employing participatory and cross-disciplinary methodologies. Awards & Honors: EUPRERA Best Paper Award (2016) Merited Teacher, Mid Sweden University (2021) Academic Leadership: She supervises student theses, directs international design projects, and has chaired committees including the Council for Undergraduate Education and the Network for Educational Qualifications at Mid Sweden University. Her grants include projects funded by municipalities and innovation clusters.

• Science Education
• Student Interest and Motivation
• Culturally Relevant Teaching
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna-Karin Westman is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Subject Didactics (IMD). She specializes in science education and serves as project manager for research communication at the National Center for Science and Technology Education (NATDID). Focus on culturally relevant science teaching Expert in student motivation and science identity Collaborates with schools and preschools Her research examines science education's relevance for diverse learners, including projects like "Inclusive NO teaching in socio-economic challenges" and "Digital teaching materials in practice." She has led organizational studies on university-school partnerships and contributed to equitable mathematics education models. Westman's publications focus on science identity, conceptual understanding, and educational technology. She has presented at major conferences including ESERA, IOSTE, and NFSUN, with recent work exploring Sámi perspectives in science education. Her recent articles analyze collective science identities and visualization challenges in student learning. She holds a Doctor of Educational Work in Natural Sciences and has pedagogical qualifications in science didactics. Her collaborations span universities and schools nationwide, including projects with Umeå University and Linköping University.

Felix Dobslawمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felix Dobslaw is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University , affiliated with the Department of Communication, Quality Technology and Information Systems (KKI). He leads the cross-disciplinary Software Engineering and Education (SEE) research group, focusing on the intersection of technology and human use in software development, with a particular emphasis on Generative AI applications.

Linda Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• artistic expression
• photography
• photojournalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Linda Thompson is a doctoral student in artistic expression with a focus on photography at Mid Sweden University, collaborating with HDK-Valand at the University of Gothenburg. She works as a university lecturer in photography, graphic design, and industrial design at Mid Sweden University's Department of Natural Sciences, Design and Sustainable Development (NDH) in Sundsvall. Academic Background: BA in Photojournalism from University of Montana (2000), MA in Photojournalism from Mid Sweden University (2014) Research Focus: Environmental rephotography, documentary arts, migration, identity & place, and representation through artistic practice Key Research Projects: "Revision and the River" examines witnessing and revision in documentary arts at Nämforsen hydropower site. "Emigrant Memoir" explores migration narratives through fragmented family archives and photojournalism. Scientific Awards & Grants: Sveriges Författarfond grants (2020, 2016) Swedish Arts Council working grant (2019) Sune Jonsson Award (2016) Hasselblad Foundation Victor Fellowship nominee (2014) Her artistic practice combines antique analog processes with digital rephotography to document environmental changes and migration histories. She has exhibited extensively in Sweden and the USA, including at the Sune Jonsson Centre and Missoula Art Museum.

Daniel Gnadمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• AI Planning
• Model Checking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Gnad is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Computer Science (IDA), working within the Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Computing Systems (AIICS) division. He specializes in "Planning and model checking" within artificial intelligence, focusing on theoretical foundations and algorithmic approaches to complex planning problems. Dr. Gnad completed his Computer Science studies at Saarland University, earning his MSc before continuing as a PhD student under Prof. Jörg Hoffmann. In 2022, he joined the RLPLab at Linköping University as a postdoctoral researcher, becoming an assistant professor in 2023. His research primarily centers on AI planning, model checking, and decoupled state-space search methodologies. His recent publications demonstrate significant advancements in planning algorithms, pattern databases, and numeric planning techniques. Gnad's work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in artificial intelligence, particularly in developing more efficient search algorithms for complex planning problems. His research often involves transforming planning problems into more tractable forms through abstraction techniques and novel search topologies. Dr. Gnad has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to the field: ICAPS 2022 Best Dissertation Award for "Star-Topology Decoupled State-Space Search in AI Planning and Model Checking" SoCS 2022 Best Paper Award for "Additive Pattern Databases for Decoupled Search" SPIN 2018 Best Paper Award for "Star-Topology Decoupling in SPIN" Dr.-Eduard-Martin-Preis for the best dissertation of the Faculty for Mathematics and Computer Science in 2021 Multiple recognitions at the International Planning Competition (IPC) 2018 for the "Saarplan" planning system As a researcher at AIICS, Dr. Gnad contributes to Linköping University's strong position in artificial intelligence research. His work is part of the broader research activities within the Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (WASP), one of Sweden's largest research initiatives. While specific details about his advisees aren't provided in the available information, his research group likely contributes to the department's doctoral programs in computer science. Dr. Gnad's laboratory work focuses on developing and analyzing planning algorithms, with applications ranging from theoretical computer science to practical AI systems. His recent integration of techniques like pattern databases with numeric planning represents an important direction in making planning algorithms more versatile for real-world applications.

Peter Lundbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI, MRS, NMR)
• Hepatic Steatosis and Liver Disease (MASLD, NASLD, HCC)
• Neuroimaging (Pediatric Brain Tumors, Multiple Sclerosis)
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Lundberg is an Adjunct Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) and Department of Diagnostics and Specialist Medicine (DISP) . His research focuses on quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI/MRS/NMR) for organ function analysis, particularly in liver disease (MASLD, HCC), neurological disorders (pediatric brain tumors, MS), and metabolic syndrome . He also works on text-based AI and federated learning applications in medical imaging. Developed non-invasive liver diagnostics replacing biopsies Co-founder of physiologically-based digital twin models for alcohol metabolism Active in MR safety standardization through ESMRMB Research Trends in recent articles include: Multi-organ interactions (liver-heart axis) Deep learning for brain tumor classification Population-level MASLD prevalence studies Advancements in MR spectroscopy for neurochemical analysis Collaborations with international societies like ISMRM and ESMRMB , and research centers including the Center for Medical Imaging and Visualization (CMIV) and Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine .