Serde Atalay is a Doctoral student and Researcher at Lund University's Faculty of Law, specializing in Human Rights Law, Migration Law, and Public International Law. She holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law from Lund University and an M.A. in Labour and Social Security Law from Ankara University. Her PhD project examines migrants' and refugees' right to housing without discrimination, supported by the 'The Borders Within' research initiative led by Dr. Vladislava Stoyanova. Her research focuses on socio-economic rights, discrimination law, and the intersection of migration with housing rights. She has contributed case notes to the Oxford Reports on International Law and co-edited special issues on socio-economic rights and migration law in European Papers and International Journal of Discrimination and the Law . Teaching roles include instructing courses on international law, migration law, and housing rights at Lund University. She actively participates in academic networks like the Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Group and the Working Group on Socio-Economic Inequalities. Notable achievements include the Elsa Eschelsson Scholarship (2024) and research collaborations with institutions like the University of Oxford and UC Berkeley. She co-founded The Lotus Project , exploring borders and human rights, and organizes seminars on law, theology, and culture at Lund University.
Catarina Kinnvall is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, Lund University , Sweden, and serves as Director of SASNET . She is a leading scholar in political psychology, with a focus on globalization, security, religion, nationalism, and gender, particularly in South Asia and Europe. Former Vice-President of the International Society of Political Psychology (ISPP) Former Editor-in-Chief of the journal Political Psychology Her research explores political psychology , migration , multiculturalism , religion and nationalism , radicalization , and gender , with a critical lens on postcolonialism and far-right populism. Key themes include ontological insecurity , far-right fantasies , and gendered violence in global contexts. Recent articles analyze deglobalization , white supremacy , emotional governance , and neocolonial subjecthood , reflecting her engagement with contemporary crises. She has edited volumes on climate hazards and gender ramifications , and her work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and reduced inequalities . Scientific Awards: Precariousness at Work (2017): Addressing gendered violence in outsourced labor. Climate Disasters and Gendered Violence in Asia (2015): Studying vulnerabilities post-catastrophe.
Martina Maggio is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, Saarland University (full-time since 2020) and holds a 20% position at Lund University's Department of Automatic Control (since 2023). She serves as Coordinator of LTH's AI and Digitalization Profile Area and is a member of Lund University's Natural and Artificial Cognition initiative. Her research integrates control theory, real-time systems, and cybersecurity in cyber-physical systems. She has supervised over ten PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to advancements in resource allocation, fault-tolerant control systems, and self-aware computing. Education: PhD in Control Theory from Politecnico di Milano (with MIT visiting research), postdoctoral work at Lund University. Key affiliations: ELLIIT, Bosch Corporate Research (sabbatical 2019). Research focuses on robust control strategies under computational uncertainties, cyberattacks, and sensor misalignment. Notable work includes influential papers at the intersection of software engineering and control theory (e.g., 2015 SEAMS most influential paper). Grants and advising: Supervised 10+ students, including alumni Dr. Nils Vreman (2023) and Dr. Gautham Nayak Seetanadi (2021). Active in collaborative projects like Bosch's control system verification initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups at Saarland and Lund, focusing on real-time systems, embedded systems security, and AI-driven control architectures.
Hebatalla Taha is an Associate Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) and Department of Political Science. She also participates in the MECW: The Middle East in the Contemporary World research network. Her research focuses on the intersections of political economy, technology, and war in the modern Middle East, particularly Palestine/Israel and Egypt. Her doctoral work analyzed the role of Palestinians in Israeli capitalism through everyday encounters in unconventional sites of contestation like high-tech firms and shopping centers. Her recent research explores nuclear histories and technologies in the Middle East, with publications appearing in prestigious journals including Third World Quarterly , International Affairs , and Global Affairs . Her work examines nuclear imaginaries in Egypt, atomic aesthetics, and the intersections of gender and nuclear discourse. Her research output shows a strong trend toward nuclear politics in the Middle East, with numerous publications examining Egyptian nuclear history, atomic culture, and nuclear policy across the region. She frequently collaborates with the Nuclear Knowledges research collective at Sciences Po. International Affairs Early Career Prize (2022) Dr. Taha actively contributes to academic discourse through conference presentations and workshop organization, including the Swemena Annual Conference and CMES Reading Course on the Israel-Palestina Conflict. She is involved in significant research projects including SWEMENA (Swedish Middle East and North Africa Network) and MECW 2.0. She maintains an affiliation as an Affiliated Scholar at the Center for International Studies (CERI) at Sciences Po, where she collaborates with the Nuclear Knowledges research collective.
Irene Molina is a Professor of Human Geography at Uppsala University, affiliated with both the Department of Human Geography and the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of urban space, power relations, and social inequality, with particular emphasis on racialization, gender, and class dynamics in the Swedish context and beyond. Professor Molina's educational background spans institutions in both Chile and Sweden: PhD in Human Geography, Uppsala University (1997) with dissertation "Stadens rasifiering. Etnisk boendesegregation i folkhemmet." (Racialization of the City. Ethnic Residential Segregation in the Swedish Folkhem) Licenciate of Philosophy, Catholic University of Chile, Santiago (1986) with thesis "El Programa de Erradication de Campamentos en la Región Metropolitana de Santiago (1979-1984): Implicancias Socioeconómicas y Espaciales." Associate Professor title from Uppsala University (2002) Professor title in Human Geography with focus on settlement and built environment from Uppsala University (2011) Molina's research explores the city as a site of social power relations, with specific focus on racialization and discrimination processes, as well as class, gender and intersectional dynamics. Her work critically examines how urban space is produced through relations of power, particularly how racial hierarchies are constructed and maintained through housing policies, urban planning, and everyday practices. She has made significant contributions to understanding ethnic residential segregation in Sweden, the racialization of suburbs, and the intersection of gender and space in urban environments. Her approach combines critical geography with feminist and postcolonial perspectives to challenge dominant narratives about integration, segregation, and urban development. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on housing justice, with increasing attention to intersectional approaches that connect housing struggles with broader social justice movements. Molina's work bridges theoretical innovation with practical engagement, often collaborating with housing activists and organizations fighting for the right to housing. Her research spans multiple scales, from local Swedish contexts to comparative studies with South America, revealing global patterns of urban inequality while remaining attentive to specific historical and cultural contexts. Throughout her career, Professor Molina has been actively involved in research collaborations addressing housing discrimination, urban segregation, and gender equality in the built environment. She has contributed to numerous reports on housing policy and discrimination, serving as an expert on issues of ethnic discrimination in housing markets. Her work has influenced both academic discourse and policy discussions on urban development and social justice in Sweden.
Fredrik Sandin is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, where he leads the Machine Learning research group with approximately thirty members. His work focuses on neuromorphic technologies and the intersection of machine learning with computational physics to solve challenging real-world interaction problems. He coordinates the 'Teknisk fysik och elektroteknik' program at LTU and has been instrumental in establishing neuromorphic research activities at the university. Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering Member of WASP (Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program) and ELLIS (European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems) Coordinator of Neuromorphic Innovation Platform Sweden with KTH, Lund University, Uppsala University, FOI, ABB, Ericsson, and SAAB Fredrik earned his PhD in Physics from Luleå University of Technology in 2007, with thesis work focusing on dense states of matter in neutron stars. His academic journey began with an MSc diploma work in ATLAS at CERN in 2001, followed by postdoctoral research in computational physics at IFPA in Belgium (2008-2009) and brain-like computing at EISLAB with Prof. Jerker Delsing (2010-2011). Professor Sandin's research interests center around neuromorphic technologies, particularly neuromorphic computing and spiking neural networks. He investigates sensor/detector and intelligent systems co-design where constraints like energy, power, latency, and dynamic range challenge conventional digital approaches. His work spans mixed-signal neuromorphic circuits, algorithms, and systems, as well as machine learning projects involving industrial data and collaboration. He has been a key figure in establishing neuromorphic research at LTU, supported by The Kempe Foundations, particularly through the 2014 Gunnar Öquist Fellowship. His recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary focus spanning quantum phase transitions, particle physics detector optimization, renewable energy materials, and the integration of large language models into control systems. This diverse portfolio reflects his approach connecting machine learning with fundamental physics and practical engineering applications, particularly in neuromorphic computing and intelligent systems design, with emphasis on solving real-world problems through co-design of hardware and algorithms. Gunnar Öquist Fellowship Award and 3 MSEK grant from The Kempe Foundations ISSP award for an Original Work in Theoretical Physics (signed by Prof. 't Hooft and Prof. Zichichi) New-Talents award for original work in theoretical physics at the International School of Subnuclear Physics in Erice Professor Sandin has supervised numerous PhD students working on topics ranging from neuromorphic TinyML to materials for neuromorphic computing, privacy-preserving machine learning at the edge, and intelligent fault diagnosis. He has secured substantial research funding from various sources including Vinnova, ÅForsk, Kempe Foundations, WASP-WISE, and EU programs like ECSEL JU Arrowhead Tools and ITEA3 AutoDC. His current major projects include the Neuromorphic Innovation Platform Sweden and several initiatives focused on neuromorphic condition monitoring and computing, with total funding exceeding 30 MSEK in the past five years. He leads the Machine Learning group at LTU, which collaborates extensively with industry partners including ABB, Ericsson, SAAB, SKF, and RISE. The group is active in developing neuromorphic technologies for wireless sensor networks, condition monitoring systems, and next-generation intelligent systems that address energy, power, and latency constraints that challenge conventional digital approaches.
Mattias Näsman is an Assistant Professor at the Unit of Economic History, Umeå University, and affiliated as a postdoctoral researcher at Umeå University's Centre for Regional Science (Cerum) and the Centre for Environmental and Resource Economics (Cere). His work bridges Umeå University and interdisciplinary research networks, focusing on historical economic transitions toward sustainability. Master's in Economic History, Umeå University Bachelor's in Philosophy, Umeå University Mattias Näsman explores how historical actors and processes shape sustainability transitions. His research intersects politics, economics, technology, and environmental science, with a primary focus on the automotive industry's environmental adaptation. He examines corporate strategies, emission control policies, and the failed development of Europe's battery industry, particularly through the lens of the bankrupt company Northvolt. His publications reveal a thematic focus on historical political economy, corporate-environment interactions, and regulatory challenges. Key works include analyses of UNEP's 1976 motor vehicle seminar, Volvo Cars' green transition, and Swiss-Swedish emission standard collaborations. Näsman's affiliations include: Centre for Regional Science (Cerum), Umeå University Centre for Environmental and Resource Economics (Cere), Umeå University/Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences He leads the research program A Promised Land? (2023-2029) and previously worked on Green Image or Sustainable Business? (2017-2020). His work contextualizes sustainability challenges through historical case studies, emphasizing the interplay between business, policy, and technological evolution.
Yacine Atif is a Professor of Information Technology at the University of Skövde, affiliated with the School of Informatics and Department of Information Technology. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications spanning from 2002 to the present, demonstrating sustained academic contribution in his field. His research interests focus on Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Cyber-Physical Systems, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, and Educational Technologies. Professor Atif's work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, particularly in smart city technologies, critical infrastructure protection, and educational innovations. His research has evolved from early work in e-commerce trust (2002) to contemporary work on metaverse learning experiences (2023) and vehicle collision prediction (2025). Analysis of his recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a strong focus on cybersecurity applications for cyber-physical systems, particularly in critical infrastructure protection. His work demonstrates a progression from foundational IoT concepts toward sophisticated integration of machine learning and cognitive approaches in security analysis. The research portfolio shows consistent collaboration with both academic and industry partners across multiple countries. Professor Atif leads or contributes to significant research projects including the ongoing 'Intelligent Driver Support Systems and Safety Enhancement' (I2Connect) project (2023-2026) focused on developing next-generation Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for trucks, and previously led the 'Infrastructure Resilience – ELVIRA' project (2017-2020) which developed time-based infrastructure dependency analysis for power-grid risk assessment. His teaching responsibilities include multiple courses at both bachelor's and master's levels, with course credits ranging from 3 to 7.5 credits across various technology domains. His office is located in room PA420K at the University of Skövde, and he can be contacted at yacine.atif@his.se or by phone at 0500-448312.
Anna-Sara Lind is a Professor of Public Law at Uppsala University's Faculty of Law , with additional roles as Scientific Leader at the Center for Multidisciplinary Research on Religion and Society (CRS) and Member of the European Commission Against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) (2020-). Her research focuses on the intersection of EU Law and Welfare State Constitutionalism , emphasizing Human Rights , Digital Governance , and Migration Policy . BA (2003) , Doctor of Jurisprudence in Constitutional Law (2009) Senior Lecturer (2011), Associate Professor (2014) Her 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) explore: AI's impact on Democratic Governance (2022-2025) Human Rights in Migration Policy (2017-2022) Comparative Constitutional Law across EU states (2012-2015) Data Protection frameworks in Biobanking (2013-2014) Religious Freedom versus Freedom of Expression (2016-2021) Scientific Recognition: Martin H:son Holmdahl Scholarship (2016) for human rights promotion Kungliga Vetenskapssocieteten Benzelius Award (2010) for constitutional law dissertation As an advisor, she has guided: Yana Litins'ka (Medical Law, 2018) Tim Holappa (Public Law, 2023) International advisees at Aristotle University and Stockholm University She leads the WASP-HS Management Team (2019-) and co-edits Nordisk Socialrättslig Tidskrift (2016-).
Fredrik N G Andersson is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, Lund University School of Economics and Management. His research focuses on macroeconomics, climate policy, environmental economics, fiscal policy, and economic history. He is a profile area member of the Lund University 'Nature-based future solutions' initiative. His research interests include analyzing the intersection of economic policies with climate change, inequality, and historical socioeconomic trends. Notable areas of work include the impact of fiscal frameworks, monetary policy effectiveness, and corporate climate adaptation strategies. He has contributed to over 160 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and consultations for Swedish governmental bodies. Key themes in his recent work include decarbonization pathways, pandemic policy evaluations (e.g., Sweden's lockdown strategies), and the implications of climate policies for industries. His work often bridges theoretical economics with practical policy design, emphasizing evidence-based decision-making. Andersson has advised on major policy reforms, such as evaluations of the Swedish fiscal framework and central bank policies. He frequently engages in public discourse through newspapers like Svenska Dagbladet and Dagens Industri, discussing topics like inflation targeting, climate neutrality, and industrial policy.
Isaac Taylor is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Stockholm University. His research intersects political philosophy, ethics, and emerging technologies, with a focus on AI accountability, counterterrorism ethics, and public goods theory. Research Interests: AI ethics and autonomous systems governance Counterterrorism moral frameworks Public goods and distributive justice Security policy and just war theory Recent Publication Trends: His 2025 work explores AI agency and explainability. Earlier studies analyze collective responsibility for autonomous weapons, algorithmic sentencing limits, and minimalist approaches to conflict resolution.
Kim Hammar is a postdoctoral researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, with affiliations at the University of Melbourne (2025-2028) and Imperial College London. He works under Prof. Tansu Alpcan and Prof. Emil Lupu, focusing on the intersection of game theory, control theory, and large-scale systems for networking and security applications. Previously, he completed his Ph.D. at KTH under Prof. Rolf Stadler and Prof. Pontus Johnson. His research spans cybersecurity, networked systems, and adaptive control mechanisms. Key contributions include applying optimal stopping reinforcement learning conjectural online learning causal modeling to intrusion response and network security. His 2025-2024 publications highlight advancements in automated security through game-theoretic and control-theoretic approaches, with a focus on dynamic environments. Kim received the VR International Postdoctoral Fellowship in 2025. He has served as an assistant for Computer Networks (EP111U) Computer Systems (EP121U) at KTH.
Trisha Rajput is an Assistant Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law , University of Gothenburg , where she teaches international trade law to both law and management students. Her research focuses on international economic law, with particular emphasis on trade facilitation, global value chains and the intersection of law and digital technology in international commerce. Education Doctor of Laws (PhD), University of Leeds, UK – thesis on WTO coordination with non-WTO regimes in public international law. LL.M. in European and International Business Law, University of Leeds, UK. LL.B., India – prior lecturing experience at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law. Research Interests Dr Rajput’s work lies at the nexus of international trade law , public international law and emerging digital technologies . Current projects investigate how digital infrastructures—ranging from AI-based transport systems to blockchain-enabled single-window environments—can enhance supply-chain finance for SMEs along the China-Europe railway corridors. Her scholarship also critically examines normative conflicts between WTO rules and other specialist international regimes. Publications Overview Spanning 2013-2024, her publications reveal a consistent focus on (i) trade-facilitation mechanisms (single-window reforms, paperless trade initiatives), (ii) regulation of risk in multimodal transport, and (iii) technology governance such as AI transparency in customs and blockchain adoption in export-oriented firms. Collaborative work with scholars from law, logistics and management disciplines underlines an interdisciplinary approach. Research Funding & Projects European Union funded project on trade facilitation and global value chains. Principal investigator, “Role of Digital Infrastructures in Financing SMEs” (2019-2022). Co-investigator, “Transition to AI-based Transport Systems” (2020-2021). Contact & Location Room C620, Department of Law, Vasagatan 1, SE-411 24 Göteborg, Sweden. Email: trisha.rajput@law.gu.se
Micael Derelöv is an Associate Professor at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), specializing in Product Realisation (PROD). His work focuses on optimizing safety, reliability, and efficiency in industrial and aerospace systems. He contributes to sustainable product development through advanced methodologies in design optimization and failure analysis. His research integrates robotics, manufacturing systems, and systems engineering to address challenges in collaborative assembly, aircraft design, and risk management. Dr. Derelöv’s research interests include multi-objective optimization for balancing safety and weight in aircraft systems, industrial safety demonstrators, and reliability-centric design processes. He has developed frameworks for evaluating design concepts and identifying potential failures in early-stage engineering projects. His work also explores the application of genetic algorithms in concept synthesis and the use of qualitative modeling for risk assessment. His publications highlight trends in industrial safety, systems reliability, and aerospace engineering. Recent work includes advancements in safe collaborative robotics on assembly lines and methodologies for industrial safety demonstrators. Earlier contributions address cost optimization in reliability-focused design and bio-mechatronic product development. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his active research and academic role reflect a commitment to advancing engineering practices. He collaborates on student projects, such as a recent initiative designing a pressure-resistant device for space exploration, demonstrating engagement in applied and interdisciplinary research. Micael Derelöv’s affiliation with the Department of Management and Engineering positions him at the intersection of academic research and industrial innovation, particularly within the Product Realisation group. His work emphasizes sustainable, integrated approaches to product development, blending theoretical insights with practical applications in manufacturing and aerospace sectors.
Josefine Rasmussen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration within Linköping University's Department of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of governance systems and industrial sustainability transitions, with particular emphasis on energy management practices in manufacturing and process industries. Faculty of Economic and Industrial Development (IEI) Department of Business Administration (FEK) Linköping University, Sweden Her research program investigates how governance structures can be designed to advance sustainability in industrial contexts, examining energy efficiency implementation, circular business model development, and the financial implications of sustainability transitions. Rasmussen employs qualitative case study methodologies to analyze management accounting practices, controller roles in energy systems transitions, and the integration of sustainability reporting requirements like the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Current research projects include The interaction between sustainability reporting and financial management practices , Local synergies for sustainable and diversified CO₂ use , and The controller - an unexplored actor in the transition to sustainable energy systems , which received 4.6 million SEK funding from the Swedish Energy Agency. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact sustainability journals with a clear trajectory from foundational work on non-energy benefits of efficiency investments toward contemporary analyses of circular business models and sustainability governance. Rasmussen actively supervises master's theses in governance and sustainability topics and serves as course manager for Strategy & Governance (722G96) in the Master of Business Administration program. Her teaching directly connects with research through practical applications of governance frameworks for sustainability transitions in industrial settings.
