Frida Splendido is a Senior Lecturer in Swedish as a Second Language at Lund University and Deputy Director of the Lund University Humanities Lab . She coordinates teacher education courses in Swedish as a second language and teaches both beginner-level Swedish and advanced language acquisition topics. Research Focus : Language acquisition in second-language learners, particularly phonetic-phonological development. Projects : Key member of initiatives like SwEmP (Swedish Embodied Pronunciation Training) and TEAM (Transdisciplinary Approaches to Multilingualism). Administrative Roles : Board member of the Centre for Languages and Literature. Her work bridges pedagogy, multilingualism, and technological innovation in language learning.
Anna-Mia Bergkvist is a doctoral student and educator at Södertörn University, with dual affiliations as a project manager at Stockholm University's Section for Project Coordination (SUSa). Her work bridges teacher education, research on collective practical knowledge, and policy implementation for multilingual student integration. PhD research focus: Collective Phronesis (practical wisdom) in professional practices of teachers and police officers across Sweden and Germany Government assignments: Coordinating Romani Chib language revitalization in preschool to university education (2023–present) Network leadership: Regional coordination for newly arrived students' learning (2016–present) Her research explores experience-based knowledge in educational contexts, emphasizing: Systematic quality work in schools Language and knowledge development for multilingual students Collaborative learning models in teacher teams Cultural-background-informed pedagogy Anna-Mia contributes to national educational policy through: Developing assessment frameworks for newly arrived students Designing teacher training materials with Swedish National Agency for Education Advancing consensus-based methods for language acquisition
Sverker Sikström is a Full Professor in Cognitive Psychology at Lund University's Department of Psychology, specializing in computational models of memory, semantic analysis, and mental health applications. His research bridges Psychology , Artificial Intelligence , and Neuroscience , with a focus on improving diagnostic methods through statistical text analysis. Positions: Professor at Lund University (2011-), Linnuniversitet (2010-11) Spin-offs: WordDiagnostics.com (2018), Saplo.com (2007-2015) His work explores cognitive biases in violence severity communication, gender power dynamics , and noise effects on ADHD performance. He supervises PhD students in semantic modeling for mental health and social group analysis. Recent publications examine AI-driven therapy outcomes, personality assessment via NLP, and bibliometric trends in digital CBT. Grants include VINNOVA and Swedish Research Council funding for language-based diagnostics. Key projects: " The Social Extremist " (2015-), " Neurotechnologies " (2025) Software: LSALAB for semantic space analysis Media attention includes RT America interviews and YouTube lectures on choice blindness and Smartnoise applications.
Stina-Mina Ehn Börjesson is a Senior Lecturer in Microbiology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Kristianstad University. She is affiliated with the Department of Food and Meal Science, the Food and Meals in Everyday Life (MEAL) research group, and the Center for Food Health and Retail (FOHRK). Education: Doctorate in Clinical Bacteriology (2020), Agronomy degree in Food Science (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 1996), and Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in Natural Sciences (1991). Research Interests focus on: Food safety, particularly youth attitudes toward microbial contamination and hygiene Applied microbiology in yeast strain development for fermentation industries Environmental microbiology, examining antibiotic-resistant bacteria from wastewater to ecosystems Academic literacy development in higher education Recent Publications highlight trends in: Antimicrobial resistance dissemination via wastewater Sustainable gastronomy in institutional meal contexts Microbial impacts on food quality and sensory attributes Pedagogical innovations for student writing skills Yeast strain engineering for industrial applications Scientific Engagement : Co-founder of a microbiological research company since 2017 Board member of the National Network for Education in Food Microbiology (NLM) Co-organizer of international conferences on culinary arts and food safety
Albert Westergren is a Professor of Nursing at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences , specializing in psychometrics, metrology, and clinical assessment tools. With over 25 years of academic leadership, he heads the Patient Reported Outcomes - Clinical Assessment Research and Education (PROCARE) unit and co-leads the Centre for Food, Health and Retail (FOHRK) . His research spans eating disorders in neurological contexts, instrument development for clinical practice, and innovative approaches to elderly well-being through play. Academic Affiliation : Kristianstad University (2009–present) Previous Roles : Associate Professor at Lund University (2001–2006), Swedish Research Council-funded researcher (2007–2012) Research Focus : Development of the Minimal Eating Observation Form - Version II (MEOF-II) , a globally translated screening tool for eating difficulties Psychometric evaluation using classical and modern test theory Current PLAY-SE project on playfulness and mobility-impaired elderly Intersections of neurology (stroke/Parkinson's) and nutrition Academic Contributions : Over 363 publications since 1999 Supervised 18 doctoral/post-doc researchers Peer-review activities and conference organization External Roles : Healthcare Strategist (50%) at Region Skåne's Psychiatry/Habilitation sector Research platform leadership for Health in Collaboration (2018–2023)
Cecilia Nakeva von Mentzer is a Senior Lecturer in Hearing Science at Örebro University's Department of Health Sciences within the School of Health Sciences. She has held this position since April 2019, bringing extensive experience from her previous role as a university lecturer and postdoc at Uppsala University's Department of Neuroscience. Dr. von Mentzer holds a degree in speech therapy from Karolinska Institutet (1991) and a PhD in disability science from Linköping University (2014). Her research focuses on assessment and treatment of speech difficulties, language disorders, and reading difficulties in children with and without hearing impairments. She develops assessment methods for language and speech perception while also creating and evaluating interventions to improve children's communication skills. More recently, her work has expanded to include social aspects of communicative disabilities. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration with psychologists, audiologists, engineers, and special education teachers. Current research trends show increasing focus on long-term outcomes for children with hearing impairments, physical environments affecting communication, and the psychological well-being of young adults with hearing loss. Dr. von Mentzer actively supervises students at multiple levels, with Petter Kallioinen successfully defending a thesis under her guidance in February 2024. She maintains strong connections with clinical practice through ongoing dialogue with specialized speech therapists in areas like alternative and augmentative communication, voice, and aphasia. Responsible for KAD project (Communicative Activity and Participation) Leading SKOP project (Language, Communication and Psychological Well-being) Research group leader for 'Speak Up' within SpecUL research environment Active participant in physical space research for child welfare services Her teaching spans practical exercises in body awareness and voice, lectures, labs, and poster work in acoustic phonetics, speech perception, child language development, cognition, hearing, and reading. She teaches across multiple programs including Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and Special Education at both undergraduate and master's levels.
Paul Strand is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Department of Educational Sciences under the Faculty of Humanities and Theology. He also contributes to the Swedish as a Foreign Language program within the Centre for Languages and Literature. Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer University: Lund University Departments: Department of Educational Sciences, Swedish as a Foreign Language Research Focus: His work centers on practical vocational training (VFU), exploring conditions for teacher students' acquisition of professional skills. He investigates tacit knowledge frameworks, tripartite dialogues in fieldwork, and jazz-like flexibility in teaching practices. Key Themes: Teacher education, practice-based learning, educational theory Collaborative Projects: Conference organization (SMDI15), editorial contributions Teaching: Offers courses like ÄSVD24 (Swedish 4) and engages in curriculum development for foreign language education.
Bert Jonsson serves as Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department at Umeå University's Department of Applied Educational Sciences within the Faculty of Social Sciences. His research integrates cognitive psychology with educational practice, focusing on mathematical reasoning and memory mechanisms. Department of Applied Educational Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences Head of Measurement in Behavioral Sciences research group Active in Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning (LICR) project through 2025 Jonsson's research examines how retrieval practice, working memory, and cognitive factors influence mathematical learning. His work employs fMRI brain imaging and eye-tracking methodologies to investigate neural mechanisms during mathematical reasoning, with particular focus on how creative versus algorithmic approaches affect student attention and performance. Current projects explore testing effects across cognitive abilities and interventions for math anxiety. His publication trends reveal consistent focus on retrieval practice efficacy (2020-2025), expanding into meta-analyses of math anxiety interventions (2023) and cross-domain neural studies (2021-2022). Recent work demonstrates that retrieval practice benefits persist regardless of cognitive ability or need for cognition, challenging assumptions about individual differences in learning. Jonsson leads significant research initiatives including: LEARNING TO ENGAGE THE BRAIN (2015-2019) Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning (LICR) (2009-2025) His laboratory combines behavioral experiments with neuroimaging to investigate how mathematical reasoning engages brain networks, particularly examining how creative reasoning strategies produce durable learning effects compared to algorithmic approaches. Current work extends these findings to develop classroom applications for improving mathematical proficiency.
Carina Granberg is an Associate Professor at Umeå University's Department of Applied Educational Sciences, where she conducts research at the intersection of mathematics education, cognitive psychology, and educational technology. She is affiliated with the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC) and leads the ARED - Applied Research on Education and Digitalisation group. Her research focuses on formative assessment practices, creative mathematical reasoning, and the impact of digital tools on learning. Granberg investigates how teacher-student interactions influence motivation and problem-solving abilities, particularly through projects like 'Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning' (2009-2025) and 'Teaching that supports students' creative problem-solving in mathematics' (2020-2022). Her work demonstrates that well-designed formative assessment significantly enhances behavioral engagement and autonomous motivation by satisfying students' basic psychological needs. Analysis of her recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on: Creative mathematical reasoning as superior to imitative approaches Neural correlates of mathematical learning through fMRI studies Diagnostic frameworks for identifying reasoning difficulties Inclusive strategies for students with intellectual disabilities Integration of retrieval practice with creative tasks Her scientific recognition includes: Distinguished University Teacher award Excellent Teacher qualification Granberg actively collaborates with international researchers through projects like the PME (Psychology of Mathematics Education) conferences, where she has co-edited proceedings. Her work bridges neuroscience, educational practice, and digital innovation to transform mathematics instruction.
Per-Olof Wickman is a Professor at Stockholm University in the Department of Teaching and Learning . His research focuses on didactics as a professional science for teachers, emphasizing conceptual models for classroom analysis, content design, and student engagement in science education. Key roles include Director of Science Education Research at the Department of Mathematics and Science Education (MND) Coordinator of Graduate Research Schools in Subject Didactics and Didactic Modeling, funded by the Swedish Research Council Wickman's work bridges pragmatic pedagogy with empirical studies on classroom dynamics, bilingual education, and the aesthetic dimensions of science learning. His publications explore how teacher-researcher collaboration shapes educational practices and student outcomes. Scientific contributions highlight practical epistemology analysis , organizing purposes in lessons, and fostering student interest through subject-specific aesthetics. Recent articles analyze translational practices in multilingual classrooms and the philosophical underpinnings of emotion-based educational research. Scientific recognition includes membership in the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Leadership in national research schools
Anna Bergström is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Teaching and Learning , specializing in language education and multilingualism research. She leads the Multilingualism and Third Language Acquisition research group, focusing on how learners' linguistic backgrounds influence acquisition of additional languages. Research Focus: Comparative studies between second and third language acquisition Impact of mother tongue and existing L2 knowledge on learning Italian (L3) Development of flipped pedagogy in online teacher education Publication Trends: Her recent works analyze grammatical aspect acquisition in Italian and pandemic-driven innovations in digital language teaching. Both studies emphasize collaborative learning and cross-linguistic transfer effects.
Katrin Ahlgren is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Teaching and Learning . Her work spans multilingualism, sociolinguistics, and educational research, with international collaborations across institutions like Universidad Autónoma Madrid and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya . Education PhD in Narrative Identity and Living Metaphors in a Second Language Perspective Research Interests Focus on linguistic agency, multilingual education, and narrative approaches in language use. Projects like Language and Life-Course (2024-2028) examine SFI programs' impact on migrant integration. Her work integrates arts-based methods and metaphor theories into sociolinguistic equality. Awards Bernadotte Scholarship (2021-2022) by the Swedish Academy. Research Fellowship (2024-2025) at the Paris Institute for Advanced Study. Grants Funded by the Swedish Research Council for international postdoc projects (2017-2021) and ongoing Language and Life-Course research. Riksbankens Jubileumsfond supported her sabbatical (2022-2023) and research fellow position.
José Alemán Bañón is an Associate Professor at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism , Stockholm University. His research lies at the intersection of linguistic theory and cognitive neuroscience , focusing on second language acquisition , bilingualism , and morphosyntactic processing . He specializes in neurolinguistic methodologies like EEG and ERP, applying them to study how native and L2 speakers process grammatical structures. His work investigates morphosyntactic dependencies in Spanish, particularly number and gender agreement , and how factors like structural distance , markedness , and crosslinguistic differences affect processing. Recent projects examine predictive processing in L2 learners, supported by a 2018 grant from Riksbankens Jubileumsfond (3,412,000 SEK). He has published extensively on topics including L1 transfer , individual cognitive differences , and electrophysiological markers of language processing. Scientific awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Grants: 2018 - Riksbankens Jubileumsfond grant (3,412,000 SEK) for predictive processing research. His publications span experimental linguistics, cognitive neuroscience, and second language acquisition, with a focus on ERP studies of agreement processing and crosslinguistic influence.
Ylva Falk is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Teaching and Learning . Her research focuses on Multilingualism and Third Language Acquisition , examining how learners acquire grammar and vocabulary across languages, especially in multilingual contexts. Key research areas include cross-linguistic transfer, metalinguistic knowledge, and input processing in L3 acquisition Current work emphasizes factors like mother tongue, second languages, and teaching methodologies influencing third language learning Recent publications analyze lexical and syntactic transfer patterns in multilingual learners, highlighting implications for language education policy. Despite extensive contributions to the field, no specific awards or student advisement details are mentioned in the provided text.
Emanuel Bylund Spångberg is a Professor in Psycholinguistics at the Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, Stockholm University. His work bridges two central questions: biological age's role in language acquisition/attrition and language's influence on cognition through neo-Whorfian frameworks. Current research explores bilingual lexical deficits, motion event cognition, and temporal perception across languages like Afrikaans, isiXhosa, Spanish, and Swedish. Recent funded projects include "Motion in mind" (Swedish Research Council, 2016–2018) and "Temporal Language and Thought" (Swedish Research Council, 2011–2013). His publications span experimental psycholinguistics, bilingualism, and linguistic relativity, with a focus on age-related cognitive mechanisms and cross-linguistic cognitive interference. While no explicit student list is provided, his collaborations with scholars like P. Athanasopoulos and N. Abrahamsson are notable.
