Oskar Karlsson , Professor at the Department of Environmental Science , Stockholm University , leads interdisciplinary research integrating experimental models, computational toxicology, and epidemiological studies to explore gene-environment interactions and the exposome’s impact on health. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with ecological and public health implications. Research Focus: Gene-Environment Interactions and Epigenetics Exposome and Endocrine Disruption New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for Chemical Risk Assessment Persistent Organic Pollutants and Particulate Matter Recent Trends: His publications emphasize transgenerational epigenetic effects, molecular mechanisms of phthalates/PFAS, and ecological impacts of pollutants using Xenopus tropicalis and Daphnia magna . Studies focus on metabolic dysregulation, carcinogenesis, and innovative screening tools for mitochondrial and steroidogenic toxicity. Scientific Recognition: ERC Starting Grant for the PATER project on paternal epigenetic inheritance Editorial Board Member of Epigenomics Laboratory: The Karlsson Laboratory develops advanced toxicological frameworks and trains scientists in omics and computational methodologies. Collaborations span SciLifeLab, Karolinska Institute, and Harvard School of Public Health.
Anna Plym serves as an Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics since 2022, while maintaining adjunct faculty status at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and research affiliation at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her work centers on genetic epidemiology within Fredrik Wiklund's research group, focusing on prostate and testicular cancer risk prediction. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Cancer Epidemiology (Karolinska Institutet, 2019) MSc in Public Health Epidemiology (Karolinska Institutet, 2013) MSc in Biomedical Science (Uppsala University, 2007) Dr. Plym's research pioneers genetic-risk based prevention strategies for prostate cancer, demonstrating that men with high polygenic risk scores face ~50% lifetime prostate cancer risk versus Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Development of multi-ancestry polygenic risk scores validated across diverse populations; 2) Investigation of gene-lifestyle interactions for risk compensation; 3) Clinical translation of genetic tools for early detection and prevention. Her work consistently bridges epidemiological discovery with practical clinical applications. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through: 2021 Young Investigator Award (Prostate Cancer Foundation) 2021 Scholar-in-Training Award (American Association for Cancer Research) Dr. Plym's research is supported by substantial institutional funding, including nearly 120 million SEK secured by her department in 2024 Swedish grants and Karolinska Institutet's 254 million SEK award from the Swedish Cancer Society in 2021. She actively mentors trainees and contributes to large-scale initiatives like the Million Veteran Program. Her laboratory work within Fredrik Wiklund's group employs cutting-edge genomic epidemiology approaches, with current projects focusing on integrating MRI with genetic risk scores and developing ethnicity-specific risk prediction tools for global clinical implementation.
Nils Droste is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Lund University , with additional roles at CIRCLE, BECC, and LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions. His research focuses on environmental policy effectiveness, particularly sustainable forest governance, biodiversity finance, and quantitative analysis of public finance institutions for land use and conservation. Research Interests : Environmental federalism, biodiversity governance, quantitative methods, climate change adaptation, and land use transformation. Awards : Good Practice Repository (ECPR), 2020 Best 2019 Paper (Ecosystems and People), 2020 Teaching : International Environmental Governance, Quantitative Methods, and Quantitative Causal Inference at ClimbEco Graduate School and Masters in Welfare Policies. His recent publications explore Nordic forest governance trade-offs, agent-based modeling of socio-ecological systems, biodiversity finance frameworks, and riparian buffer zone economics. He leads projects on wildfire recovery, multifunctional forest policy, and Mistra BIOPATH, emphasizing stakeholder perceptions and policy design for sustainable development.
Juhee Bae is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Technology at the University of Skövde, Sweden. She is affiliated with the AI research group, focusing on machine learning, visual analytics, and explainable AI. Her work bridges research and education, with courses in advanced data science and experience in teaching coordination. Ph.D. in Computer Science, North Carolina State University Merited Teaching Award (2023) Mobility Grant for Belgian University Collaboration (2020) Her research spans machine learning , visual analytics , and explainable AI , with applications in Steel industry process optimization Climate-adaptive water management Migration intention forecasting Smart production logistics Wearable biosensor analysis Recent publications highlight predictive models for weather-driven migration, causal discovery frameworks, and interactive data mining techniques. She contributes to editorial boards and conference organization. Juhee Bae serves as course coordinator for Explainable AI and has been active in international collaborations. Scientific awards include 2023 Merited Teaching Award 2020 Mobility Grant Her projects STRATUS (AI for climate adaptation), INSITE-X (steel industry AI), and Understanding Human Migration demonstrate practical AI applications. She works with interdisciplinary teams and has presented talks on predictive machine learning and explainable AI.
Kent Salomonsson is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Skövde , affiliated with the School of Engineering Science and Department of Engineering . His research focuses on advanced computational modeling, materials science, and laser welding technologies. Key Research Areas: Finite element analysis, adhesive layer mechanics, ductile iron microstructure, simulation-driven design. Recent Publications: Investigating laser welding dynamics, material behavior in casting processes, and strain localization in metallic components. Projects: Leading initiatives like LaserBATMAN (battery manufacturing optimization) and QWELD (laser weld quality assurance). Contact: Email kent.salomonsson@his.se | Phone 0500-448505
Elisabet Rothenberg is a Professor of Geriatric Nutrition at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Education and Integrated Health Sciences. She leads the Food and Meals Subject Group within the Food and Meals in Everyday Life (MEAL) research center and is affiliated with the Center for Food Health and Retail at Kristianstad University (FOHRK). Her research focuses on geriatric nutrition, particularly malnutrition in elderly populations, frailty-nutrition relationships, dietary patterns for older adults, and food systems in healthcare settings. Dr. Rothenberg has published extensively with over 342 publications and has an h-index of 32 with more than 5,106 citations. Her work significantly contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on malnutrition screening tools, frailty assessment in elderly patients, and the development of practical interventions for improving nutritional care in geriatric populations. Her research spans epidemiological studies, clinical guidelines, and innovative digital solutions for nutritional assessment and intervention. Chairman of SWESPEN (Swedish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) Active contributor to ESPEN (European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) guidelines Extensive media presence with 26 press/media appearances discussing malnutrition risks Dr. Rothenberg actively supervises doctoral students and serves as an opponent for numerous academic theses. She has led multiple significant research projects including 'SeSam: Senior alert - a tool for better collaborative care' and 'The Malnutrition Awareness Scale for community-dwelling older adults.' Her research has been widely disseminated through 95 academic activities including invited lectures, expert consultations, and conference presentations. She maintains active collaborations across multiple countries and institutions, particularly focusing on elderly nutrition assessment and intervention strategies.
Karin Alm is a University Lecturer in Business Administration with a Marketing specialization at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Economics. She is a qualified teacher with expertise in corporate social responsibility, marketing, sustainability in organizations, and sustainable higher education pedagogy. As Coordinator for PRME (Principles for Responsible Management Education) at the Faculty of Economics, she leads sustainability integration in management education while collaborating with international institutions and organizations like Rotary Clubs, Mission Matmiljö, and Livsmedelsakademin. Academic Background: Licentiate in Business Administration (Kristianstad University) Doctoral Student at Lund University's School of Economics and Business Administration Her research focuses on retail sustainability, particularly examining grocery stores' role in promoting sustainable consumption through interactionist perspectives. She investigates how retailers can drive environmental change via marketing strategies and consumer engagement. Recent publications analyze sustainable food futures, circular retail models, and climate literacy pedagogy. Her work contributes to UN SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 13 (Climate Action) through practical frameworks for responsible management education. As a key member of Kristianstad University's Center for Food Health and Retail (FOHRK), she collaborates with local/regional partners on Work Integrated Learning initiatives. She has presented at major events like Dagligvarudagen Götaland and the Responsible Management Education Research Conference.
Jesper Wiklander is a Researcher at the Department of Chemistry and Biomedicine , Linnaeus University , affiliated with the Bioorganic and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory (BBCL) and the Mindgap project. His work focuses on molecular imprinting, synthetic polymers, and computational chemistry, with applications in pharmaceuticals, biomolecule recognition, and analytical chemistry. Research Projects : Bridging the gap between mind, brain, and body (Mindgap) Labs : Bioorganic and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory (BBCL) His research explores molecular imprinting mechanisms, computational strategies for polymer design, and bioorganic chemistry . Recent publications highlight applications in deuteration, oxytocin mimicry, and ligand recognition through advanced polymer systems. Key article trends include molecular imprinting for pharmaceuticals like paracetamol and oseltamivir, catalysis in indole functionalization, and sensor development using nanogels and QCM films. Techniques span NMR spectroscopy , molecular dynamics , and chemometric modeling .
Magnus Fontes is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Automatic Control within the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University , Sweden. He also contributes to the ELLIIT: The Linköping-Lund initiative on IT and mobile communication . His work bridges Computational Biology , Immunology , and Mathematical Modeling , focusing on high-dimensional biological data analysis and immune system dynamics. His research spans Genetics , Systems Biology , and Machine Learning , with recent work on: Sex-based differences in immune responses to infections Statistical methods for single-cell data analysis Viral evolution modeling Genome-wide association studies Dimensionality reduction algorithms Computational immunology frameworks Notable trends include Integration of SDGs in health research, particularly SDG3 (Good Health) and SDG10 (Reduced Inequalities). He has contributed to 36+ publications and participates in cross-disciplinary initiatives like the Engineering Health Crossroads workshop (2023). Key projects include Bioinformatics research (2013-2014) and collaborative work with the Milieu Intérieur Consortium .
Dr. Daniel Förnvik is an Associate Professor at the Medical Radiation Physics department of Lund University, affiliated with the Lund University Cancer Centre (LUCC). His research focuses on breast cancer imaging, particularly through digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), mammography, and artificial intelligence applications in radiology. He actively contributes to clinical research projects and collaborates internationally on cancer detection and screening optimization. Key Research Areas: Breast cancer diagnostics, AI-driven imaging analysis, radiation physics, tumor growth modeling Projects: Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial, NeoDense study, AI integration in mammography His recent work explores deep learning for chemotherapy response monitoring, abbreviated MRI integration with DBT, and breast density impacts on screening accuracy. Articles show expertise in overdiagnosis prevention, image quality assessment, and multi-omics approaches combining ctDNA analysis with radiomics. As a Principal Investigator, he supervises doctoral students Johannes Olinder and Andreas Bjerkén in projects examining DBT implementation and AI applications in breast imaging. Though no explicit awards are listed, his 51+ publications and sustained 2010-2025 research output demonstrate significant contributions to medical radiation physics and oncology imaging.
David Morrison is a Visiting Researcher at the Department of Organismal Biology, Systematic Biology at Uppsala University, Sweden. His contact information lists the Evolutionary Biology Centre at Norbyvägen 18D, 752 36 Uppsala, with email David.Morrison@ebc.uu.se. Morrison's research focuses on advanced phylogenetic methods, particularly the development and application of phylogenetic networks as alternatives to traditional tree-based representations of evolutionary relationships. His work explores reticulate evolution , multiple sequence alignment , and the theoretical foundations of systematics. Morrison has published extensively on the limitations of the "tree of life" metaphor and advocates for network-based approaches that better represent complex evolutionary processes like hybridization and horizontal gene transfer. His research bridges computational biology, evolutionary theory, and systematic practice, with applications ranging from pathogen evolution to botanical systematics. Analysis of Morrison's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated representations of evolutionary history. His work increasingly emphasizes phylogenetic networks over traditional trees, recognizing that evolutionary processes are often reticulate rather than strictly divergent. This shift reflects broader trends in evolutionary biology toward more complex models that account for horizontal gene transfer, hybridization, and other non-treelike phenomena. Morrison's publications show strong engagement with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, particularly in the areas of sequence alignment methodology and data visualization for evolutionary relationships. Morrison has served as a reviewer and contributor to numerous publications in systematic biology, including book reviews for significant works in the field. His review of Multiple Sequence Alignment Methods highlighted the critical importance of alignment techniques in modern biology, noting that alignment methods are actually more cited than tree-building programs in scientific literature. This work underscores his expertise in foundational bioinformatics methods that underpin evolutionary analysis. As a Visiting Researcher at Uppsala University's Evolutionary Biology Centre, Morrison contributes to one of Scandinavia's leading institutions for evolutionary research. His work appears to intersect with multiple research groups focused on phylogenetics, systematics, and evolutionary genomics, though specific laboratory affiliations are not detailed in the available information.
Mathias Karlsson is a Lecturer at the Department of Management within the School of Economics and Business Administration at Linnaeus University. His academic work bridges entrepreneurship, philosophy, and social change, with a particular focus on how entrepreneurial practices can contribute to more responsible and sustainable societal development. He teaches courses in entrepreneurship, management, and supervises degree projects in organization. Dr. Karlsson's research interests span entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, organization theory, ethics, sustainability, and philosophical approaches to management. His work is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach that draws heavily on philosophy—particularly the work of Simon Critchley—to examine how entrepreneurship can be practiced as a force for social change. He explores themes of ethical responsibility, emancipation, and the infinite demands of taking responsibility seriously in business contexts. His publication record shows a consistent focus on critical perspectives on entrepreneurship and leadership. Recent work examines posthumanist leadership, socio-ecological transitions in rural areas, and reimagining entrepreneurship as a struggle for a freer life. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from examining social entrepreneurship in corporate contexts to exploring broader philosophical questions about leadership, responsibility, and social transformation. Oskar Sillén's Prize (2018) for best doctoral thesis in business administration in Sweden Wallander Scholarship in Business Administration (2021-2023) worth 1.7 million SEK Dr. Karlsson leads significant research projects including FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas), a Horizon2020 project with 15 European partners, and InKuiS (Innovative Cultural Entrepreneurship in Collaborative Co-creative Research). He is also involved in the Bridge collaboration between Linnaeus University and IKEA, which examines entrepreneurship as a force for societal change. His research groups include Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship and the Center for Leadership in Småland, where he explores how leadership can drive renewal in organizations across sectors.
Daniel Ekwall serves as a Professor in Textile Management at the University of Borås, specifically within the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management at the Academy of Textiles, Technology and Economics. Additionally, he holds associate professor positions at Hanken (Swedish School of Economics in Helsinki) in Supply Chain Management and at the University of Turku (TSE - Turku School of Economics) in Supply Chain Security. With a career at the University of Borås since 2010, he initially served as a senior lecturer in logistics before becoming a professor in textile management in February 2018. His research focuses on traceability, risk management, and innovation processes within the textile value chain, with additional emphasis on logistics and supply chain management. Ekwall's scholarly work demonstrates a strong interest in supply chain security, particularly examining cargo theft patterns, transport crime seasonality, and geopolitical impacts on logistics networks. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in the textile industry. Ekwall's publications reveal a clear trajectory toward addressing contemporary challenges in global supply chains, particularly examining how geopolitical conflicts affect logistics networks, the security implications of transport systems, and sustainable approaches to textile management. His work shows increasing focus on circular economy principles within the textile sector, analyzing upcycling practices, rental business models, and proximity manufacturing as sustainable alternatives. His notable achievements include: Best doctoral paper at NOFOMA 2008 Highly Commended laureate of the 2011 Emerald / EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Awards in Logistics and Supply Chain Management As an academic supervisor, Ekwall serves as main supervisor for doctoral students Nitin Harale and Vera Videl Kling. His media presence is substantial, with frequent contributions to discussions on trade wars, logistics security, clothing industry trends, and geopolitical impacts on supply chains. His research has practical implications for addressing current global challenges in textile production, logistics security, and sustainable supply chain management.
Karin Weman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Health and Welfare at Halmstad University, Sweden. She specializes in exercise psychology, motivation, and e-health, with a particular focus on applying self-determination theory to understand and promote sustainable physical activity behaviors. Her work bridges psychology, digital technology, and health promotion, with significant contributions to both academic research and practical applications in healthcare and community settings. Weman earned her PhD in Psychology specializing in sport and exercise from the University of Gothenburg. Her dissertation, "You don't have to love it - Exploring the mechanisms of exercise motivation using self-determination theory in a digital context" (2016), laid the foundation for her ongoing research. She has worked at Halmstad University since 2007, where she has developed courses in exercise psychology and written educational materials. Weman's primary research interest centers on understanding the psychological mechanisms behind exercise motivation, particularly through the lens of self-determination theory. She investigates how digital tools can support autonomous motivation for physical activity, examining factors like psychological need satisfaction, motivational regulations, and how these relate to exercise behavior. Her work often takes a person-centered approach, recognizing individual differences in motivation patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding how gender and age moderate the relationships between motivation and behavior, and how digital interventions can be designed to support sustainable exercise habits. Her research has evolved through several major projects. The GoDIS project (Digital Innovations in self-determined exercise motivation) developed and tested a digital prototype based on self-determination theory, showing positive effects on motivation to exercise, need satisfaction, and exercise quantity and intensity. The follow-up project, GoFaR, integrates AI systems to further improve personalized digital tools for motivation to physical activity and health. Weman has also established the WemanMotivation brand, registered with the Swedish Patent and Registration Office, to create evidence-based quality assurance methods for health promotion. Weman has received recognition for her collaborative work, particularly in interdisciplinary research that bridges psychology, information technology, interaction design, and innovation science. She has worked with various partners including Health Profile Institute, Kairos Future, SportCompetence, and Västra Götalandsregionen. Weman has been active in public discourse, contributing to Swedish debates on Corona strategy and providing practical motivation tips for sustainable exercise habits. She has given public lectures, participated in radio interviews, and created educational content including a YouTube video "5 tips för hållbar motivation till motion" (5 tips for sustainable motivation to exercise). She leads an active research group including Magnus Lindwall (Professor of Psychology), Mark B. Andersen (Professor of Psychology), Esbjörn Ebbesson (PhD in Interaction Design), Jesper Lund (PhD in Interaction Design), and Fawzi Halila (Associate Professor in Project Management), among others.
Johan Mårtensson is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University , affiliated with the Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology and Lund University Humanities Lab . His research focuses on brain plasticity during learning, combining longitudinal cognitive testing with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) . He explores language acquisition mechanisms, game-based interventions for children with reading difficulties, and virtual reality applications in adult language learning.
