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Kajsa-Stina Benulicمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Change Governance
• Environmental Policy
• Sociology of Environment
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Kajsa-Stina Benulic serves as an Assistant Professor at Linköping University's Department of Theme (TEMA), affiliated with the Center for Climate Policy Research (CSPR) and Theme Environmental Change (TEMAM). Her work bridges academic research and practical climate governance through interdisciplinary collaboration focused on societal transformation toward decarbonization. Her research centers on climate policy effectiveness within polycentric governance systems, examining corporate responses to environmental regulation, rural community perspectives on energy transition, and leadership dynamics in climate action. Key interests include the sociological dimensions of the climate crisis, legitimacy construction in green industrial transformation, and inclusive decarbonization pathways that address spatial and social equity. This work integrates political science, environmental sociology, and sustainability studies to analyze how multi-level governance structures influence real-world climate outcomes. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on polycentric governance challenges across diverse contexts—from corporate boardrooms to rural Swedish communities and the green steel industry. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity, employing qualitative case studies and sociological analysis to investigate how actors navigate complex climate policy landscapes, with particular attention to implementation gaps between policy design and societal reception. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While specific student supervision details weren't disclosed, her active research program through CSPR suggests involvement in graduate education within TEMA's interdisciplinary framework. No grant funding information appeared in the source texts. She contributes significantly to CSPR's mission of generating actionable knowledge for climate policy through collaborative research, and participates in TEMAM's interdisciplinary approach to environmental challenges that connects natural science with societal transformation studies.

Ida-Maria Börjessonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender Studies
• Women's Career Networks
• Feminist Social Studies
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Ida-Maria Börjesson serves as a University Lecturer in Gender Studies at Örebro University's School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences while completing her doctoral dissertation. She is actively affiliated with the Center for Feminist Social Studies (CFS), contributing to interdisciplinary feminist scholarship. Her research centers on the complex dynamics of women's career networks, specifically investigating how gender and same-gender relationships function as strategic resources for professional advancement. Key interests include: Gender as emotional orientation in professional contexts Paradoxes of women-exclusive networks in achieving career equality Alternative purposes behind network persistence beyond stated goals Qualitative analysis of network meetings and member interactions Intersection of affective labor and professional mobilization Her dissertation project examines eight women-founded networks through multi-method analysis, revealing how networks simultaneously address and obscure structural inequalities. Despite networks' stated purpose of advancing women's careers, Börjesson's findings show they rarely produce tangible equality outcomes, prompting investigation into unacknowledged emotional and relational functions that sustain these communities. Her work bridges organizational sociology and feminist theory to illuminate hidden dimensions of gendered professional development. Börjesson teaches gender studies across educational levels from elementary through university, translating complex theoretical frameworks into accessible curricula. Her research environment within the Center for Feminist Social Studies provides critical interdisciplinary support for examining gender dynamics in contemporary workplaces.

Carina Hjelmerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Democracy in Education
• Gender Studies in Early Childhood Education
• Social Class and Education
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Carina Hjelmer serves as Associate Professor in Educational Work at Umeå University, where she holds the distinguished title of 'Excellent Teacher' and 'Distinguished University Teacher'. She maintains a dual affiliation through her part-time lecturer role in the Department of Applied Educational Science, located at Naturvetarhuset (Johan Bures väg 16, Umeå). Her academic profile centers on critical examinations of democratic practices within Nordic educational systems. Her research program systematically investigates intersections of democracy, gender, class, and ethnicity in preschool settings through rigorous ethnographic methodologies. Key themes include children's agency in spontaneous learning situations, equitable access to subject-related learning, and the complex implementation of inclusive policies across diverse local contexts. Her work consistently challenges standardized assessment approaches while advocating for pedagogical practices that honor collective democratic values alongside individual rights. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a sustained focus on how preschool policies translate into classroom realities, with particular attention to how children negotiate influence in documentation processes and how spatial contexts shape gendered play opportunities. Her scholarship demonstrates strong continuity in examining democratic fostering through both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies of everyday preschool practices. Dr. Hjelmer's scientific recognition includes: Excellent Teacher award from Umeå University Distinguished University Teacher title She actively contributes to educational scholarship through leadership in significant research projects including 'Documentation, assessment and development of the educational activities in preschool' (2017-2019) and 'Democratic fostering for competent children? An ethnographic study in different preschools' (2015-2018), while participating in the Perspectives on Education Policy and Politics research group. Her collaborative work with Maria Rönnlund, Per-Åke Rosvall, and Sirpa Lappalainen demonstrates strong interdisciplinary partnerships across Nordic educational research networks. Her ongoing work examines how municipal officials implement national curricula and how diversity demands reshape pedagogical competencies, positioning her at the forefront of critical early childhood education research in Sweden.

Kajsa Åbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Tourism Geography
• Rural Development
• Destination Governance
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Kajsa Åberg serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture and Media Studies at Umeå University, Sweden. Her academic work centers on tourism geography with a focus on rural development, destination governance, and knowledge systems within Nordic contexts. Based at Humanisthuset campus in Umeå, she investigates how tourism interacts with local communities and regional policy frameworks. Her research examines the interplay between tourism development and community dynamics, particularly analyzing governance structures, educational disparities in tourism sectors, and the role of local knowledge in destination management. Åberg employs empirical case studies across Swedish municipalities like Malå and Ostrobothnia, emphasizing spatial inequalities and participatory challenges in tourism planning. Her work bridges theoretical geography with practical policy implications for rural regions. Analysis of her publications (2013-2019) reveals consistent exploration of tourism's socio-spatial dimensions, with evolving focus from governance mechanics to competence development and academic knowledge exchange. Key threads include community participation paradoxes, geographical education gaps, and the intangible value of academic networking, all grounded in Nordic empirical contexts. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While advising relationships and grant funding details remain unspecified in the source text, Åberg's collaborative publications with researchers like Dieter K. Müller and Roger Marjavaara indicate active research partnerships. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with tourism policy implementation challenges across Swedish regional contexts.

• Ethiopian Art
• Syriac Manuscripts
• Byzantine Iconography
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Ewa Balicka-Witakowska serves as an Affiliated Researcher in Art History at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology, maintaining active scholarly engagement through publications from 1974 to 2023. Her work bridges Ethiopian Christian art, Syriac manuscript studies, and Byzantine iconography, establishing her as a specialist in Eastern Christian visual traditions across Africa and the Near East. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Art History, though specific institutional details of her education remain unlisted in available materials. This foundation supports her extensive research output spanning five decades. Dr. Balicka-Witakowska's scholarship centers on Ethiopian Art (particularly rock-hewn church paintings and manuscript illumination), Syriac Manuscripts (with emphasis on codicological analysis), Byzantine Iconography (including spatial placement in liturgical contexts), and Liturgical Art (such as ceremonial fans and sun feathers). Her research reveals nuanced connections between textual traditions and visual representations across cultural boundaries, exemplified by studies of Saint Ephrem's influence in Ethiopia and the Holy Face of Edessa narrative. Publication analysis shows consistent thematic evolution: early work (1970s-1980s) focused on Ethiopian illuminated psalters and magic scrolls; the 1990s-2000s expanded into Syriac gospel books and Byzantine icon placement; recent scholarship (2015-2023) returns to Ethiopian contexts with detailed studies of specific painted panels and literary narratives, emphasizing patronage and regional variations in Tigray. While no scientific awards appear in the record, her co-editorship of the 2012 Rosenqvist Festschrift demonstrates academic recognition. Collaborative work with scholars like Witold Witakowski (on triptych analysis) and Michael Gervers (on silk curtains) indicates interdisciplinary engagement, though no formal advising or grant activities are documented. The absence of laboratory references suggests traditional humanities scholarship methods, with research conducted through archival study, field documentation of religious sites, and comparative analysis of artistic traditions within institutional frameworks.

Erik Hanssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• political geography
• critique of ideology
• racialization
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Erik Hansson serves as Associate Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography, specializing in critical geographical analyses of social phenomena. His research bridges political geography, psychoanalytic theory, and continental philosophy to examine power structures in contemporary society. Research interests focus on political geography , racialization processes , poverty studies , and moral geographies , with particular attention to how ideology shapes spatial experiences. Current projects investigate socio-economic accessibility of swimming pools in Sweden, neoliberal dynamics in EU institutional discourses, and historical transformations of public bathing spaces since 1945. Key Publications Trend : Recent work demonstrates consistent focus on embodied experiences in public space (particularly swimming pools), psychoanalytic interpretations of migration crises, and critical examinations of racialized poverty through continental philosophical frameworks. Methodological Approach : Combines time-space analysis with psychoanalytic theory and critical race studies to unpack social exclusion mechanisms in Swedish welfare contexts. Scientific Recognition : The Lars Erik Lundberg Scholarship Foundation postdoctoral fellowship for research on public swimming pools' societal role Hansson's collaborative projects examine resilience in EU institutional discourses (with Monica Columbo) and socio-spatial distribution of swimming infrastructure (with Martina Calovi). His monograph The Begging Question: Sweden's Social Responses to the Roma Destitute (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) represents significant scholarly contribution to migration studies. Current fieldwork includes "Swimming Diaries" documenting lived experiences in Swedish aquatic spaces.

• Art History
• Visual Communication
• Forensic Imaging
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Gary Svensson serves as Assistant Professor at Linköping University, holding dual affiliations with the Department of History, Art History and Religious Studies (HKR) and the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS). Since 2004, he has taught art history, media studies, and graphic design while actively contributing to the university's academic programs. His academic journey includes appointment as associate professor in Art History and Visual Communication in August 2009, followed by promotion to assistant professor in April 2015—a progression reflecting the unique structure of Swedish academic ranks. Svensson has provided significant administrative leadership as program manager for the Bachelor's program in Communication Society Media Production (KSM) and previously for the Cultural Studies program. Professor Svensson's primary research investigates phantom images —a field examining forensic description imagery including Forensic DNA phenotyping, Facial composites, and Police sketches (known as Robot-bild or Robot-photo in some contexts). His work traces the historical evolution of these visual representations across different legal systems, linguistic traditions, and technological eras, with particular attention to notable cases like the 1986 Swedish prime minister assassination. His recent publications demonstrate a sophisticated integration of art historical methodology with contemporary media studies, exploring topics ranging from Giovanni Morelli's connoisseurship techniques to the radicalization of postwar Scandinavian art scenes. This body of work reveals consistent engagement with how visual representation functions within societal and legal frameworks. Teaches within Communication, Society, Media Production Bachelor's Program Focuses on cross-media competencies including social media, podcasts, and spatial media Contributes to problem-oriented cultural studies at humanities-social sciences intersections Through his research and teaching, Svensson bridges traditional art historical scholarship with contemporary forensic visual culture, examining how societies conceptualize and utilize descriptive imagery across historical periods.

Peter Gladoic Håkanssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Economic History
• Labor Markets
• Social Change
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Peter Gladoic Håkansson is an Associate Professor in Economic History at Malmö University, affiliated with the Faculty of Learning and Society and the Department of Society, Culture and Identity. His research examines labor markets, social change, and spatial inequalities, with a focus on exclusion mechanisms and regional disparities. He co-edited the book Plats för vem? Om arbetets inkludering och ekkludering and authored studies on Scandinavian and Balkan labor markets. His core research interests include: Labor market dynamics and segmentation Economic history and institutional change Youth unemployment interventions Spatial inequality in urban/rural contexts Social value transformations in post-communist societies Recent publications (2024-2025) show a strong focus on depopulation in remote European regions, labor market structures, and sociocultural shifts in the Balkans. Methodologically, his work combines demographic analysis, comparative regional studies, and survey-based value assessments. He contributes to the multidisciplinary Center for Applied Working Life Research (CTA) , which investigates work environments, organizational leadership, and sustainable employment. He also teaches in the graduate school FinnFram , addressing future societal challenges.

Emmeline Laszlo Ambjörnssonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gender and Environment
• Sustainability
• Natural Resource Management
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Emmeline Laszlo Ambjörnsson serves as an Associate Professor in Human Geography at Uppsala University's Department of Human Geography on Campus Gotland, specializing in gender-power-environment nexus research through transdisciplinary social science frameworks. Education: PhD in Human Geography from Stockholm University Research Focus: Her work employs poststructural gender theory—emphasizing relational, spatial, intersectional, and performative dimensions—to analyze sustainability governance, natural resource management, and policy. Key contributions examine how gendered power structures shape environmental decision-making across Scandinavian contexts. Teaching: She instructs undergraduate and master's courses in human geography, geography, and planning, currently focusing on Campus Gotland's undergraduate planning programme.

Camille Pellerinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Science
• Development Studies
• State-Society Relations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Camille Pellerin is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Political Science, where she conducts research on state-society relations, democratisation, political reform, public administration, and urban conflict in the Horn of Africa. She is also an affiliate researcher at the French Center for Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa. Dr. Pellerin holds a PhD in Development Studies. Her academic journey has focused on understanding political dynamics in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. Her research interests center on state-society relations and democratization processes in authoritarian contexts, with particular emphasis on the Horn of Africa region. She explores how civil society operates under repressive regimes, examining forms of civic activism , public administration , and urban conflict . Her work investigates the complex interplay between political reform, communal violence, and bureaucratic structures in transitional political environments. Dr. Pellerin's recent publications reveal a consistent focus on Ethiopian politics and authoritarian governance . Her research examines how citizens navigate political repression, with particular attention to urban spaces and civil society organizations. A recurring theme is the analysis of "public silence" and covert forms of resistance under authoritarian rule. Her work bridges political science, development studies, and urban geography, offering nuanced insights into democratization processes and state-society relations in Africa. Dr. Pellerin co-coordinates the courses "Introduction to Development Studies" (Bachelor level) and "The Politics of Development" (Master level) at Uppsala University. She is actively involved in multiple research projects funded by prestigious organizations including the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development and the Swedish Research Council. Her current projects examine bureaucracy's role in democratization processes, environmental policy during political transitions in Ethiopia, and state-labour relations in India and Ethiopia. As an affiliate researcher at the French Center for Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa, Dr. Pellerin maintains strong research connections with Ethiopian academic and policy institutions. Her collaborative work with scholars like Karin Leijon, Emma Elfversson, and others demonstrates her engagement with interdisciplinary research teams focused on governance, democratization, and political transitions in Africa.

Gustaf Marcusمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Contemporary French literature
• Scandinavian literature
• Regionalism
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Gustaf Marcus is a Researcher in literary studies at the Department of Literature and Rhetoric, Uppsala University, specializing in contemporary French literature and Scandinavian literature around the turn of the 20th century. His research examines how literature engages with cultural and social issues including spatiality, regionalism, advertising, and normality. His current research project, France (Un)Seen by the Writers: Glocalization and Re-Regionalization in the Contemporary French Novel (2005–2025) , explores representations of regionalism and peripheral places in contemporary French literature, funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond. Marcus has also conducted significant research on literature and advertising, examining how authors like Strindberg, Hamsun, and the French surrealists engaged with modern advertising practices. PhD from Linköping University (2018) Master's degree in Comparative Literature from the Sorbonne (2011) Postdoctoral researcher at Uppsala University and the Sorbonne (2019-2023) His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on spatial theory, regional representation, and the intersection of literature with visual culture and advertising. His work frequently analyzes authors including Michel Houellebecq, Marie Darrieussecq, August Strindberg, and Knut Hamsun through theoretical frameworks of glocalization, normalization, and spatial representation. Scholarship by the Swedish Academy from the Stina and Erik Lundberg Foundation Prize by the Swedish Academy from the Stina and Erik Lundberg Foundation (2019) Marcus serves as editor for Tidskrift för litteraturvetenskap starting January 2025 and has been interviewed on Swedish Public Radio regarding his research on crime and normality in literature.

• Transport Infrastructure
• Barrier Effects
• Impact Assessment
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Job van Eldijk is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering in the Urban Design and Planning division. He completed his doctoral studies in 2022 with a thesis focused on barrier effects of transport infrastructure, with his public defense held on January 26, 2023. Dr. van Eldijk's research focuses on the complex relationship between transport infrastructure and urban environments, particularly examining how transportation systems create barriers that affect local accessibility. His work bridges theoretical understanding with practical applications for urban planners and transportation engineers. He has developed a conceptual model defining five key determinants of barrier effects: Transport features, Crossing facilities and street network, People's abilities, Land use, and People's needs, along with three levels of barrier effects and methods for their quantification. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on translating academic knowledge into practical tools for impact assessment. The trend shows progression from theoretical frameworks (2019-2020) to synthesis of research for practical application (2022) and finally to case studies demonstrating conflict resolution through improved assessment methods (2023-2024). His work spans transportation engineering, urban planning, spatial analysis, and impact assessment methodologies. Dr. van Eldijk has collaborated with researchers from Ramböll AB, University College London, and various Swedish institutions. His work has been applied in real-world contexts, notably in the Ostlänken high-speed railway planning through Linköping Municipality, where his barrier effects analyses helped resolve long-standing conflicts between stakeholders. He is actively involved in developing transparent and precise methodologies to incorporate barrier effects assessment into transportation planning processes, contributing to more sustainable and people-centered infrastructure development that considers social, ecological, and accessibility impacts alongside traditional transportation metrics.