Fariya Sharmeen is an Associate Professor of Mobility and Urban Planning at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE), affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. She holds a PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology and has previously served as Assistant Professor at Radboud University, Lecturer at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and research fellow at institutions including TU Delft and Imperial College London. Her research focuses on sustainable mobility transitions, social network dynamics in travel behavior, and policy responses to emerging transport technologies like MaaS and cycling innovations. Notable honors include the 2017 Piet Rietveld Award for transport research and a 2013 Royal Geographic Society award for transport geography. Sharmeen advises doctoral and master’s students on topics such as urban transformation and mobility governance. She coordinates courses like Sustainable Mobility (FAG3187) and leads projects like Bicification and ENCom. Her work integrates quantitative methods with policy analysis, addressing challenges in both global north and south contexts.
Anders Karlström is a Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Transport Modelling and Economics. His research focuses on sustainable transportation systems, emissions reduction, and energy efficiency. Key interests include activity-based modelling, dynamic discrete choice frameworks, and policy analysis for urban mobility. He has contributed to studies on travel behavior, infrastructure planning, and environmental impacts of transport systems across multiple international cities. His work integrates advanced methodologies such as recursive logit models, spatial regression, and machine learning for predictive analytics. Notable research areas involve evaluating weather variability effects on travel patterns, optimizing traffic state estimation with sensor data, and developing scenario-based models for future employment growth. Karlström collaborates with industries to enhance the competitiveness of sustainable transport solutions globally.
Jonas Eliasson is a Visiting Professor at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), focusing on Communications and Transport Systems. He concurrently serves as Director of Transport Access at the Swedish National Transport Administration and chairs the Planning & Construction committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences. Previously, he was Director of the Stockholm City Transportation Administration (2016–2019) and a professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) from 2007 to 2016. His research emphasizes transport policy design and evaluation, including cost-benefit analysis, transport pricing, railway capacity allocation, and public acceptability of policies. He advises governments on sustainable transport planning, congestion pricing, and socio-economic appraisals. His work bridges theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, with a focus on accessibility, equity, and climate targets. Key research themes include infrastructure cost overruns, traffic demand reduction strategies, and the integration of passenger and freight transport systems. Recent publications analyze policy impacts, forecasting methods, and carbon-neutral transportation systems. His interdisciplinary approach addresses both technical and socio-political dimensions of transport challenges. Eliasson collaborates with research groups like Railway and Public Transport and contributes to initiatives like the 'Next Generation Smart Transportation Systems' project. Despite extensive professional roles, no formal student advisees are listed. His work is disseminated through journals like Transportation Research Part A and policy reports for national and regional governments.
Mikael Johansson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lund University, where he leads research on the cognitive and neural bases of memory and cognitive control. His academic appointments include membership in eSSENCE: The e-Science Collaboration, LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching), LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, and LU Profile Area: Natural and Artificial Cognition. With 159 research outputs and leadership in 18 projects (8 active), he maintains a prominent position in cognitive neuroscience research. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of memory using behavioral, electrophysiological (EEG/ERP), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) methods. Key interests include interactions between memory systems, formation and retrieval of episodic memories, emotion regulation and emotional memory, mechanisms underlying incidental and intentional forgetting, and the relationship between eye-movements, mental imagery and memory. His work has significant implications for understanding memory functions in psychiatric conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Analyzing his extensive publication record spanning from 2012-2025 reveals a consistent focus on memory mechanisms with increasing integration of eye-tracking methodologies and clinical applications. His research demonstrates an evolving trajectory from basic memory processes toward understanding memory in real-world contexts and clinical populations, with recent work emphasizing the role of eye movements in memory construction and the neural dynamics of memory integration. Mikael Johansson serves as a member of The Swedish National Committee for Psychological Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since 2011 and has received significant research funding including from The Bank of Sweden Tercentenary Foundation, Swedish Research Council, and Stiftelsen Marcus och Amalia Wallenbergs Minnesfond. His current major projects include TEAM: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Learning, Acquisition, Multilingualism (2024-2029), Tracking cognitive change as a function of normal ageing and different types of degenerative disease, and How the brain constructs the present and reconstructs the past via sequences of eye movements. He leads the Lund Memory Lab where his team investigates how the brain constructs and maintains coherent episodic memories through eye movements. His research group actively collaborates with international partners across multiple disciplines, bridging cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and clinical applications. The lab's work has gained significant attention, with several publications being highlighted in news outlets and academic discussions.
Danilo Brozovic is a Senior Lecturer in Business Administration at the University of Skövde, specifically within the School of Business and the Department of Commerce and Entrepreneurship. He maintains his office in Room E219 and serves as a course coordinator for multiple undergraduate and graduate business courses, each carrying 7.5 credits. His academic work spans teaching, research, and project leadership within the business administration domain. Brozovic's research interests focus on entrepreneurial resilience, particularly in family businesses and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), strategic flexibility in business growth, value creation processes, and service ecosystems. He has extensively examined organizational resilience during crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on retail and tourism sectors. His work also explores sustainability in business models, food tourism, societal collapse scenarios, and the evolution of service systems. Brozovic employs diverse methodologies including literature reviews, scenario-based analyses, and empirical studies to investigate how organizations adapt to multiple crises and changing market conditions. His publication record demonstrates a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting business administration with futures studies, sustainability science, and crisis management. Recent work shows increasing focus on entrepreneurial resilience in the face of multiple concurrent crises, with projects examining how SMEs navigate complex challenges. His research bridges theoretical frameworks like service-dominant logic with practical business applications, particularly in tourism, retail, and family business contexts. Brozovic leads the research project 'Entrepreneurial resilience in small and medium-sized enterprises in the face of multiple crises' (July 2023 - June 2025), which develops knowledge about how SMEs manage multiple concurrent crises. His collaborative approach is evident in numerous co-authored publications with researchers like Börje Boers, Marco Tregua, and Hiroaki Saito across various business disciplines.
Vania Ceccato is a Professor at the Academy of Police Work, University of Borås, specializing in environmental criminology and situational crime prevention. She leads the international Nätverket Säkraplatser network, fostering collaboration between academia and practice for sustainable safety. Her research bridges urban design, rural criminology, and transit security, with a focus on inclusive safety measures. Her recent publications include studies on transit worker safety in Stockholm’s metro resilient urban design for climate and crime prevention LGBTQI+ safety in transportation rural-urban shooting patterns innovative survey methodologies Her work aligns with United Nations SDGs 9, 11, and 13, emphasizing how environmental criminology can drive sustainable, equitable urban development.
Prof. Vladimir Krasnov is a leading researcher in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics at Stockholm University , focusing on mesoscopic superconductivity, Josephson junctions, and nanoscale quantum phenomena. He heads the Experimental Condensed Matter Physics Group since 2005. Department: Department of Physics Lab: EKMF Lab (SU-KTH collaboration) Key Methodologies: Pulsed laser deposition, FIB nanofabrication, cryogenic measurements (0.25-300 K), THz spectroscopy Research Themes: His work bridges fundamental superconductivity studies (high-Tc cuprates, iron-pnictides) with applied quantum electronics. Notable contributions include Developing vortex-based cryogenic memory Controllable spin-triplet supercurrents in magnetic junctions THz emission from intrinsic Josephson stacks Quantum phase transitions via electrical doping Magnetic field effects on mesoscopic systems Scientific Trends: Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals strong emphasis on Josephson vortex dynamics, superconducting/ferromagnetic hybrid systems, THz applications, and non-equilibrium phenomena in quantum circuits. Facilities: Utilizes Nano-Fab clean-room for sample engineering and Low-T lab for high-field (17T), cryogenic experiments.
Morteza Ghobakhloo is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at Uppsala University , affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering and Industrial Engineering (Industrial Engineering) and the Institute for Research on Conflicts of Goals in Sustainable Social Transition . His email is morteza.ghobakhloo@angstrom.uu.se . He focuses on digital transformation, sustainability, and human-centric technologies. Research Interests: Morteza’s work bridges Industry 4.0/5.0 , Sustainable Manufacturing , and Generative AI applications. His studies explore blockchain, big data analytics, and smart technologies in supply chain resilience, energy efficiency, and organizational innovation. Article Trends: Recent publications highlight Industry 5.0’s role in sustainable supply chains, AI-driven healthcare optimization, and blockchain for socioenvironmental solutions. He employs hybrid methodologies like PLS-fsQCA, ANN, and simulation modeling across sectors including energy, healthcare, and tourism.
Beatrice Waleghwa is a Doctoral Student at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT) and ETOUR research center. Her research focuses on sustainable tourism mobility, particularly in rural contexts. Research Interests: Sustainable transportation planning Public Participation GIS (PPGIS) Rural tourism development Spatial analysis for tourism Her work connects tourism studies with transportation sustainability, focusing on Nordic destinations. Recent publications include journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers investigating car dependency, shared mobility, and GIS applications in tourism planning. Contact: Email: beatrice.waleghwa@miun.se
Pierre Nyquist is an Associate Professor and docent in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Chalmers University of Technology and Gothenburg University. His research is sponsored by the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish e-science Research Center (SeRC), and the Wallenberg Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). He is also an elected member of the Young Academy of Sweden for the period 2024-2029 and has served as a scientific ambassador for EURANDOM since November 2021. Dr. Nyquist's research interests lie at the intersection of probability theory, mathematical statistics, and applied mathematics. His main expertise is in probability theory, with a focus on large deviations theory and stochastic numerical methods. He has a general interest in all aspects of probability theory and much of what is categorized as applied mathematics, particularly questions related to partial differential equations, optimization, and stochastic optimal control. Recently, he has become increasingly interested in the mathematical foundations of complex data analysis and modeling, and the interplay with ideas from physics. His current research interests include large deviations, gradient flows and their generalizations, stochastic numerical methods, statistical learning theory, stochastic processes, and random dynamical systems. Pierre Nyquist has received research funding from several prestigious sources including the Swedish Research Council, the Swedish e-science Research Center (SeRC), and the Wallenberg Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP). His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on theoretical aspects of probability with applications to computational methods and data analysis, showing increasing integration with machine learning techniques in recent years. elected member of the Young Academy of Sweden (2024-2029) scientific ambassador for EURANDOM (since November 2021) Dr. Nyquist is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of researchers. He currently supervises several PhD students including Cinja Arndt (starting Aug. 2025), Niki Wilhemlson (started Aug. 2024), and Viktor Nilsson (started Aug. 2020). He has previously supervised successful PhD students such as Federica Milinanni (Aug. 2020-May 2025) and Carl Ringqvist (Aug 2015-June 2021). He regularly teaches graduate-level courses including "Modern methods of statistical learning" and has supervised numerous MSc theses on topics ranging from deep learning for time-series radar signals to neural network embedding in insurance pricing. His research group is active in both theoretical developments and practical applications, with current projects spanning from mathematical foundations of probability to applications in machine learning and data science. Dr. Nyquist maintains strong international collaborations, as evidenced by his frequent travel for conferences and research visits to institutions such as Brown University and TU Delft.
Susanne Rautiainen Lagerström is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Solna and Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet . She is also a research fellow at the Division of Preventive Medicine , Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Her work focuses on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) , nutritional epidemiology , and global health interventions . Research Projects: Rakai Community Cohort Study (Uganda): Interplay between nutrition and microbiome in NCDs/infectious diseases WelTel Study (Kenya): Mobile health interventions for HIV/AIDS care COSMOS Trial: Cocoa supplements and multivitamins for chronic disease prevention PHS II and VITAL-HT Trials: Nutritional interventions in cardiovascular health Aterenon Trial: Lycopene supplementation and cardiovascular biomarkers Research Focus: Dr. Rautiainen Lagerström investigates how dietary patterns, antioxidant intake, and nutritional supplements influence chronic disease outcomes across populations. Her work spans cardiovascular disease , inflammatory bowel disease , and HIV/AIDS prevention in low-resource settings, leveraging both observational studies and randomized clinical trials. Scientific Awards: 2014 - Institute of Environmental Medicine PhD course funding 2014 - American Society for Nutrition Travel Award 2013 - COFAS Marie Curie fellowship 2013 - FORTE Travel award 2011 - FORTE Postdoc award 2007 - Karolinska PhD fellowship 2006 - Anders Otto Swärds stiftelse travel award Education: 2012 - PhD in Medical Science (Karolinska Institutet) 2006 - MSc in Nutrition (Karolinska/Stockholm University) 2005 - BSc in Nutrition (Karolinska/Stockholm University)
Nancy Joy Lim is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Gävle. Her research focuses on Geospatial Information Science, particularly in flood risk management, environmental modeling, and urban resilience planning. She specializes in analyzing uncertainties in flood maps and their implications for decision-making, leveraging advanced geovisualization techniques and ensemble modeling approaches. Her educational background includes a PhD in Modelling, Mapping and Visualisation of Flood Inundation Uncertainties (2018). She has published extensively in journals like Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk and International Journal of Geographical Information Science , and contributed to books such as DEM Resolution and Roughness Effect in Relation to Model Performance (2023). Her work bridges theoretical geospatial analysis with practical applications in climate change mitigation and urban sustainability. Key research themes include the role of blue-green infrastructure in climate adaptation, DEM resolution impacts on flood modeling, and cartographic frameworks for visualizing uncertainty. She collaborates internationally, evidenced by co-authored papers with institutions in Sweden and beyond. While no academic awards are cited, her contributions to flood resilience planning and geospatial methodologies are notable. Nancy’s publications reflect a trajectory from foundational flood uncertainty studies (2014–2016) to contemporary urban resilience challenges (2021–2025), emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Her conference presentations and doctoral work further highlight expertise in hydraulic modeling and spatial decision-support systems.
Professor Balázs Adam Kulcsár is a faculty member in the Automatic Control research group at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Chalmers University of Technology. With 104 publications and involvement in 34 research projects, he is a prominent researcher in intelligent transportation systems. His work spans multiple domains within transportation engineering and control theory, with significant contributions to traffic flow modeling, electric vehicle routing, and advanced control systems. Professor Kulcsár's research primarily focuses on intelligent transportation systems design, traffic flow modeling for control, Linear Parameter Varying systems, and failure diagnostics. His work demonstrates a strong integration of control theory with practical transportation challenges, particularly in the context of electric mobility and sustainable transportation. Recent research shows a growing emphasis on machine learning applications for transportation optimization, electric vehicle infrastructure, and urban traffic management. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward sustainable transportation solutions, with electric vehicle charging infrastructure, fleet management, and public transit optimization as dominant themes. His work increasingly incorporates machine learning techniques, particularly graph neural networks and reinforcement learning, to address complex transportation challenges. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering disciplines, with a focus on practical implementation of theoretical advances. Professor Kulcsár leads and participates in numerous research projects focused on future transportation systems, including projects on electric mobility, traffic optimization, and intelligent transportation infrastructure. His research group collaborates extensively with industry partners like Volvo and Heart Aerospace, as well as with other academic institutions. Current projects include Rethinking the Sustainability of V2G, Quantum computing for future mobility solutions, and Digital Twin for Energy Prediction. His research group maintains strong connections with transportation industry stakeholders and contributes to major initiatives such as the Transport Area on Advance project, which aims to achieve leading competence in future green, safe, and efficient transport systems. The team operates at the intersection of theoretical control systems and practical transportation applications, with particular expertise in modeling complex traffic phenomena and developing implementable control solutions.
Niki Chatzipanagiotou is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Informatics at Lund University. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and is actively involved in academic communities such as ACM SIGCHI, ECIS, and ICIS. Her research focuses on the intersection of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), emphasizing ethnographic methods to study information systems in information-intensive organizations. She explores digital transformation, workplace learning, hybrid work models, and digital inequalities. Teaching responsibilities include courses like INFC70 (Information Systems Management and Strategy), INFA44 (Introduction to e-Health), and supervising bachelor's and master's theses. She is certified to supervise doctoral dissertations. Niki chairs research groups such as Digital Societies and Hybrid Intelligence, focusing on digitalization's societal impact and human-machine intelligence synergy. Her research interests span qualitative research, participatory design, and socially-embedded technologies. Notable publications address supply chain digital transformation, workplace learning, and ethical challenges of emerging technologies. She has received multiple travel grants (2024) and the Best PhD thesis award from Linnaeus University (2021). Professional memberships include AIS, ACM, and EUSSET.
Tobias Heldt is an Associate Professor in Tourism Studies and Senior Lecturer in Economics at the School of Culture and Society, Dalarna University. He leads applied tourism research grounded in behavioral economics, focusing on topics like rural mobility, recreational trail funding, sustainable food choices, and the horse industry. His work integrates field experiments, surveys, and big data with GIS and spatial planning tools. He contributes to the Center for Tourism and Leisure Research (CeTLeR) and co-developed the MIRANDA tool for tourism and infrastructure planning in Sweden. Research Focus : Behavioral economics applications in tourism, spatial planning for sustainable mobility, funding models for public recreational infrastructure, and environmental policy interventions. His methodologies include norm-nudges, carbon labeling experiments, and participatory GIS approaches. Teaching & Supervision : Teaches Event Tourism and Tourism Economics courses. Supervises students at bachelor, master, and PhD levels in tourism economics, sustainable development, and applied behavioral research. Key Projects : Development of the MIRANDA spatial decision-support system; studies on trail pass compliance and carbon labeling in restaurants; analysis of mobility patterns in rural tourism regions like Sälenfjällen. Publications : Over 60 peer-reviewed articles on tourism economics, sustainable behavior, and spatial planning. Recent work emphasizes behavioral interventions, infrastructure financing, and GIS-driven policy tools.
