Anders Eklund is a Professor of Medical Engineering at Umeå University with dual appointments: as a Professor with joint clinical employment in the Department of Diagnostics and Intervention (Biomedical Engineering and Radiation Physics section) at Norrland University Hospital, and as a Professor in the Department of Applied Physics and Electronics. He is also an active member of the Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Physics. His research centers on biofluid mechanical applications in clinical neuroscience and ophthalmology, specifically investigating pressure and flow dynamics in the brain and eye to understand diseases like hydrocephalus and glaucoma. This interdisciplinary work bridges engineering principles with clinical practice through close collaboration with neurologists, ophthalmologists, and neurosurgeons. Professor Eklund's publication record demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals, with recent work emphasizing cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, cerebral blood flow regulation, and glymphatic system function. His methodological approach integrates advanced 4D flow MRI techniques with computational modeling to translate engineering insights into clinical applications. Key research projects include MT4North (2020-2022) for medical technology innovation, studies on intraocular pressure reduction mechanisms in glaucoma (2014-2016), and investigations of microgravity effects on intracranial pressure. His work maintains strong clinical relevance through the Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Physics, which facilitates collaboration between engineers, physicists, and clinicians. The Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Physics provides Professor Eklund's research environment, supporting interdisciplinary projects that combine medical device development, advanced imaging, and clinical validation. This structure enables direct translation of engineering solutions to patient care, particularly in neurological and ophthalmological diagnostics.
