Researcher profiles
Here we present a few of Uppsala University’s prominent researchers and the people behind the research. Research for a better world that raises important questions and contributes solutions to large societal problems.
Researchers gain ground on elusive antibiotic resistance
Dan Andersson’s main focus is on bacterial genetics and evolution, but his research has also proved useful in clinical practice in the fight…
Hassan Sharif forskar om socialt arbete i skolan
Förebyggande sociala insatser kan göra stor skillnad för barn i riskzonen. Hassan Sharif vid Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och…
Elin Bjarnegård leads research into sexual corruption
The abuse of power for personal gain in the form of sex has always existed. Yet we have not had a clear-cut term to describe the offering of…
Anna Sakovich: “I learn a lot from my students”
Curiosity about both geometric analysis and her students is what drives Anna Sakovich in her work as a senior lecturer in the Geometry and…
When emotions take hold of the heart
A heart attack is not just a medical event. For many, it is also a psychological shock. “Around one-third of those who suffer a heart attack…
Reza Younesi develops next-generation batteries
To successfully transition to a more sustainable society, we need to break our dependence on oil. Through his research, Reza Younesi,…
He is building bridges to combat antibiotic resistance
As an infectious disease specialist, Thomas Tängdén is completely dependent on having access to effective antibiotics. Through his research,…
“Religion is a hub for discussions about democracy”
What does religion mean in secular Sweden, and how does it drive societal development? These are questions that Mia Lövheim studies. Even…
He gets to know animals through their genes
DNA technology has revolutionised research in many different fields. Leif Andersson recognised its…
“I want to give people tools that help them think outside the box”
How can we understand marine life and what happens there? And what is the human impact on these…
Giving a voice to the dead
Patrick Randolph-Quinney, a researcher at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, has…
In search of Swedish lithium
If time travel were possible, Karin Högdahl would take a drone and travel back 1.9 billion years…
“Neoliberal changes create tough environments”
The working atmosphere in higher education institutions has changed dramatically in recent years,…
The man who keeps track of Sweden’s earthquakes
He is often seen commenting on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that have occurred somewhere…
The man rebuilding the body’s immune cells into cancer killers
Using the body’s own immune system to fight cancer: this is the essence of Magnus Essand’s research.…
Elham Rostami wants to use AI to alleviate brain damage
Her work is focused on providing the best possible treatment for patients suffering from head…
David Håkansson joins Swedish Academy
“Swedish is a large and unusually well-described language,” notes David Håkansson, Professor of…
