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.
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, Profes...
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 th...
He gets to know animals through their genes
DNA technology has revolutionised research in many different fields. Leif Andersson recognised its potential early on and has spent nearly 4...
“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 envi...
Giving a voice to the dead
Patrick Randolph-Quinney, a researcher at the Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, has ded...
In search of Swedish lithium
If time travel were possible, Karin Högdahl would take a drone and travel back 1.9 billion years whe...
“Neoliberal changes create tough environments”
The working atmosphere in higher education institutions has changed dramatically in recent years, wi...
The man who keeps track of Sweden’s earthquakes
He is often seen commenting on earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that have occurred somewhere acros...
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 injuri...
David Håkansson joins Swedish Academy
“Swedish is a large and unusually well-described language,” notes David Håkansson, Professor of Swed...
Expanding the Viking world
Few periods in our history are surrounded by as many myths as the Viking Age. But who were the Vikin...
