Physics
Physics is the study of nature’s innermost essence, from the very smallest parts to the whole universe. At Linnaeus University you can study physics either by taking courses or by studying a programme, on campus or at a distance.
Physics is the science of nature in a broad sense. The subject deals with how matter is composed, what forces have impact on it and what the consequences are of this. Physics is the original natural science, which over the years has seen the addition of fields such as biology, chemistry and geoscience.
As a physicist you learn how to build models, carry out calculations and prognosticate – in short, to solve problems. Physics is not a homogenous subject; it comprises a number of different specialisations: biophysics, nuclear physics, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography, to name just a few. Thanks to their broad knowledge and analytical skills, physicists are in high demand within a number of different high-technology fields.
Education
Courses
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Advanced quantum mechanicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY588
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Advanced quantum mechanicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY588
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Advanced quantum mechanicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY588
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AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1FY510
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AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1FY510
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AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1FY510
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AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1FY510
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AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 1FY510
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Classical ElectrodynamicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY526
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Classical ElectrodynamicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY526
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Classical ElectrodynamicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY526
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Classical ElectrodynamicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY526
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Classical ElectrodynamicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY526
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Computational Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 2FY512
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Computational Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 2FY512
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Computational Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 2FY512
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Computational Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 2FY512
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Computational Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Half-time
- 2FY512
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Computational physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY550
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Computational physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY550
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Computational physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY550
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Cosmic rays and High Energy AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY540
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Cosmic rays and High Energy AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY540
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Cosmic rays and High Energy AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY540
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Cosmic rays and High Energy AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY540
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Cosmic rays and High Energy AstrophysicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY540
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Density Functional Theory with applications in atomic and condensed matter physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY530
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Density Functional Theory with applications in atomic and condensed matter physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY530
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Density Functional Theory with applications in atomic and condensed matter physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY530
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Density Functional Theory with applications in atomic and condensed matter physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY530
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Density Functional Theory with applications in atomic and condensed matter physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY530
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Cancelled Experimental physics and technology of nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY535
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Cancelled Experimental physics and technology of nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY535
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Experimental physics and technology of nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY535
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Mathematical methods for physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY520
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Mathematical methods for physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY520
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Mathematical methods for physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY520
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Mathematical methods for physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY520
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Mathematical methods for physicsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY520
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Physics, Degree Project (Master)Course 60 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FY52E
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Physics, Degree Project (Master)Course 30 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FY50E
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Physics, Degree Project (Master)Course 45 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FY51E
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Physics, Master ProgrammeProgramme 120 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- NAFY2
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Physics, Master ProgrammeProgramme 120 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- NAFY2
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Quantum mechanics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY519
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Quantum mechanics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY519
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Quantum mechanics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY519
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Quantum mechanics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY519
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Quantum mechanics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY519
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Quantum Theory of Manyparticle SystemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY529
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Quantum Theory of Manyparticle SystemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY529
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Quantum Theory of Manyparticle SystemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY529
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Quantum Theory of Manyparticle SystemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY529
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Quantum Theory of Manyparticle SystemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY529
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Cancelled Quantum transport in nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY521
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Cancelled Quantum transport in nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY521
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Cancelled Quantum transport in nanostructuresCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY521
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Solid State Physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY527
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Solid State Physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY527
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Solid State Physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY527
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Solid State Physics IIICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY528
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Solid State Physics IIICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY528
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Solid State Physics IIICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY528
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Statistical Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY510
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Statistical Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY510
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Statistical Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2019
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY510
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Statistical Physics ICourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2020
- Kalmar
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY510
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Statistical Physics IICourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2020
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4FY515
PhD studies in physics
Are you interested in courses and study programmes at a postgraduate level? Read more about our PhD studies in physics
Research in physics
Research in physics is about understanding the most fundamental laws of nature. We carry out research within two different fields: condensed matter physics/nanophysics and astroparticle physics.
- In condensed matter physics, you study large quantities of atoms, from billions and billions of atoms in bulk systems to just a few hundred atoms in nanoparticles. Today, condensed matter physics is the largest field of research in physics, with great relevance in matter science and technological applications.
- Astroparticle physics is a field of research that deals with the connections between the smallest and the largest phenomena in the universe and links together cosmology, particle physics, and astrophysics.
At Linnaeus University, we offer third-cycle education in physics, with specialisations within both condensed matter physics and astroparticle physics.
Research groups
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Astroparticle Physics The subjects of the Astroparticle Physics research group include hardware activities, data analysis and interpretation of results in the field of Very-High-Energy extra-galactic…
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Condensed Matter Physics Research in condensed matter at Linnaeus University is done in the Condensed Matter Physics (CMP) research group. We deal primarily with theoretical studies of nanomagnetism,…
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Data Intensive Astroparticle Physics The research area Data Intensive Astroparticle Physics within Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA) works with the…
Completed research projects
Researchers within physics
- Arvid Pohl Senior Lecturer
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- Carlo Canali Professor, Subject Representative
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- Cecilia Holmqvist Postdoctoral research fellow
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- Conny Sjögren Senior Lecturer
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- Davood Khodadad
- +46470708650
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- Hans Veenhuizen Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department
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- Janusz Sadowski Guest Professor
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- Joachim Toft Professor
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- Magnus Paulsson Associate professor, head of department
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- Magnus Perninge Associate Professor
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- Mariana Dalarsson
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- Md Fhokrul Islam Researcher
- +46480446149
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- Michael David Punch
- +46470708856
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- Mohanraj Senniappan Doctoral student
- +46470708101
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- Nezhat Pournaghavi Doctoral student
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- Pieter Kuiper Associate Professor
- +46470708108
- +46725941193
- pieterkuiperlnuse
- Pieternella Cijvat Senior lecturer
- +46470708642
- +46722002619
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- Staffan Carius Professor, Dean
- +46480497730
- +46708795466
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- Sven Nordebo Professor
- +46470708193
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- Sven-Erik Sandström Professor
- +46470708135
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- Tomas Bylund Doctoral student
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- +46702023603
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- Yevhen Ivanenko Doctoral student
- +46470708161
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- Yvonne Becherini Associate Professor
- +46470708591
- +46725941426
- yvonnebecherinilnuse
Current
News within physics
- The Crab nebula’s extension measured by an international team of scientists News
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- Last year's new professors lecture about their research News
- SEK 13.5 million to Linnaeus University News
- 1,242 water cisterns will examine radiation from space News
- World-famous physicist attends quantum conference News
Events within physics
Staff
Staff within physics
- Anders Ingwald Senior Lecturer
- +46470708152
- +46709962507
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- Anna Alexandersson Lecturer
- +46470708018
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- Arvid Pohl Senior Lecturer
- +46480446722
- arvidpohllnuse
- Barbro Tyrberg Lecturer
- +46470708753
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- Björn Citrohn Lecturer
- +46470708175
- +46722056104
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- Björn Nelson Senior Lecturer
- +46470708936
- +46738220875
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- Carlo Canali Professor, Subject Representative
- +46480446995
- carlocanalilnuse
- Cecilia Holmqvist Postdoctoral research fellow
- +46480446947
- ceciliaholmqvistlnuse
- Conny Sjögren Senior Lecturer
- +46470708471
- connysjogrenlnuse
- Davood Khodadad
- +46470708650
- davoodkhodadadlnuse
- Eva Traore Dahlberg
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- Gerd Ouchterlony Lecturer
- +46470708877
- +46722052670
- gerdouchterlonylnuse
- Hans Veenhuizen Senior Lecturer, Deputy Head of Department
- +46480446314
- +46722043172
- hansveenhuizenlnuse
- Janusz Sadowski Guest Professor
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- Joachim Toft Professor
- +46470708465
- joachimtoftlnuse
- Johan Boström Lecturer
- +46470767863
- +46722199975
- johanbostromlnuse
- Johan Jönsson Doctoral student
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- Magnus Paulsson Associate professor, head of department
- +46480446308
- magnuspaulssonlnuse
- Magnus Perninge Associate Professor
- +46470708833
- magnusperningelnuse
- Maria Svensson Visiting senior lecturer
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- Mariana Dalarsson
- +46470767201
- marianadalarssonlnuse
- Mats Ahlstrand Lecturer
- +46480497619
- matsahlstrandlnuse
- Md Fhokrul Islam Researcher
- +46480446149
- fhokrulislamlnuse
- Michael David Punch
- +46470708856
- michaelpunchlnuse
- Mohanraj Senniappan Doctoral student
- +46470708101
- mohanrajsenniappanlnuse
- Nezhat Pournaghavi Doctoral student
- nezhatpournaghavilnuse
- Niclas Åhman Lecturer
- +46470767866
- +46725678013
- niclasahmanlnuse
- Pieter Kuiper Associate Professor
- +46470708108
- +46725941193
- pieterkuiperlnuse
- Pieternella Cijvat Senior lecturer
- +46470708642
- +46722002619
- elliecijvatlnuse
- Staffan Carius Professor, Dean
- +46480497730
- +46708795466
- staffancariuslnuse
- Sven Nordebo Professor
- +46470708193
- svennordebolnuse
- Sven-Erik Sandström Professor
- +46470708135
- sven-eriksandstromlnuse
- Tomas Bylund Doctoral student
- +46470708088
- +46702023603
- tomasbylundlnuse
- Viktoria Grahn Johansson Lecturer
- +46470708171
- +46706608171
- viktoriajohanssonlnuse
- Yevhen Ivanenko Doctoral student
- +46470708161
- yevhenivanenkolnuse
- Yvonne Becherini Associate Professor
- +46470708591
- +46725941426
- yvonnebecherinilnuse