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Matts Karlsson

Vice-rector for Research

Puts a strong emphasis on the word 'and' in the expression “excellence and benefit”, meaning that it is only when our research meets both these requirements that it can help to solve the major challenges of today.

Vice-rector for research

I am working on how LiU's overall strategy (LiU – with the courage to think freely and innovate), together with a new research and innovation strategy, can improve LiU's position. Interdisciplinarity, for example, is something of our trademark, but how can it be developed in the future?

Other important issues include how future infrastructure needs can be met for smarter use of LiU’s resources, the launch of LiU’s profile areas and how to visibly and attractively develop our sustainability perspective.

LiRE25

Much of my work right now relates to the comprehensive evaluation of LiU’s research to be finalised in 2025. Referred to as LiRE25, this evaluation will take place in three steps involving the collection of supporting data, a self-evaluation of strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities for each separate research area, and assessment panels including prominent researchers.

University Management at Linköping University

News about research at LiU

En kvinna sitter i snön med en handväska.

Political polarisation blocks more sustainable transport

Trains and planes have become part of our polarised social climate one is often set against the the other. This political gridlock hinders progress towards a more sustainable transport system. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis at LiU.

En man står framför en byggnad.

Digital services can increase exclusion

When public agencies introduce digital services, one goal is to improve accessibility for citizens. But for residents in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, this may create new barriers to integration. This is shown in a doctoral thesis from LiU.

Manlig forskare i labbmiljö.

Electric motors are transforming hydraulics

Electrifying hydraulics on, for example, an excavator can significantly improve efficiency. However, it requires major technical changes. Electric machines have different characteristics compared to combustion engines.

Small containers of chemicals

Research at Linköping University

What makes LiU special is the lack of boundaries between different subjects and faculties, which has resulted in world-leading research environments and companies. We address issues where the results can benefit all of society.

Vision and strategy

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Publications

2025

Sven Stafström, Matts Karlsson, Emma Rörby (Editorship) (2025) LiRE25 Linköping University Research Evaluation 2025
Neil Ingels, Matts Karlsson, Morten Jensen (2025) Inertia-Driven Mitral and Aortic Valves: The Isovolumic Myth Medical Research Archives, Vol. 13 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI
Belén Casas Garcia, Kajsa Tunedal, Federica Viola, Gunnar Cedersund, Carljohan Carlhäll, Matts Karlsson, Tino Ebbers (2025) Observer- and sequence variability in personalized 4D flow MRI-based cardiovascular models Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Article 1352 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

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