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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.

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News about research at LiU

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Boosting Europe's semiconductor manufacturing

LiU has deepened its research collaboration with the German graphite manufacturer SGL Carbon, with the long-term aim of strengthening European semiconductor manufacturing. Together, they have developed a purpose-built CVD tool on Campus Valla.

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From lab to legislation – the fight against new online drugs

A new drug on the European market – every week. Professor Henrik Green is using research to help government agencies stop the most dangerous online drugs more quickly.

LiU researchers on the list of the world’s most cited

Researchers from LiU among the world’s most influential. Clarivate has once again listed those who rank within the top one per cent most cited in their research fields.

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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

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

2023

Sophia Bäck, Lilian Henriksson, Ann F Bolger, Carljohan Carlhäll, Anders Persson, Matts Karlsson, Tino Ebbers (2023) Assessment of transmitral and left atrial appendage flow rate from cardiac 4D-CT Communications Medicine, Vol. 3, Article 22 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

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