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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 91Ƶ

News about research at LiU

LiU and Region Östergötland invest in AI and precision health

91Ƶ and Region Östergötland announce initiatives in the areas of life science, medtech, innovation and information-driven precision health in a new collaboration agreement.

A man in a lab applies water to the surface of a yellow-green material.

More effective production of “green” hydrogen with new combined material

Hydrogen produced from water is a promising renewable energy source – especially if the hydrogen is produced using sunlight. Now LiU researchers show that a combination of new materials improves the efficiency of the chemical reaction several times.

Demonstration of MR elastography.

Fatty liver – but not liver damage – common in type 2 diabetes

Six out of ten people with type 2 diabetes had fatty liver in a new study. Of these, only a small percentage had developed more severe liver disease. Type 2 diabetes in combination with obesity is linked to a greater risk.

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Research at 91Ƶ

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

Belén Casas Garcia, Kajsa Tunedal, Federica Viola, Gunnar Cedersund, Carljohan Carlhäll, Matts Karlsson, Tino Ebbers (2025) Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Article 1352 (Article in journal)

2023

Sophia Bäck, Lilian Henriksson, Ann F Bolger, Carljohan Carlhäll, Anders Persson, Matts Karlsson, Tino Ebbers (2023) Communications Medicine, Vol. 3, Article 22 (Article in journal)

2022

Marcus Jansson, Magnus Andersson, Matts Karlsson (2022) Fluids, Vol. 7, Article 102 (Article in journal)

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