https://www.umu.se/Event from Umeå University - Doctoral thesesen-usFri, 23 Oct 2026 06:21:16 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/arvid-krantz-horned-computing-science_12184544/What looks difficult to navigate on a map? An analysis of perceived route difficulty from the perspective of a map reader.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>What looks difficult to navigate on a map? An analysis of perceived route difficulty from the perspective of a map reader.</p><p>Supervisor: Kai-Florian Richter.</p>KBE301 – Lilla hörsalen, KBC-huset.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/arvid-krantz-horned-computing-science_12184544/2026-10-23T09:00:00+02:002026-10-23T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/emelie-laveborn--medicine_12178132/Cardiac implications of haemodialysis.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Emelie Laveborn, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, defends her thesis titled "Cardiac implications of haemodialysis".</p><p>External reviewer: Professor Marie Evans, Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet</p><p>Principal supervisor: Michael Ott</p>Auditorium BetulaDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/emelie-laveborn--medicine_12178132/2026-10-23T13:00:00+02:002026-10-23T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/igor-ryazanov-computing-science_12184669/Computational Analysis of Linguistic Agency.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Computational Analysis of Linguistic Agency.</p><p>Supervisor: Johanna Bj&ouml;rklund.</p>NAT.D.440.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/igor-ryazanov-computing-science_12184669/2026-10-26T13:00:00+01:002026-10-26T17:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/andres-garrido-aparicio---molecular-biology_12193914/Andres GarridoAparicio defends his doctoral thesis entitled The role of catalytic activities within Polycomb and Trithorax regulatory systems.Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Andres Garrido Aparicio will defend his doctoral thesis in molecular biology, entitled <strong>The role of catalytic activities within Polycomb and Trithorax regulatory systems</strong>.</p><p>Principal supervisor: Yuri Schwartz</p>NAT.D.360Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/andres-garrido-aparicio---molecular-biology_12193914/2026-11-05T13:00:00+01:002026-11-05T16:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-eriksson---medical-science_12193925/Johan Eriksson dissertation: Surgical logistics – From operating room organisation to patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer surgery.Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Johan Eriksson will defend his doctoral thesis in medical science, with the title <strong>Surgical logistics &ndash; From operating room organisation to patient-reported outcomes in breast cancer surgery.</strong></p><p>Principal supervisor: Malin Sund</p>BergasalenDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-eriksson---medical-science_12193925/2026-11-06T13:00:00+01:002026-11-06T16:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/jayalakshmi-baskar-computing-science_12195001/Argument-based Person-Tailored Human-Agent Dialogues to Support Health and Well-Being in Older Adults.Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Argument-based Person-Tailored Human-Agent Dialogues to Support Health and Well-Being in Older Adults.</p><p>Supervisor: Helena Lindgren.</p>MIT.A.121.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/jayalakshmi-baskar-computing-science_12195001/2026-11-13T09:00:00+01:002026-11-13T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/hanna-axen-physical-geography2_12181978/Patterns and drivers of carbon cycling in old growth boreal forests.Fri, 20 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Patterns and drivers of carbon cycling in old growth boreal forests.</p><p>Supervisor: Daniel Metcalfe.</p>Stora hörsalen, KBC (KBE303).Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/hanna-axen-physical-geography2_12181978/2026-11-20T09:00:00+01:002026-11-20T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/anders-erlandsson--otorhinolaryngology_12175316/Upper airway stenosis – in relation to surgical technique, causation, and impact on quality of life.Fri, 20 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Anders Erlandsson, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends his thesis titled "Upper airway stenosis &ndash; in relation to surgical technique, causation, and impact on quality of life".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Katarina Olofsson</p>Auditorium Betula, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/anders-erlandsson--otorhinolaryngology_12175316/2026-11-20T09:00:00+01:002026-11-20T12:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/erika-olofsson---medical-sciencenursing_12193938/Erika Olofsson will defend his doctoral thesis in surgery, entitled Hip fracture - associated factors, mortality, and experience of recovery.Fri, 20 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Erika Olofsson will defend her doctoral thesis in surgery, with the title <strong>Hip fracture - associated factors, mortality, and experience of recovery</strong>.</p><p>Principal supervisor: Birgitta Olofsson</p>Aula BiologicaDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/erika-olofsson---medical-sciencenursing_12193938/2026-11-20T09:00:00+01:002026-11-20T12:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/diego-alejandro-miranda-chemistry_12194168/Biopolymers Inside and Out - Bacterial cell factories for biopolymers production from residual biomass.Fri, 27 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Biopolymers Inside and Out - Bacterial cell factories for biopolymers production from residual biomass.</p><p>Supervisor: Carlos Martin.</p>BIO.E.203 – Aula Biologica.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/diego-alejandro-miranda-chemistry_12194168/2026-11-27T09:00:00+01:002026-11-27T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/lars-nilsson---medical-science_12184185/Pulmonary embolism beyond the acute phase: long-term symptoms, sequelae, and survivalFri, 27 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Lars Nilsson, Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, defends his thesis titled "Pulmonary embolism beyond the acute phase: long-term symptoms, sequelae, and survival".</p><p>External reviewer: Professor Anders Gotts&auml;ter, Department of clinical scienses, Lund University.</p><p>Principal supervisor: Stefan S&ouml;derberg</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Online participation</h3><p>You can follow the dissertation via Zoom:<br /><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943">Link to Zoom meeting</a> (code 112233)</p><p>&nbsp;</p>Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/lars-nilsson---medical-science_12184185/2026-11-27T09:00:00+01:002026-11-27T12:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/joakim-lundberg---oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery_12195708/Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting and Orthognathic Surgery in Individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate – Surgical, Functional and Experiential Outcomes Fri, 27 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Joakim Lundberg, Department of Odontology, defends his thesis titled</p><p>"Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafting and Orthognathic Surgery in Individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate &ndash; Surgical, Functional and Experiential Outcomes"</p><p>Principal supervisor is Mats Sj&ouml;str&ouml;m</p>921 (sal B)Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/joakim-lundberg---oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery_12195708/2026-11-27T09:00:00+01:002026-11-27T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/lina-arlebrant---medical-science_12197260/Now we're talking? Patients' experiences of video consultations in rural Sweden and beyondFri, 27 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Lina &Auml;rlebrant, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health at Ume&aring; University, defends her thesis titled: "Now we're talking? Patients' experiences of video consultations in rural Sweden and beyond".</p><p>Prncipal supervisor: Anette Edin-Liljegren</p>Hotell Toppen, conference room Uman, StorumanDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/lina-arlebrant---medical-science_12197260/2026-11-27T13:00:00+01:002026-11-27T16:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/anindya-sundar-das-computing-science_12177153/Unmasking the Unknown: Addressing Anomalies for Trustworthy AI.Tue, 01 Dec 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Unmasking the Unknown: Addressing Anomalies for Trustworthy AI.</p><p>Supervisor: Monowar Bhuyan.</p>BIO.E.203 - Aula Biologica.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/anindya-sundar-das-computing-science_12177153/2026-12-01T13:00:00+01:002026-12-01T17:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-ivanova---medical-science-with-a-specialisation-in-molecular-biology_12195931/The development and deployment of scalable genetic tools to examine malaria parasite-host interactionsThu, 03 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Maria Ivanova will defend her doctoral thesis in medical science with a specialisation in molecular biology, with the title:</p><p>The development and deployment of scalable genetic tools to examine malaria parasite-host interactions</p><p>Principal supervisor: Ellen Bushell</p>Major Groove, Building 6L, NUSDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-ivanova---medical-science-with-a-specialisation-in-molecular-biology_12195931/2026-12-03T09:00:00+01:002026-12-03T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/qian-zhang---cell-biology_12195946/Corneal Mechanobiology and Homeostasis - The Influence of Mechanical Strain on Keratocyte Phenotype and FunctionFri, 04 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Qian Zhang will defend her doctoral thesis in cell biology, with the title:</p><p>Corneal Mechanobiology and Homeostasis - The Influence of Mechanical Strain on Keratocyte Phenotype and Function</p><p>Principal supervisor is Ludvig Backman</p>Aula anatomica, BIO.A.206Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/qian-zhang---cell-biology_12195946/2026-12-04T09:00:00+01:002026-12-04T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/elisabeth-baland-biochemistry_12198097/Glycan utilization systems in species of the human gut microbiome.Fri, 04 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Glycan utilization systems in species of the human gut microbiome.</p><p>Supervisor: Andre Mateus.</p>SAM.A.280.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/elisabeth-baland-biochemistry_12198097/2026-12-04T09:00:00+01:002026-12-04T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/magnus-bladh---medical-science_12197838/Carotid artery calcifications and bone loss on panoramic radiographsFri, 04 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Magnus Bladh, Department of Odontology, defends his thesis titled&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Carotid artery calcifications and bone loss on panoramic radiographs - diagnostic reliability and correlation to findings of vascular disease on ultrasound and periodontal variables from dental registers</strong></p><p>Principal supervisor: Eva Levring J&auml;ghagen</p>Sal BDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/magnus-bladh---medical-science_12197838/2026-12-04T09:00:00+01:002026-12-04T12:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/magnus-vestin---medical-science-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry_12184189/Assessment of Depression and Evaluation of Compassion-Focused Therapy for Young People.Fri, 04 Dec 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Magnus Vestin, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends his thesis titled "Assessment of Depression and Evaluation of Compassion-Focused Therapy for Young People".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Inga Dennhag</p>Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/magnus-vestin---medical-science-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry_12184189/2026-12-04T13:00:00+01:002026-12-04T16:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/moa-marie-mattsson-energy-technology_12198133/Advancing Positive Energy Districts through Stakeholder Perspectives, Urban Energy Modelling, and Climate-Neutral Scenarios.Thu, 10 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Advancing Positive Energy Districts through Stakeholder Perspectives, Urban Energy Modelling, and Climate-Neutral Scenarios.</p><p>Supervisor: Gireesh Nair.</p>Stora hörsalen, KBC (KBE303).Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/moa-marie-mattsson-energy-technology_12198133/2026-12-10T09:00:00+01:002026-12-10T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/kaan-kilic-computing-science_12198108/Digital Agents as Social Actors: From Theory to Agent-Supported Lifestyle Changes.Thu, 10 Dec 2026 13:15:00 +0100<p>Digital Agents as Social Actors: From Theory to Agent-Supported Lifestyle Changes.</p><p>Supervisor: Helena Lindgren.</p>SAM.A.230.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/kaan-kilic-computing-science_12198108/2026-12-10T13:15:00+01:002026-12-10T17:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/sofia-behndig---medical-science_12195961/MRI-methods to study distribution and flow of CSF in normal pressure hydrocephalus: a study on DESH and the glymphatic systemFri, 11 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Sofia Behndig, Department of Diagnostics and Intervention at Ume&aring; Unievrsity, will defend her doctoral thesis titles:</p><p>MRI-methods to study distribution and flow of CSF in normal pressure hydrocephalus: a study on DESH and the glymphatic system</p><p>Principal supervisor is Anders Eklund</p>BergasalenDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/sofia-behndig---medical-science_12195961/2026-12-11T09:00:00+01:002026-12-11T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/oliver-larsson-computing-science_12198088/Keeping Clouds Afloat.Fri, 11 Dec 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Keeping Clouds Afloat.</p><p>Supervisor: Erik Elmroth.</p>BIO.E.203 - Aula Biologica.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/oliver-larsson-computing-science_12198088/2026-12-11T13:00:00+01:002026-12-11T17:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ange-sabine-ingabire-energy-technology_12198105/Particulate PAHs and Toxicological Properties of Biomass Cookstove Emissions: Integrated Laboratory and Field Studies.Tue, 15 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Particulate PAHs and Toxicological Properties of Biomass Cookstove Emissions: Integrated Laboratory and Field Studies.</p><p>Supervisor: hristoffer Boman.</p>KBE301-Small Auditorium (KBC Lilla hörsalen).Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ange-sabine-ingabire-energy-technology_12198105/2026-12-15T09:00:00+01:002026-12-15T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/ivan-ejdemyr---medical-sciences-with-a-focus-on-psychiatry_12195967/Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Personality Traits in Anorexia Nervosa: Assessment, Clinical Relevance, and Change During Treatment Wed, 16 Dec 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Ivan Ejdemyr will defend his doctoral thesis in medical science with a focus on psychiatry, with the title:</p><p>Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Personality Traits in Anorexia Nervosa: Assessment, Clinical Relevance, and Change During Treatment</p>Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/ivan-ejdemyr---medical-sciences-with-a-focus-on-psychiatry_12195967/2026-12-16T13:00:00+01:002026-12-16T16:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/angelo-pio-sebaaly-biogeochemistry_12198109/Between Ice Grains: From Geochemical Reactivity and Molecular Sorting to Catalysis? Fri, 18 Dec 2026 09:00:00 +0100<p>Between Ice Grains: From Geochemical Reactivity and Molecular Sorting to Catalysis?</p><p>Supervisor: Jean-Fran&ccedil;ois Boily.</p>Stora Hörsalen, KBE303.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/angelo-pio-sebaaly-biogeochemistry_12198109/2026-12-18T09:00:00+01:002026-12-18T13:00:00+01:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/medical-science-with-specialization-in-ophthalmology_12197228/Keratoconus and low-grade myopia: Regional optical variation, tomographic repeatability and refractive corneal crosslinking.Fri, 18 Dec 2026 13:00:00 +0100<p>Anneli Fredriksson, Department of Clinical Science, defends her thesis entitled: &rdquo;Keratoconus and low-grade myopia: Regional optical variation, tomographic repeatability and refractive corneal crosslinking&rdquo;</p><p>Main supervisor is Anders Behndig</p>Triple HelixDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/medical-science-with-specialization-in-ophthalmology_12197228/2026-12-18T13:00:00+01:002026-12-18T16:00:00+01:00