https://www.umu.se/Event from Umeå University - Doctoral thesesen-usWed, 03 Jun 2026 03:19:37 +0200https://www.umu.se/en/events/rachel-feeney--molecular-biology_12171445/Environmental influences on gut microbiota composition and colonic mucus barrier function.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Rachel Feeney, Department of Molecular Biology, defends her thesis titled "Environmental influences on gut microbiota composition and colonic mucus barrier function".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Bj&ouml;rn Schr&ouml;der</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/61635829011">Participate via Zoom (link)</a></p>NAT.D.360Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/rachel-feeney--molecular-biology_12171445/2026-06-03T09:00:00+02:002026-06-03T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/sana-elbashir-applied-physics_12169615/Metal-Doped β-Tricalcium Phosphate for Multifunctional Applications: Structural and Spectroscopic Insights.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Metal-Doped &beta;-Tricalcium Phosphate for Multifunctional Applications: Structural and Spectroscopic Insights.</p><p>Supervisor: Britt Andersson.</p>Lindellhallen 1 (Hörsal UB.A.210).Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/sana-elbashir-applied-physics_12169615/2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:002026-06-04T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/Lipoedema – Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Johan Dahlberg, Department of public health and clinical medicine, defends his doctoral thesis <em>Lipoedema &ndash; Lived experiences, funktional performance, and psychological well-being in affected women.</em></p><p>External reviewer: Docent Malin Olsson, Department of Health Sciences, Marie Cederschi&ouml;ld University College, Stockholm.</p><p>Prinicipal supervisor: Alexander Shayesteh.</p><p>The defense will be held in Swedish.</p><p><a href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62878331943" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Follow via Zoom</a>&nbsp;(code 112233)</p>Room A, Building 1D, floor 9. Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/johan-dahlberg---dermatology-and-venereology_12164277/2026-06-04T09:00:00+02:002026-06-04T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/zeinab-razooqi--oral-mikrobiologi_12167938/Zeinab Razooqi, Department of Odontology, defends her thesis.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Zeinab Razooqi, Department of Odontology, defends her thesis titled "Filifactor alocis and its RTX protein FtxA: Virulence, diagnostic potential, and in synergy with Aggregatibacter actinomyetemcomitans in periodontal disease".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Jan Oscarsson</p>Auditorium B, building 1D node T, 9th floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/zeinab-razooqi--oral-mikrobiologi_12167938/2026-06-05T09:00:00+02:002026-06-05T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-vittoria-giraudo--cell-biology_12167943/Skeletal Muscle Preservation During Nerve Regeneration: Cell-Based, Extracellular Vesicle, and Biomaterial Approaches.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Maria Vittoria Giraudo, Department of Medical and Translational Biology, defends her thesis titled "Skeletal Muscle Preservation During Nerve Regeneration: Cell-Based, Extracellular Vesicle, and Biomaterial Approaches".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Gustav Andersson</p>Aula Anatomica, Biology BuildingDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/maria-vittoria-giraudo--cell-biology_12167943/2026-06-05T09:00:00+02:002026-06-05T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/leon-j-schierholz--molecular-biology_12174939/Structural perspectives of natural and directed protein evolution.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>L&eacute;on J Schierholz, Department of Molecular Biology, defends his thesis titled "Structural perspectives of natural and directed protein evolution".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Magnus Wolf-Watz</p>KBE303, Stora HörsalenDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/leon-j-schierholz--molecular-biology_12174939/2026-06-05T13:00:00+02:002026-06-05T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/matheus-de-abreu-costa-souza---statsvetenskap_12156561/Space, Time and Peace in Post-War MostarFri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Matheus de Abreu Costa Souza is defending his doctoral thesis with the title <em>Space, Time and Peace in Post-War Mostar</em></p><p>Zoom link:</p><p><a title="Zoom link" href="https://umu.zoom.us/j/62724611934" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://umu.zoom.us/j/62724611934</a></p><p>Meeting ID: 627 2461 1934</p><p>&nbsp;</p> Hörsal UB.A.220 - Lindellhallen 2 Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/matheus-de-abreu-costa-souza---statsvetenskap_12156561/2026-06-05T13:00:00+02:002026-06-05T15:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/joannes-vermant-mathematics_12175788/Rigidity of graphs in homogeneous and locally homogeneous spaces.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Rigidity of graphs in homogeneous and locally homogeneous spaces.</p><p>Supervisor: Klara Stokes.</p>Hörsal UB.A.230 – Lindellhallen 3.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/joannes-vermant-mathematics_12175788/2026-06-09T09:00:00+02:002026-06-09T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/vanessa-crine--cognitive-neuroscience_12171408/Dissecting neurocognitive aging: Dopaminergic decline, cerebral small vessel disease, and inflammation.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Vanessa Crine, Department of Medical and Translational Biology, defends her thesis titled "Dissecting neurocognitive aging: Dopaminergic decline, cerebral small vessel disease, and inflammation".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Nina Karalija</p>NAT.D.320Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/vanessa-crine--cognitive-neuroscience_12171408/2026-06-09T13:00:00+02:002026-06-09T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/fritz-schnur-experimental-physics_12170282/Near-single-cycle laser development and applications in nanophotonics.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Near-single-cycle laser development and applications in nanophotonics.</p><p>Supervisor: Laszlo Veisz.</p>NAT.D.480.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/fritz-schnur-experimental-physics_12170282/2026-06-11T09:00:00+02:002026-06-11T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/chau-minh-huynh-analytical-chemistry_12170279/New Approaches to Synthesis and Binding Elucidation of Hydrophilic Molecularly Imprinted Monoliths.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>New Approaches to Synthesis and Binding Elucidation of Hydrophilic Molecularly Imprinted Monoliths.</p><p>Supervisor: Knut Irgum.</p>NAT.D.470.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/chau-minh-huynh-analytical-chemistry_12170279/2026-06-11T09:00:00+02:002026-06-11T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/albert-ndagijimana--pediatrics_12175443/Integrating spatial, classical and social epidemiology, machine learning, and qualitative approaches to understand childhood stunting in Rwanda.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Albert Ndagijimana, Department of Clinical Sciences, defends his thesis titled "Integrating spatial, classical and social epidemiology, machine learning, and qualitative approaches to understand childhood stunting in the Northern Province of Rwanda".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Torbj&ouml;rn Lind</p><p>The defense will be held in English.</p>Triple Helix, University Management BuildingDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/albert-ndagijimana--pediatrics_12175443/2026-06-12T09:00:00+02:002026-06-12T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/simon-vallin--odontology_12171452/Chronic Pain Across Time and Generations: a Longitudinal and Family Perspective.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Simon Vallin, Department of Odontology, defends his thesis titled "Chronic Pain Across Time and Generations: a Longitudinal and Family Perspective".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Anna L&ouml;vgren</p>Bergasalen, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/simon-vallin--odontology_12171452/2026-06-12T09:00:00+02:002026-06-12T12:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/brigitte-mukarunyana-chemistry_12170281/Biochars and hydrochars for the adsorption of organic contaminants from wastewater.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Biochars and hydrochars for the adsorption of organic contaminants from wastewater.</p><p>Supervisor: Jerker Berglund Fick.</p>Stora Hörsalen (KBE303), KBC-huset.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/brigitte-mukarunyana-chemistry_12170281/2026-06-12T09:00:00+02:002026-06-12T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/andre-sjoberg--public-health_12171420/Disentangling complex interventions: Evaluating the impact and value of Everyday Life Rehabilitation (ELR).Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Andr&eacute; Sj&ouml;berg, Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, defends his thesis titled "Disentangling complex interventions: Evaluating the impact and value of Everyday Life Rehabilitation (ELR)".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Maria Lindstr&ouml;m</p>Auditorium B, building 1D 9th floor, Norrland University HospitalDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/andre-sjoberg--public-health_12171420/2026-06-12T13:00:00+02:002026-06-12T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-danskog--virology_12171416/How did I get here? Adenovirus-host interactions for vector development.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Katarina Danskog, Department of Clinical Microbiology, defends her thesis titled "How did I get here? Adenovirus-host interactions for vector development".</p><p>Principal supervisor: Niklas Arnberg</p>Auditorium BetulaDefence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/katarina-danskog--virology_12171416/2026-06-12T13:00:00+02:002026-06-12T16:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/piotr-jablonski-technical-chemistry_12175777/Sustainable Approach for Processing of PHA-Containing Biomass: Extraction and Valorization towards Biobased Products.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0200<p>Sustainable Approach for Processing of PHA-Containing Biomass: Extraction and Valorization towards Biobased Products.</p><p>Supervisor: Knut Irgum.</p>KBC Lilla hörsalen KBE301.Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/piotr-jablonski-technical-chemistry_12175777/2026-08-28T09:00:00+02:002026-08-28T13:00:00+02:00https://www.umu.se/en/events/le-thi-bao-quynh---business-administration_12169621/Weaving otherwise: Gender, Alternative Practices, and The Remaking of Entrepreneurship Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200<p>Le Thi Bao Quynh is publicly defending her doctoral thesis with the title: Weaving otherwise: Gender, Alternative Practices, and The Remaking of Entrepreneurship&nbsp;</p>Hörsal UB.A.220 - Lindellhallen 2Defence of doctoral thesishttps://www.umu.se/en/events/le-thi-bao-quynh---business-administration_12169621/2026-09-04T13:00:00+02:002026-09-04T15:00:00+02:00https://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+01:00