Inaugural lectures 2024
On 15 November, the University celebrates this year’s Academic Ceremony. New professors will be inaugurated into their new tenures and new doctors will be conferred. On Tuesday, 12 November, and Wednesday, 13 November, the new professors will give their inaugural lecture and Honorary Doctor Sarah Pink, will give his honorary doctoral lecture. We hope to see you there!
The information is being updated.
Programme
- Time: please see schedule below
- Place: room S1020. Find your way on campus
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Tuesday, 12 November
Facilitator: Åsa Andersson, Professor of Biomedicine, Chair of the Recruiting Committee
From 9.00 breakfast is served
9.30–10.05: Introduction followed by Ingrid Larsson, Professor of Health and Lifestyle
- Lecture title: Person-Centered Interventions for Health and Lifestyle: Development and Implementation in Healthcare (the lecture will be in Swedish)
- Professor’s portrait Ingrid Larsson
10.10–10.40: Linnea Gustafsson, Professor of Swedish Language
- Lecture title: Language use – norm violations, style violations and other offences (the lecture will be in Swedish)
- Professor’s portrait Linnea Gusafsson
10.45–11.15: Ross Friel, Professor of Electronics
- Lecture title: Shaping the Future by Crafting the Impossible – How Advanced Digital Manufacturing Transforms Modern Science & Engineering
- Professor’s portrait Ross Friel
Wednesday, 13 November
Facilitator: Åsa Andersson, Professor of Biomedicine, Chair of the Recruiting Committee
From 9.00 breakfast is served
9.30–10.05: Introduction followed by Grzegorz Nalepa, Professor of Machine Learning
- Lecture title: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence – AI with the human touch
- Professor’s portrait Grzegorz Nalepa
10.10–10.40: Carlos N. Silla Jr., Professor of Machine Learning
- Lecture title: What 20+ years in Machine Learning have taught me (so far)
- Professor’s portrait Carlos N. Silla Jr.
10.45–11.15: Sarah Pink, Honorary Doctor (Information Technology)
- Lecture title: Design Ethnography for the Polycrisis
- Sarah Pink appointed Honorary Doctor
Presentation of Professors and Honorary Doctor
Ingrid Larsson has a background as a nurse and a burning interest in strengthening the patient’s role, where the patient takes power over their life and their treatment and becomes a co-actor in the care process. Her journey from clinically active nurse to professor reflects a deep commitment to improving patients’ health and quality of life.
The lecture will be in Swedish.
Language is alive and reflects our identities and interpersonal relationships. By constantly questioning and exploring the underlying message of language, Linnea Gustafsson, Professor of Swedish Language at Halmstad University, looks beyond words and studies the use of language in our society.
The lecture will be in Swedish.
Ross Friel, recently appointed Professor of Electronics focusing on advanced digital manufacturing at Halmstad University, is researching how digital systems can enhance manufacturing processes. More precise and customised products are being created using computer-based design and new materials, unlocking new possibilities in areas such as autonomous vehicles and medical technology.
AI is changing the world at breakneck speed. But how do we make sure that this powerful technology is both reliable and understandable to humans? Grzegorz Nalepa develops AI systems with a human-centric approach. His research, which spans computer science, philosophy, law, and social sciences, focuses on building AI that not only works efficiently, but also resonates with human values.
Carlos N. Silla Jr. has over 20 years of experience in AI research and its practical applications. His research spans various fields such as health informatics, education, and sound analytics, where he uses AI to solve real-world problems. What fascinates him most about AI and machine learning is their ability to handle practical, real-world challenges.
For more than ten years, Sarah Pink has been a visiting professor at Halmstad University. She has been involved in developing an interdisciplinary area in information technology at Halmstad University. Sarah Pink has been involved in teaching, supervision and exchanges at doctoral level between Halmstad University and her home university, Monash University in Australia.
