Mats Ericson

Mats Ericson´s research profile at the Ergonomics Department

In 1986 I defended my doctoral thesis on cycling biomechanics with applications in orthopaedics, rehabilitation and sports physiology. Since then I have been working widely within the field Work Science, however mainly in physical workplace design and in addition to that research about the function of the autonomic nervous system in relation to stress and different heart related diseases. For many years the research has been only little active due to my global leadership tasks within Swedish Universities. A focus in my research and teaching now are the human-machine interaction, stress, decision making and leadership.

Degrees and qualifications

Associate professor in Anatomy (Docent), Karolinska Institute, 1989

Doctor of Medicine (Med Dr), Karolinska Institute, 1986

Bachelor of Medicine (Med Kand), Karolinska Institutet, 1983

Employment

Professor of Industrial Work Science (Ergonomics), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), 1999 – present (absence of leave 1999-2010).

President of the Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers (part time, 40%), 2012 – 2021.

President (Vice chancellor) for the Swedish Defence University, 2008-2010.

President (Vice chancellor) for the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, 2005-2008.

Director General for the Swedish Net University Agency, 2002-2005.

Vice president (Pro vice chancellor), Mid Sweden University, 1999-2002.

Lecturer in Work Science (Ergonomics), Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), 1986-1999

Physical ergonomist at the Occupational Medical Clinic, Karolinska Institute, 1985-1987

Teaching Assistant, Karolinska Institutet, 1983-1986

Swedish Armed Forces (Amphibious regiment), 1977-1997

Awards, appointments and assignments (selection)

• Affiliated to Karolinska Institute, CLINTEC, Division of Surgery & Oncology, https://ki.se/en/clintec/division-of-surgery-and-oncology

• Appointed to be chairman of the board for the Stress Research Institute and for the Stockholm Stress Center, from 2019-03-01— 2019-12-31.

• Member of the European Trade Union´s (ETUC) executive committee, 2018-2021.
• Receiver of the Swedish Engineer´s national Levi-prize award for efforts in teaching technology students in health and safety issues, October 2018.
• Member of the board for the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations (Saco), November 2017 – November 2021.
• Member of the Research committee of the Swedish School Research Institute (2016).
• External evaluator of the educational strategies of the Mid Sweden University, 2015-2016.
• Member of the reference group for the governmental investigation “Leadership within the academy”. 2015-2016.
• Appointed by the Government and the Social Ministry to be included as a member in the ”Values Delegation” between 2014-05-19—2016-12-31.
• Appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Stockholm University to be member of the board for the Stress Research Institute and for the Stockholm Stress Center, between 2012-01-01— present.
• Member of the Program Council for the Officers Program at the National Defence College (FHS). 2013-12-11 – present.
• Examiner in the course ”Applied Physical Training Theory for Warfare” within the Officer's Program at the National Defence College (FHS). 2013 – present.
• Member of the Council for the subject " Applied Physical Training Theory for Warfare”, 2012-11-26 – present.
• Appointed by the Dean for the School of Technology and Health to be Director of Studies for the School of Technology and Health, between 2013-01-01—2013-04-01.
• Appointed as chairmen of the Swedish Association of University Teachers between november 2012 to november 2018.
• Appointed as president of the Swedish Association of University Teachers and Researchers November 2012 – present.
• Appointed by the Vice Chancellor of Stockholm University to be member of the board for the Stress Research Institute and for the Stockholm Stress Center, between 2012-01-01— present.
• Appointed by the Dean for the School of Technology and Health to be Director of Studies for the School of Technology and Health, between 2011-04-01—2012-12-31.
• Appointed by the President of KTH to be vice Dean for the School of Technology and Health, between 2011-04-01—2012-12-31.
• Appointed by the Government and the Foreign Ministry to be included in the advisory council for the Folke Bernadotte Academy, between 2009-2010.
• Appointed by the Government and the Ministry of Finance to be included in the cooperative council for the agency KRUS, between 2009-2010.
• Appointed by The Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) to be its representative on the Steering Committee for Open Access issues, Royal Library (Kungliga biblioteket), 2007-2010.
• Chairman of the Delegation for military history research, 2008-2010.
• Member of the authority council of the Armed Forces and Supreme Commander, 2008-2010.
• Member of the cooperative council for gender and equality issues in the Armed Forces, 2008-2010.
• Appointed by the authority for Networks and Cooperation within Higher Education (NSHU) in consultation with the Ministry of Education and Research to be the special advisor for the Acting Director-General and the department's liquidator, 2008.
• Appointed by The Association of Swedish Higher Education (SUHF) to be its representative in relation to the Ministry's alcohol policy committee, 2006-2007.
• Board member of the competence center "Olympic Performance Centre", a collaboration between GIH, KTH and the Swedish Olympic Committee, 2006-2008.
• Selected by the Knowledge Foundation, together with others from industry and academy, to assess and select the universities and colleges to benefit from the IT investments for Swedish teachers’ education in 2005.
• Appointed by the government's IT policy strategy group as a member of the working group for IT in schools and learning and as advisor to the government in IT policy issues, 2004-2005.
• Appointed by Mid Sweden University, as external chairman for the committee of the university’s future library functions and organization, 2004.
• By the National Library of Sweden elected chairman of the BIBSAM Council, between 2004 and 2006.
• By the National Library of Sweden appointed a member of the BIBSAM Council, 2003.
• Appointed by the cabinet minister Gunnar Lund, on behalf of the government, as a member of the delegation for Health of the State and as advisor to the government in work environment, health and sickness issues within the state, associated to the Ministry of Finance, between 2003 and 2005.
• Chairperson of the Swedish net information association, between 2003 and 2004.
• Appointed by the government as particular expert in the commission aiming at the formation of the Swedish Net University, from December 2001 to February 2002.
• Dialogue participant and introductory actor in the science theatre ”Korsväg Faust – På liv och död” (Crossroads Faust - In life and death) following the manuscript by PC Jersild. On stage at Teater Västernorrland in Sundsvall in November 2001 and at Uppsala Stadsteater in February 2002.
• Member of the steering committee for the project “Landmark Northern Europe”, Östersund, 2001-2002.
• Member of the steering committee for the National winter sports center in Jämtland/Härjedalen, 2001-2002.
• Member of Jämtland County’s competence council, 2000-2002.
• Member of the board of the Regional Elite sport Center, Reg-EIC Mitt, an activity within the Swedish Sports Confederation, 2000-2002.
• Member of the society "Parliamentarians and scientists", since 2000.
• Chairperson for the equal opportunities council at Mid Sweden University (Mittuniversitetet), 1999-2002
• Teaching member of the pedagogical council at KTH’s faculty division MMT, 1998-1999.
• Director of Studies at the Department of Industrial Economics and Management, 1998-1999.
• Chairperson and the President's representative in the equal opportunities council at KTH, 1998-1999.
• Elected as personal member (limited positions) in the society ”Levande Pedagogers Sällskap” (established by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Education), 1998-2004.
• Teacher and lecturer at IFL Executive Education (Stockholm School of Economics), between 1997 and 2003.
• Receiver of the KTH Presidents pedagogical award, 1997.
• Elected "Teacher of the Year" by the KTH students, 1997.
• Elected "Teacher of the Year" by the KTH mechanical engineering students, 1997.
• Chairman of KTH's educational development project ”Jakten på den röda tråden”/ ”Antagning, mottagning och de första årens studier”, 1997-1999.
• Member of KTH's central faculty assembly, 1997-1999.
• Acting Professor of Work Science during the whole year of 1997.
• Union representative and member of KTH's academic board, 1995-1997.
• Teaching member of the quality group at KTH’s faculty division MMT, 1994-1997.
• Chairman of the SACO-union at KTH, 1994-1997.
• Union representative and member of KTH's staff responsibility board 1994-1997.
• Member of the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers’s college group, 1994-1997.
• Union wage negotiator at KTH (all categories, including professors), 1994-1999.
• Faculty member of KTH's quality committee, 1994-1997.
• Union representative and member of KTH's human resources planning group, 1993-1997
• Member of the line manager group at the Swedish Agency for Government Employers, 1992-1993.
• Scientist representative and member of the board of the Cognitive Science Centre in Stockholm, 1992-1999.
• Teaching member of the proposal committee for appointments of professors at the Mechanical Department, 1991-1993.
• KTH’s member of the reference group for the Center for Health Care Science at the Karolinska Institute, 1991-1994.
• Senior Lecturer of Anatomy at the Karolinska Institute, since 1989.
• Teaching member of the department board at three different KTH departments, 1989-1999.
• Board member of the SACO-union at KTH, 1989-1999.
• Innovator, project manager, editor and co-author of educational material in in Work Science, developed on a national basis: “Work - Human – Technology”, 1989-1994.
• Union representative and member of KTH's safety committee and work environment council 1988-1997
• Director of Studies, Department of Work Science at KTH, 1987-1994.