
Sebastian Gabrielsson
Associate Professor
Research subject: Nursing
Division: Nursing and Medical Technology
Department of Health, Education and Technology
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Luleå, S319
About me
I am associate professor in nursing, recognized university teacher, and registered nurse specialized in psychiatric care. I completed my PhD in 2015 with a thesis that explored psychiatric inpatient care from the perspective of professional caregivers. My clinical background is in acute psychiatric care. During the period 2025-2027, I hold a position as dean and chair for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. For the period 2024-2026 I am appointed Arctic Six Chair External link.. I am the leader of the research area in Recovery-oriented Psychiatric Care within the nursing research subject.
Teaching
Since 2006, I have been involved in teaching, course and program development primarily within the nursing program and the specialist nursing program with a focus on psychiatric care. I am particularly interested in flexible, relationship-oriented, online educational solutions. Currently, I am responsible for the thesis course in the specialist nursing program and an examiner for several courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I have authored several books and book chapters that are used as course literature
Research
In various collaborations, I conduct research funded by both internal and external grants, published in reputable international scientific journals. My research primarily employs qualitative methods and is based on both professional and user perspectives. I am particularly interested in how individuals with personal experience of mental illness and care can be involved in research, and I collaborate on various projects with people who have lived experience and representatives of user organizations.
Supervision
I have experience in supervising thesis projects at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I am also a supervisor for PhD students at Luleå University of Technology and Umeå University:
Ongoing supervision
- Promise Ekezie
External link., Department of Health, Education and Technology, Luleå University of Technology. Main supervisor. 2024-
- Alexandra Kiikeri
External link., Department of Health, Education and Technology, Luleå University of Technology. Main supervisor. 2024-
- Anja Söderberg
External link., Department of Health, Education and Technology, Luleå University of Technology. Main supervisor. 2022-
- Anna Sandsten
External link., Department of Nursing, Umeå University. Co-supervisor. 2022-
- Niklas Pekkari
External link., Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts, Luleå University of Technology. Co-supervisor. 2019-
Previous supervision
- Katharina Derblom, Department of Nursing, Umeå University. Co-supervisor. 2019-2024
Collaboration
As an expert in research and higher education, primarily in psychiatric care and nursing, I have experience with assignments from, among others, the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, the National Board of Health and Welfare, the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, FORTE (the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare), the Swedish Higher Education Authority, and Region Norrbotten. I have recurring assignments as a reviewer of doctoral theses, an expert in academic employment matters, and a reviewer for scholarly journals. I also have experience in education, supervision, and development work within psychiatric care and services.
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