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Sahra Svensson-Hoglund

Ph.D. Candidate, Individualized Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (IPhD)
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Academic Background: 

  • Master of Laws (L.L.M.) from University of Gothernburg
  • Bachelor in Business Administration from Blekinge Insitute of Technology

Work Experience: 

  • Independent researcher for U.S. and E.U. research institutes, focusing on policy and product repair.
  • Consultant and project manager for non-profits, public entities, and businesses in China, Sweden, Cameroon, and the U.S. in fields, such as sustainable business strategies, energy management, supply chain management, and humanitarian aid.
  • Previous employers include the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics, United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP), Connecticut Sustainable Business Council, and IVL The Swedish Environmental Research Institute.

Research interests: 

  • sustainable consumption
  • circular economy
  • consumer well-being
  • sustainable futures 

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