Dr. Kristofer Hedman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristofer Hedman is a Senior Associate Professor at Linköping University, specializing in the assessment of physical functional capacity in major surgical procedures. His research is aimed at improving evaluation techniques for individuals at increased risk of severe complications following surgery, enabling timely preventive measures to be implemented. His work involves advanced exercise physiology and the analysis of respiratory gases through cardiopulmonary exercise testing as well as simpler methods that can streamline the process of clinical decision-making. Hedman is involved in significant projects such as the Blood Pressure Response to Exercise project, which examines the normative blood pressure response in clinical exercise settings and helps identify those at risk for hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions. His collaboration extends to the South Eastern Healthcare Region and includes international partners like KU Leuven in Belgium. Another focus of his research addresses the physiological aspects of long-lasting symptoms in COVID-19 patients, working together with his colleague Professor Maria Lerm to align clinical symptoms with underlying physiological and epigenetic changes. Hedman received his medical degree and completed his PhD at Linköping University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Senior academic role focusing on research and teaching in clinical physiology.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Stanford University • California, USA

Conducted research in exercise physiology.

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.