Professor Dr. Uni Sallnäs

Associate Professor

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Biography

Uni Sallnäs is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Greener Supply Chains at Linköping University. His research focuses on collaborative efforts between companies and organizations to achieve green logistics, addressing environmental sustainability challenges. Since defending his dissertation in logistics in 2014, he has deeply engaged in the area of green logistics, emphasizing how products move from suppliers to customers while minimizing costs and maintaining high service levels. His work has grown in importance as companies increasingly recognize the necessity of moving towards a sustainable society. He is particularly interested in inter-organizational collaboration and applies theoretical frameworks such as coordination, trust, and stakeholder theory to study different contexts including retail, e-commerce, and logistics companies. He currently leads the Division of Logistics Quality Management and has a wealth of experience in academia, including supervising doctoral students and directing undergraduate education in the division.

Research Interests

Green Logistics Inter-Organizational Collaboration Environmental Sustainability E-Commerce Logistics

Experience

Head of Division

2021-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Leading research and educational activities within the Division of Greener Supply Chains.

Senior Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Engaged in teaching and research, focusing on green logistics.

Director of Studies

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Responsible for the overall coordination of undergraduate education.

Project Leader

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Led an e-commerce project focusing on sustainable logistics.

Post-Doctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Swedish Trade Council • Linköping, Sweden

Conducted research related to modal-shift projects.

Junior University Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Involved in teaching logistics courses and supervising theses.

Awards

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Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Award

2015-01-01
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International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association’s Scholarship

2014-01-01
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Best Paper Award

2013-01-01

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.