Eddie Wadbro, Professor of Mathematics

Eddie Wadbro was born and raised in Kivik. He studied at Lund University before doing his doctoral studies at Uppsala University. Since finishing his dissertation he has had various employments, most recently as senior lecturer at Umeå University. He has also found the time for several shorter research stays in China, Germany and the US. Since 1 February 2021, Eddie Wadbro is a Professor of Mathematics, specialising in applied mathematics at Karlstad University.

Eddie Wadbro describes his research interests as relatively broad. His core expertise is in mathematic modelling, analysis, applied optimisation and simulation.

"The issues I work with are usually driven by an actual application. To me, there is a clear connection between reality, mathematic modelling and computer-based simulation. By using these, you can gain an understanding of how something works. A natural next step is to try and find improvements, or to create algorithms which find them for us."

Eddie Wadbro’s main focus is calculation-based construction optimisation for acoustic and electromagnetic wave distribution issues.

"Among other things, I have developed horn speakers meant for use at concerts, as well as antennas meant for use in electromagnetic systems, for example in communication."

Eddie Wadbro also likes working with new issues together with researchers from other fields, he has currently several interesting collaborations in the works.

"One is about optimisation of logging trail networks, as well as making plans for the use of forestry equipment in thinning and logging. Another is about developing and implementing a new tool for efficiently connecting electronic and atomic models in Materials Science. A third is about application placement and resource allocation for cloud services."

In the future, Eddie Wadbro hopes to continue looking for new, interesting modelling and optimisation issues, which he looks forward to studying - preferably in collaboration with other researchers.

"I have already had conversations with a few researchers and colleagues, both at my own department and at neighbouring departments." 

In his youth, Eddie Wadbro did a lot of track and field, mainly sprinting and jumping events. Following a long hiatus he has now resumed his training and he hopes to be able to compete again - perhaps as soon as during the upcoming indoor season.