There are many of us at IGV, and it can be hard to remember who does what!

B | Björn Eriksson

Björn is our IT coordinator and you will find him on the third floor, corridor S, S306.

Björn’s responsibilities include IT support, IT procurement and IT operations.

C | Carina Johansson

Carina is a research engineer. Her office is on the second floor, R235.

Carina works at the Sediment lab, located on the second floor of the R-building. The lab is equipped with facilities for preparation and analysis of sediment samples.

More information about Sediment lab

C | Christina Jansson

Christina Jansson is an economist, and her office is on S corridor, S312. She works Monday–Thursday and is free on Fridays.

Christinas duties:

  • Project Reporting: from budget applications, ongoing reporting and follow-up, to project closure.
  • Annual Budget: external projects, facilities, and co-financing.
  • Invoice Coding: facilities and representation.
  • Department Procurement Coordinator: from start to completion of procurements.
  • Department Registrar: registration (diarising) of all documents that need to be officially recorded.
  • Department Purchasing Coordinator: support and certain purchases.

D | Draupnir Einarsson

Draupnir, is our technician and his office R109 and workshop are on the first floor.

Draupnir is the contact person for the core activities of the Mechanical Workshops within the Faculty of Science. He does services in mechanical design and manufacturing.

Visiting address: Svante Arrhenius väg 6A. Verkstad finns i R110/R120.

More information about the workshop

E | Elias Strandell Erstorp

Elias is a research engineer/tecknician and his office is on the second floor, R210. Elias works 60% at IGV and 40% at the Baltic Sea Centre (Östersjöcentrum). During late spring and early autumn, it may be easiest to reach Elias by phone or email, as he often works at the Askölaboratoriet or he's out on an expedition.

Elias’ responsibilities include maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments, electronics procurement, and also additional IT support and extra IT purchases.

E | Elisabeth Däcker

You will find Elisabeth, on corridor S, office S316. She is IGV's student counsellor and study administrator.

Elisabeth is responsible for educational administration, including degree and course syllabi, student guidance, study documentation in Ladok, admissions and registration, alumni relations and student recruitment, examination invigilation, education costs, course evaluations and reports, student representatives, and support for students requiring targeted pedagogical support.

H | Haoyi Yao

Haoyi is a research engineer and her office is on third floor, R338.

Haoyi works with clump isotopes and method development for Thermo Scientific 253 Ultra, please contact her if interested in collaboration/proposal writing about clump isotopes. She also do the lab/work safety introduction for geology new employee/students.

I | Inês Jakobsson

Inês is webbadministrator for IGV (and also for the Bolin Centre for Climate Research and Section for Earth and Environmental Sciences). Her office R338 is on the third floor. You can always reach her by e-mail.

Inês is responsible for the website and is co-administrator of our Instagram account. When needed, she also assists with graphic design, such as reports, posters, brochures and roll-ups. She is also a SUKAT administrator. She holds a 40% position.

J | Jenny Eriksson

Jenny works part-time (20%) as an archivist at IGV.

arkiv@geo.su.se

J | Joakim Gidmark

Joakim Gidmark is an economist and Deputy Head of Administration. His office is S312, next door to Viktoria Arwinge.

Joakim is responsible for archiving and registration, Data security coordination and approval of supplier invoices and expense claims. He also works with project reporting, inventory and budget preparation together with the Head of Administration.

J | Johanna Stub

Johanna is currently unavailable, please contact Susanna Blåndman regarding HR matters.

Johanna is IGV's HR Officer. Johanna works Monday to Thursday lunch. She is free Thurday afternoons and Fridays.

J | Julia Steinbach

Julia is a research engineer and Laboratory Safety Coordinator at IGV. Her office, R311, is on the third floor.

  • Responsible for laboratories and analytical instruments in the Geochemistry Group (floor 3), except SIL and Ultra.
  • Maintenance, calibration, quality control, and method development for instruments, support and introduction for users.
  • Chemical management (assistance with purchasing, storage, documentation, and risk assessment).
  • Handling of gas cylinders and gas consumption.
  • Introductions for new staff and students.
  • Support for researchers and students in lab/field work.
  • Overall responsibility for laboratory safety issues at IGV (internal and external contact person).
  • Department representative in Stockholm University’s laboratory safety network.
  • Administrator for the KLARA chemical database.
  • Responsible person for flammable goods.
  • Health and safety representative.
  • Technical and administrative staff representative on the IGV board.

K | Kasun Gayantha

Kasun is a research engineer and his office is R338, on the third floor.

Kasun is responsible for the Stable Isotope Laboratory (SIL), including operation, calibration and maintenance of analytical instruments, sample reception, user training, as well as data processing and quality control in the laboratory.

More information about SIL-Lab.

K | Krister Junghahn

Krister is IGV's Facilities manager. His office is by the main entrance, S206. Krister works Monday to Thursday and is free on Fridays.

Krister assists us with practical tasks, such as moving furniture. He also provides support with mail handling, including franking and sorting.

S | Schauki Karim

Schauki Karim is an economist and, works 25% remotely.

Schauki is backup for invoice management (supplier invoices). He also helps out with Amex matters (travel agency) and Computer glasses.

S | Susanna Blåndman

Susanna manages all of our HR administration. Please reach out to her for any such inquiries.

She can assist with:

  • Employment terms
  • Recruitment processes
  • General HR administration
  • Prolongation (Contract extensions).

Susanna works remotely (30%), as she is permanently based in Skåne. However, please feel free to schedule a Zoom meeting with her whenever needed.

V | Viktoria Arwinge

Viktoria Arwinge is an economist and IGV's Head of Administration. Her office is on the third floor, S corridor, S310.

  • Rehabilitation officer and contact person for occupational health services (Avonova)
  • Support with matters relating to the working environment and health
  • Responsible for IGV administration (staff, finance, IT, communication, janitorial services) and corresponding authorisation responsibilities
  • Responsible for the department’s systematic work environment management, chairing the Work Environment Council (AMR)
  • Support in recruitments
  • Budgeting
  • Financial statements
  • Financial reporting to the faculty and board.

Last updated: 2026-08-31

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