Holmgren holds a PhD in Economics from Linköping University (Sweden). He is professor of Transport Economics and is currently working as Dean of the Faculty of logistics at Molde University College. Holmgren has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and research from the Swedish and Norwegian university sector. The research has covered a range of topics within Transport Economics, including demand and mode choice analysis, optimal pricing of transport services, city logistics, effects of transport policies and investments in infrastructure and planning of efficient urban transport systems. Holmgren has been project leader for several research projects focusing on modal shift and the effects of investments in infrastructure, funded by governmental agencies.
Current research topics
- Transport demand
- Mode choice
- Transport pricing
- Car ownership
- Efficiency in public sector operation
- Effects of investing in infrastructure
Current teaching responsibilities
Cost Benefit Analysis (DRL007) – PhD program in Logistics
Bachelor thesis supervision
Master thesis supervision
PhD student supervision
Academic positions
Professor of Transport Economics, Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics, August 2017 –
Visiting Professor at Department of Urban Studies, Malmö University, 2021 -
Senior lecturer in City Logistics, Division of Communications- and Transport Systems, Linköping University, April 2013 – (on leave)
Associate Professor in Transport Economics, Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics, March 2015 – August 2017
Associate senior lecturer, div. of Communications- and Transport Systems, Linköping University, April 2011 – April 2013
Postdoctoral research fellow, div. of Economics, Linköping University, December 2008 – April 2011
PhD Candidate and lecturer, div. of Economics, Linköping University, September 2002 – November 2008
Academic degrees and appointments
Docent in Economics, 2016, Linköping University
PhD in Economics, 2008, Linköping University
Master of Political science, Main subject: Economics, 2001, Linköping University