Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

When Zhejian (Jerry) Cao joined the WISE programme in 2023, he was already exploring a promising research direction. What followed was a journey defined by intellectual freedom, interdisciplinary growth, and a clear path toward academic independence

Don’t miss to register for the upcoming WISE Invited Professor Lecture on 4 June 2026, from 3.00–4.00 pm CET.

A new research platform for advanced tribological measurements was inaugurated on May 26 at Luleå University of Technology.

“We want to influence the way electric vehicles are designed and built so multifuctional possibilities are integrated in the design from the beginning”, continues Prof. Leif Asp from Chalmers University of Technology and WISE-afilliated researchers.

The May WISE Study Trip brought doctoral students and postdocs to Jönköping.

The call for KAW Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability will open soon

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation has published the call text for the 2026 Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability is now available. The call opens September 1, 2026, and closes October 15, 2026, at 13:00.

“Undertaking my PhD under the WISE framework has been a wonderful opportunity and positive experience thus far. It has connected me with a strong network of outstanding researchers and provided a collaborative environment focused on solution-oriented research for a more sustainable future,” says Patrick Korir, PhD student at LTU and Höganäs.

A successful partnership between CelluXtreme, KTH, and WISE is redefining what sustainable materials can achieve and deliver.

“The most valuable aspect of this program was meeting different people and understanding different aspects of research”.