Johanna Rosén to become Director of WISE on 1 January 2027

Johanna Rosén is Professor of Materials Physics at Linköping University and Head of the Materials Design Division in the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Her research focuses on developing novel inorganic materials with tailored properties for potential applications in energy storage, catalysis and water purification.

She also serves as Director of the Strategic Research Area Advanced Functional Materials (AFM) at Linköping University and has long been actively involved in WISE, including as the university’s representative.

Professor Olle Eriksson of Uppsala University will continue as Co-Director of WISE until no later than 1 May 2027. A new Co-Director will be appointed by that date.