2 Dec 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, WISE reflects on an incredible year of groundbreaking initiatives and collaboration.
With highlights such as the allocation of 500 MSEK for research and technology platforms, the approval of 54 research projects in the AP2 call, and the successful launch of the WASP-WISE collaborative projects alongside the IP2 calls, the program has significantly expanded its portfolio to nearly 200 impressive research projects.
Our Research School also hit new milestones, e.g., by organizing several inspiring study trips that encouraged invaluable knowledge exchange among scholars and industry leaders. These events have strengthened connections and sparked fresh ideas.
Earlier this year, WISE made a landmark investment of 500 MSEK to equip seven Swedish universities with state-of-the-art facilities, for synthesis and characterization of materials, creating a cutting-edge national infrastructure for sustainable materials research. This transformative initiative lays the foundation for innovative discoveries and collaborations that will drive progress for years to come.
WISE remains committed to driving impactful research and fostering innovation within our thriving community. Looking ahead, 2025 promises even more exciting developments, with new projects, meeting platforms, partnerships, and educational opportunities already on the horizon. Our new event WISE Networking Day 2025 is set for January 28 and is a groundbreaking platform to spark collaboration and share innovative ideas across industry, academia, and society. For the third consecutive year, WISE Dialogue 2025, an exclusive opportunity to connect, engage, and grow within the vibrant WISE community, will take place on March 12-13. Together, these events promise to inspire meaningful connections and drive forward the collective impact of the WISE community.
Here’s to another year of transformative science and collaboration!
/Magnus Berggren, director WISE & Olle Eriksson, co-director WISE.
3 Dec 2024
-While XPS is straightforward to use for metals, it poses profound challenges for insulators, which can lead to inaccurate spectra interpretation. The exponential growth in XPS publications has also increased the risk of dissemination of potentially erroneous results. This is a serious concern because scientific progress depends on reliable and reproducible data, say Profs. Greczynski and Hultman from Linköping University.
28 Nov 2024
-What makes my job at WISE very rewarding is the fact that we work as a team and we support each other, says Erna Delczeg, WISE Research Coordinator.
28 Nov 2024
The fourth seminar in the series: Machine Learning meets Materials Science is coming up on December 5th. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, learn foundational AI concepts, and connect with leading minds in materials science and machine learning.
27 Nov 2024
The latest call for WISE industrial PhD student and postdoc projects is now closed. The call attracted a total of 37 applications, reflecting a wide range of expertise, thematic focus, and a broad spectrum of companies and universities.
25 Nov 2024
Join us for the third annual WISE Dialogue, an event designed to inspire, connect, and empower the vibrant WISE community.
22 Nov 2024
On November 6–8, 2024, WISE Research School organized an inspiring study trip to Skåne, visiting Lund, Höganäs, and Halmstad.
21 Nov 2024
At WISE, we take great pride in showcasing our distinguished researchers. Today, we are pleased to introduce Professor Thomas Wågberg from Umeå University.
20 Nov 2024
The WASP-WISE NEST call will close 2 December, 14.00.
15 Nov 2024
-Very exciting to see so many WISE-related research projects recognized for their potential to impact Swedish industry and society, says Magnus Svensson, director of Industry Cooperation and the WISE Research Arenas (WIRA).
8 Nov 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Professor Catherine Aitchison, who has joined Linköping University as a WISE Fellow.
29 Oct 2024
Mark your calendar for August 20-21, 2025!
24 Oct 2024
On November 15, 2024, from 13:00 to 14:00, Umeå University will host a digital event titled Green and Bright Technologies and Materials, featuring two leading experts.
22 Oct 2024
We are pleased to introduce Professor Ludvig Edman from Umeå University and Professor Minna Hakkarainen from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. They are leading two WISE projects, connected by a shared focus on circularity.
16 Oct 2024
-As WISE grows, my activities are shifting a bit and, now I focus more on the program’s societal impact, and how to ensure that WISE research achieves its full potential in making a positive difference, says Peter Värbrand, Emeritus Professor at Linköping University and WISE’s senior adviser.
16 Oct 2024
We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently updated and improved our website’s navigation menu!
14 Oct 2024
Insights from Danial Mazhar, Poster Winner at Welcome Meeting 2024
3 Oct 2024
A recent study led by WISE researcher, Prof. Saroj Dash from Chalmers, published in Nature Communications identifies TaIrTe4 as a promising material for energy-efficient devices such as spintronic memories, logic circuits, high-frequency magnetic devices, and neuromorphic computing.
[Picture: Experimental set up utilized in this investigation. Courtesy of Dr. Bainsla.]
3 Oct 2024
WISE is very proud to have outstanding professors participating in the program. In this occasion we are happy to introduce Professor Anders Nilsson.
1 Oct 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has elected two new Swedish members to the Class for humanities and for outstanding services to science, Marika Hedin and Sara Mazur.
30 Sep 2024
WISE Networking Day 2025 is now open for registration.
20 Sep 2024
In a recent publication in Advanced Materials WISE researcher, Prof. Leif Asp and his team explored structural batteries that store energy while also supporting mechanical loads, promoting sustainability by reducing weight in products like cars. This breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency of electric vehicles, drones, and electronics.
[Picture: Richa Chaudhary, Zhenyuan Xia, and Leif Asp from Chalmers. Credit: Chalmers | Henrik Sandsjö]
19 Sep 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Sadia Ilyas, who has joined Luleå University of Technology as a WISE Fellow.
19 Sep 2024
The third seminar in the series: Machine Learning meets Materials Science is coming up on September 26. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with leading minds in these two fields and explore how these powerful disciplines intersect to shape the future of science and technology.
11 Sep 2024
Cooperation between academia and industry is an important part of WISE. We have talked to Christer Svanberg, CTO at Nexam Chemical, who together with Professor Christian Müller at Chalmers University of Technology runs a WISE research project.
11 Sep 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has awarded Professor Xiaodong Zou from Stockholm University and member of WISE URG, the prestigious IVA Gold Medal for her pioneering work in the development of electron crystallographic methods.
9 Sep 2024
131 applications were submitted in the second academic PhD and postdoc project call (“ap2”) from which 54 projects have been granted funding.
9 Sep 2024
Two new joint calls between the WASP and the WISE programs opened on Monday September 9, 2024.
6 Sep 2024
We are thrilled to announce the 1st WIRA-SET Webinar for Swedish Industry, an exclusive online event dedicated to advancing the electrochemistry sector.
6 Sep 2024
WIRA-SuPRA organized their first large event in Södertälje on September 4-5. With over 80 participants from industry and academia, the event provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and networking.
From the left: Anders Sjögren (Polymerinstitute), Magnus Svensson (WISE), Oscar Engbom (Husqvarna), Lars Jerpdal (SCANIA), Joakim Wiedesheim ( polymerinstitute) and Thor Gardarsson (Thule Group).
3 Sep 2024
This year’s Welcome Meeting 2024 is now all wrapped up. Over the course of two days newcomers to the WISE community got to learn more about WISE which is the largest research initiative ever in material science.