Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

At WISE, we love to share the stories of the people driving science forward. Meet Professor Chao Zhang, an Associate Professor at Uppsala University who is passionate about reimagining the future of energy.

–Materials science can never be done in “vacuum.” By this I mean that sustainability and circular economy must be considered from the very beginning, and this requires collaboration. No one can be an expert in everything, says WISE Guest Professor Mari Lundström from Aalto University.

On September 11, 2025, from 15:00 to 16:00, WISE (Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability) will host a special guest professor lecture featuring two leading international researchers in materials science.

The Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation is delighted to announce the 2025 call for Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability, is now open for applications until October 15, 2025, at 13:00.

In a recent report published in Scientific Reports, Professor Saeed Chehreh Chelgani from Luleå University of Technology and WISE-affiliated researcher and his colleagues tackled one of the cement industry’s most pressing challenges: energy efficiency.

WIRA-SuPRA invites industry professionals to Husqvarna, Sweden, for a two-day event exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the plastics industry.

Welcome Meeting 2025 is now wrapped up – and what an event it was!

Can smarter recycling pave the way for a more sustainable industry?

“To achieve climate neutrality by 2050, research and innovations in energy, transport, manufacturing industry, and sustainable practices globally are crucial”, says Professor Ange Nzihou from IMT Mines Albi, France.

On Wednesday, 20 August, Prof. Hjörvarsson will give a talk at the WISE Welcome Meeting at Louis De Geer Konsert & Kongress in Norrköping.
– I’ll give you a teaser: the title of my talk is “Bullerbyn 2.0 / El Dorado,” says Hjörvarsson with a big smile.