WISE

WISE Board meeting 2023-3
2023-06-12 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Welcome Meeting 2023
2023-08-28 12:00 - 2023-08-30 13:00 (Europe/Stockholm) | Vildmarkshotellet, Kolmården, 618 92
The Welcome Meeting is a yearly event and platform for the WISE community.The overall purpose is to introduce all our newcomers to what WISE is and how we are organized, and to provide an opportunity to network and learn about each other’s projects. External speakers will also participate.

The very first installment of the WISE Welcome meeting is held at Kolmården (close to Norrköping), on 28-30 August 2023. On the agenda are talks by newly appointed WISE faculty, industry representatives and leaders from other KAW-programs where there are strong synergies with WISE. Furthermore, there will be pitches and poster sessions where all new PhD students and postdocs present their projects. And, of course, we will visit the Kolmården Wildlife Park.
Program
Invited speakers
Practical information
Poster information
Presentations

WISE Board meeting 2023-4
2023-09-06 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Board meeting 2023-5
2023-10-11 | Digital event

Steel and modelling workshop - LTU
2023-10-17 08:00 - 2023-10-18 17:00
Over the course of two days filled with excellent talks, you’ll also get the chance to network and exchange research ideas with colleges in the WISE community.
Some of the guest speakers are Olle Eriksson, Co-Director of WISE; Michael Busch, WISE Fellow at LTU; Mikhail Katsnelson, WISE Guest Professor at Uppsala University and Farid Akhtar, WISE PI at LTU.
The scientific seminars will be held on October 17, between 9.00 and 17.00 at Luleå University of Technology and broadcast on Zoom. The detailed program and a Zoom link can be found here: WISE Materials Academy scientific seminars – Luleå University of Technology (ltu.se)
The popular science lecture by Prof. Mikhail Katsnelson will be held on October 18, between 12.00 and 12.45 at Luleå University of Technology and broadcast on Zoom. Follow the link to find out more information about Prof. Katsnelson talk: Lunch lecture with physicist Mikhail Katsnelson – Luleå University of Technology (ltu.se) The Zoom link will be published on the event’s page on October 13.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Andreas Larsson at Luleå University of Technology, andreas.1.larsson@ltu.se.

WISE Board meeting 2023-6
2023-11-20 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Board Meeting 2024-1
2024-02-26 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Dialogue 2024
2024-03-14 09:00 - 2024-03-15 13:00 | Clarion Hotel Post, Drottningtorget 10, Gothenburg, 41103
NOTE: Registration is now closed.
It is soon time for the second WISE Dialogue. The annual event for the full WISE community, as well as representatives from industry and society, will take place in Gothenburg on March 14-15. The theme of the year is Carbon Emissions, AI in Materials Science, and Entrepreneurship.

On the agenda are, among others, talks by Annika Ölme (CTO and Senior Vice President, Technology Development at SKF), Eva Gustavsson (Vice President D&E Material & Package at Tetra Pak and member of the WISE Board), Linnea Petersson (Manager, Sustainable Materials Strategy at Volvo Cars), Jinhua Sun (principal investigator at WISE and Professor at Chalmers), and Pontus de Laval (Senior Advisor at Knut & Alice Wallenberg Foundation).

Theme for the year: Carbon Emissions, AI in Materials Science, and Entrepreneurship.
Location: Clarion Hotel Post, Gothenburg
Dates: Thursday, 14 March – Friday, 15 March 2024
Program
Travel and accommodation
Practical information
Poster session
Contact:
Questions regarding your registration:
Jennie Jordenlöv, jennie.jordenlov@liu.se or info@wise-materials.com

WISE Board meeting 2024-2
2024-04-10 | Digital event

ISAB digital meeting
2024-05-02 16:00 - 18:00

Seminar #2 in the series ‘Machine Learning meets Materials Science
2024-05-30 00:00
WISE researcher Maryna Pankratova from Uppsala University invites you to the second seminar in the “Machine Learning Meets Materials Science” series on May 30 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. This initiative is part of the WISE-WASP project call.
This second seminar will feature two distinguished speakers: Senior Lecturer Hugo U. R. Strand from the School of Science and Technology at Örebro University, and Associate Professor Saikat Chatterjee from the Department of Information Science and Engineering, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at KTH, and a Fellow of Digital Futures.
Senior Lecturer Hugo Strand will present “Machine Learning with Matrix and Tensor Cross Interpolation for Open Quantum Systems,” while Associate Professor Chatterjee will explore the question “What is Intelligence?” in his presentation on machine learning. Abstracts for both talks can be found below.
When: May 30, 2024, 10:00 AM Stockholm
Where: Zoom Meeting https://uu-se.zoom.us/j/63963766434
Meeting ID: 639 6376 6434

WISE Board meeting 2024-3
2024-05-30 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Welcome meeting 2024
2024-08-26 10:00 - 2024-08-27 13:00 | Private: Louis De Geer, Dalsgatan 15, Norrköping, 60232, Sweden
Registration is now closed
About the meeting
The WISE Welcome Meeting is organized for newcomers to the WISE community. The Welcome Meeting 2024 will be held in Norrköping from 26-27 August. The primary objective is to introduce new members to the WISE organization and provide an opportunity to network and learn about each other’s projects, especially the graduate school activities such as courses, summer schools, and study trips. We have also invited speakers from the industry and the newly established WIRAs.
Additionally, the meeting will feature pitches and poster sessions where all new PhD students and postdocs will present their projects. This year’s event will take place at the Louis De Geer Conference Center in Norrköping, with a planned visit to the renowned Norrköping Visualization Center.
PIs with new PhD students or postdocs on their team are warmly invited to join us once again.
Date and Time: 10:00 AM, 26 August – 1:00 PM, 27 August
Location: Louis De Geer Conference Center, Dalsgatan 15, 602 32 Norrköping
Who: For new WISE PhD Students, Postdocs and PIs

Program
26 August

10:00
Introduction WISE

10:30
Introduction WISE Graduate School

11:00
WISE Student Council

11:30
Coffee & Workshop: Courses and Summer Schools

12:10
Discussions of ideas from the Workshop

12:30
WISE Summer School

12:45
MAX IV

13:00
Lunch

14:00
KAW

14:30
Posterpitch 1

15:00
Coffee + poster session 1

16:00
Presentation – Georgios Demetriades ABB

16:30
Joint walk to the Visualization Center

17:00
Visit to the Visualization Center with movie in the dome theater and guided tour

19:15
Dinner at Värmekyrkan,

27 August

9:00
Presentation study trips to Halmstad and Lund

9:15
Presentation study trip to Kiruna

9:30
Workshop: Study Trips

10:00
Posterpitch 2

10:30
Coffee + poster session 2

11:30
WIRA set

12:00
WIRA SuPRA

12:30
Quiz winner + Best poster awards

13:00
Grab-and-go lunch

Practical Information
The WISE Welcome Meeting will be held at the Louis De Geer Concert and Congress Center, located in the heart of Norrköping within the beautiful industrial landscape. Signs will be posted at the entrance to guide you to the correct venue.
Directions to Louis De Geer
Travel and Accommodation
All participants are responsible for booking their travel to and from Norrköping, as well as their accommodation. Below are some recommended hotels:
Elite Grand Hotel
BEST WESTERN Princess Hotel
ProfilHotels President
Scandic Strömmen
First Hotel Central
Comfort Hotel Norrköping
Poster Session
All new PhD students and postdocs are required to present their projects during the poster session. You may seek assistance from your PI if you do not wish to present alone. Instructions for the design of your poster can be found here (link).
You are responsible for printing your poster and bringing it to Norrköping for display at the designated poster session area. Posters will be numbered and should be placed on the poster wall according to the assigned number. Please follow the on-site instructions.
An email with a link for uploading your poster will be sent to all participants, along with instructions on how to upload your poster digitally. WISE will then ensure that the poster is available in the digital poster catalog on the WISE intranet. Finally, a prize will be awarded for the best poster.

2024 Machine Learning for Materials and Molecular Discoveries Symposium
2024-08-26 13:00 - 2024-08-28 12:00 | Lindholmen Conference Centre at Lindholmen Science Park, Lindholmspiren 5, 417 56 Göteborg, Sweden, Sweden
Join us for the 2024 WASP-WISE symposium on Machine Learning for Materials and Molecular Discoveries (ML2MD). At this symposium, we seek to highlight some of the key research developments at the interface of machine learning and materials of the past couple of years, focusing on the following themes:

Generative AI for Materials and Molecules
ML-accelerated Simulations
Automation, Experiments, and Machine Learning
Foundation Models for Materials and Molecules

What
WASP-WISE symposium on Machine Learning for Materials and Molecular Discoveries (ML2MD)
When
August 26, 2024, 1 PM- August 28, 2024, 12 PM

Where
Lindholmen Conference Centre at Lindholmen Science Park, Lindholmspiren 5, 417 56 Göteborg, Sweden
Register here

WIRA – SuPRA
2024-09-04 08:00 - 2024-09-05 17:00 | Quality Hotel Park Södertälje, Saltsjögatan, Södertälje, 15173, Sweden
A fantastic opportunity to gain insights, knowledge and ideas for the future. WIRA-SuPRA together with industrial partners invite you to two exciting days in Södertälje, where the first day has an industrial and production focus and the second day has academy focus.
What: WIRA-SuPRA event with focus on sustainable polymeric materials and manufacturing methods of the future.
When: September 4-5, 2024.
Where: Quality Hotel Park Södertälje.
Note: last day to register is August 23, 2024
For registration and more information.

Information webinar on KAW Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability 2024
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:00
The call for KAW Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability will open soon! Are you financed through Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and have ideas for commercialization of your materials science results? This webinar is for you!
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 10.00-11.00
Register here

Research School course: Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy for Sustainable Materials, 6 ECTS
2024-09-11 08:00 - 2024-10-01 08:55
Are you interested in incorporating electron microscopy into your research project or generally curious about the possibilities of transmission electron microscopy (TEM). This course provides a unique opportunity to get an introduction to TEM and to build a network among experts in the field of TEM.

WISE Symposium - Luleå University of Technology
2024-09-18 08:00 - 17:00
Discover how cutting-edge research in sustainable steel development and innovative technologies in resource efficiency are driving the green transition. Pär Jonsén, CTO LKAB Special Products, will talk about the transformative ReeMAP project, showcasing how mining waste is being repurposed into critical raw materials essential for our economy, significantly reducing environmental impact. Ilana Timokhina, an Associate Professor at Luleå University of Technology, will explore the recent advancements in nano-scale engineering of sustainable high-strength steels. She will highlight both the novel developments and challenges in achieving sustainability goals.
Topic
Advancing Sustainability: Innovations in High-Strength Steel Engineering and Critical Raw Material Recycling.

Date
18 September 2024, at 13.00-14.00.

Speakers

Pär Jonsén, CTO LKAB Special Products: “From mining waste to critical raw materials – ReeMAP’s contribution to the green transition”.
Ilana Timokhina, Associate professor, LTU: “Nano-scale design of sustainable high strength steels: novelty and challenges”.

Registration

Registration deadline is September 16, 2024 at 14.00.
Please register here.

WIRA-SET Webinar for Swedish Industry: A Focus on Electrochemistry
2024-10-03 09:00 - 10:00
We are thrilled to announce the 1st WIRA-SET Webinar for Swedish Industry, an exclusive online event dedicated to advancing the electrochemistry sector.
WIRA-SET serves as a nexus linking WISE-supported research with the Swedish industry in the realm of electrochemical flow technologies and processes. This webinar is specifically tailored for companies and professionals operating within the field of electrochemistry in Sweden.
This webinar aims to provide valuable insights, foster networking opportunities, and explore the latest innovations and trends in electrochemical research nationally. Join us for an engaging session featuring expert speakers, interactive discussions, and practical takeaways relevant to the Swedish industry.
What: Webinar, A Focus on Electrochemistry
When: October 3, 2024, 9.00-10.00
Where: Digital
Registration: https://form.jotform.com/242492295160356
Language: English
We look forward to your participation in this pivotal event and to driving the future of electrochemistry together.

WISE Board meeting 2024-5
2024-10-16 | Digital event

WISE Symposium - Umeå University
2024-11-15 08:00 - 17:00
Digital event
Ludvig Edman will present a novel light-emission technology, which can be fabricated by sustainable ambient-air printing. He will further show that an enabling factor for efficient light emission is the control of the constituent electrochemical doping processes for the attainment of a tuned p-n junction doping structure.
Thomas Wågberg will introduce a materials perspective on green hydrogen production. He will specifically present recent strategies for the replacement of critical raw materials in water electrolysis and advancements that lie around the corner in electrolysis technology.
Topic
Green and Bright Technologies and Materials at Umeå University.
Date
15 November 2024, at 13.00-14.00.
Speakers

Ludvig Edman, Professor UmU: “Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells: Basic Understanding for Functional and Sustainable Devices”.
Thomas Wågberg, Professor UmU: ”A materials perspective on green hydrogen production – state of the art and challenges”.

Please register here.

WISE Board meeting 2024-6
2024-11-21 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WISE Networking Day 2025
2025-01-28
Welcome to WISE Networking Day 2025
When: January 28, 2025, one full day
Time: 10.00 – ending with dinner at 18.00
Registration, coffee/tea and sandwich: From 09:30
Where: Värmekyrkan, Norrköping
The registration is now closed

With the intention to make this an annual event we now introduce the meeting place for Swedish industry, society and the WISE community.
Join us to explore successful collaboration between industry, academia and societal actors. WISE Networking Day is the meeting place to boost future collaboration, careers and business, targeting materials science and technology for sustainability. Focus for this event is on creating contacts between WISE researchers, PhDs and postdocs and Swedish industry for future collaboration and career opportunities.
This conference will explore emerging trends and needs regarding sustainable materials in Sweden. Attendees will also gain practical insights into fostering synergistic interactions and collaborations between academia and industry. The event is open to WISE PhD students and Postdocs and PI’s and Swedish industry and society.
Program

10:00 Introduction: Magnus Berggren, WISE Program Director and Olle Eriksson, WISE Program co-director
10:10 Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) ecosystem of research programs: Sara Mazur, Executive Director KAW
Block 1: Future needs for materials science and academic collaborations from a large business perspective. Listen to presentations from e.g. Sandvik, IKEA, Alfa Laval, Scania, Husqvarna, Tetra Pak, Volvo Cars and Hitachi Energy
Block 2: Entrepreneurship, materials science and academic collaborations in small business perspectives. Presentations from Graphmatec, Retein and more to be confirmed
Block 3: Collaboration opportunities within WIRA (WISE industrial arena) and the EU landscape for materials science
Poster exhibition (WISE postdocs and PhDs about to ending their WISE projects) and company exhibition in all breaks
18:00 Dinner

Registration to WISE Networking Day
In the registration form for industry/society, you can select how you wish to participate – either as an exhibitor with a booth or as an attendee only. We encourage you to register early, especially if you’re interested in securing a booth, as the number of places is limited. Participating industry are invited to present their organization with a roll-up or demo table. Read more about the exhibition for industry in the section: Participate as an Exhibitor or Attendee.
If you are a participant from industry or society, please register here.
Academic representatives should use their personal invitations sent via email.
Practical information
Food and beverages
When check-in opens at 09:30, coffee and sandwiches will be served. A standing networking lunch will follow, along with an afternoon coffee break. The conference will conclude with a two-course dinner at the Bistro in Louis De Geer. If you wish to attend the dinner, please indicate this during your conference registration. Also, kindly inform us if you have any allergies or require special dietary accommodations.
The dinner will be served with non-alcoholic beverages. Should you prefer other drinks, these will be available for purchase at the bar at your own expense.
Accommodation & Travel
Detailed program & check
Information for exhibitors

Poster session
For those invited to present a poster at the Networking Days 2025, further information is available here Poster session for WISE researchers

Contact and Questions
If you have any questions about the event or need further information, feel free to contact us via email: info@wise-materials.org.
We look forward to your participation and to exploring new opportunities for collaboration and innovation together!

The event-page will be updated with information continuously.

WISE Board Meeting 2025-1
2025-02-12 | IVA konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm, Sweden

WIRA SuPRA Workshop - Fiberkompositer i en cirkulär ekonomi
2025-02-25 14:30 - 16:45
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest advancements in fiber composites and circular economy! Attend insightful talks from industry experts and discover how innovation is shaping a sustainable future.
Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation!

WISE Dialogue 2025
2025-03-12 09:00 - 2025-03-13 13:00
2025 Theme: Energy Storage, Life Cycle Assessment, Concrete and Cement, and Innovations
Registration for WISE Dialogue is now closed
The registration for WISE Dialogue is now closed, and unfortunately, we cannot accept any late registrations.
We are happy about the great interest in the event and look forward to inspiring days with our participants.

Date: March 12–13, 2025
Location: Münchenbryggeriet, Stockholm
This year’s WISE Dialogue offers an inspiring program with exciting themes and activities designed to engage and challenge. Hear from world-leading speakers, including Dr. Masato Sagawa, inventor of the world’s strongest permanent magnet, and Professor Kristina Edström, one of the foremost battery researchers in the world.
Explore topics such as:

Energy storage and groundbreaking technology – discover the latest advancements in energy storage and their role in a sustainable future.
Sustainable materials like concrete and cement – delve into innovative solutions to reduce the climate impact of these essential building materials.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) – gain practical tools and insights to better understand the environmental impact of products.
Biodiversity and innovation – learn how new technologies can drive sustainability and protect our ecosystems.

Participate in engaging workshops and discussions where your ideas can help shape future solutions. Network with colleagues from across the WISE Community, build new connections, and create collaborations that make a real difference.
Program
Presentations

Contact
Questions? Feel free to reach out to us at info@wise-materials.org. We look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm and WISE Dialogue 2025!

WISE Board Meeting 2025-2
2025-04-10

WIRA-SuPRA: Polymer R&D in Sweden
2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
Welcome to Polymer R&D in Sweden!
The exciting Polymer R&D event will be held on May 6, 2025, at Stora Hörsalen in the IKDC building at Lund University. This event promises to bring together leading experts and researchers in the field of polymer science for a day of insightful presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.
Where: The event will take place at Formstråket 13 in Lund, offering an ideal setting for cutting-edge scientific exchange. Attendees will also have the chance to enjoy a networking dinner at the Elite Hotel Ideon, located at Scheelevägen 27 in Lund.
Registration: Please register for the event here. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow researchers and professionals in the polymer R&D community!

Inauguration of LUMIA/WISE Laboratory
2025-05-06 08:00 - 17:00
LUMIA (Luleå Material imaging and Analysis) together with the WISE (Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability) technology platforms WISE EST and WISE ACT invite you to the inauguration of our new high-end laboratory.

For more information and registration

Inauguration of the chemical imaging technology platform at Chalmers University of Technology
2025-05-13 08:00 - 2025-05-14 17:00
We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the chemical imaging technology platform, funded by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation through WISE.
At this event, Chalmers University will unveil the state-of-the-art Bruker ScimaX high-resolution mass spectrometry MRMS MALDI instrument.
For more information and registration.
