7 Jun 2023
Out of the 49 applications submitted to the WISE-ip1 call, 28 projects were finally approved and will be funded by WISE and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW).
The call for WISE industrial PhD and postdoc projects was launched on April 1. Researchers from academia and industry jointly applied for projects targeting material science for sustainability.
The granted projects are evenly distributed between industrial PhD student and industrial postdoc projects (a new concept in Sweden). There is also an even distribution between startups, small and medium enterprises, and large companies. The projects cover all the thematic areas of WISE and we are very happy to support this amazing array of projects unifying the forces between industry and academia to derive the science for future materials for sustainability.
-Especially, we are happy to find such great interest for industrial postdoc studies, which is a new component in the Swedish research funding landscape, say Magnus Berggren, director of WISE and Olle Eriksson, co-director of WISE.
WISE partner universities that have been granted funds for industrial PhD and postdoc projects together with excellent industry partners are, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Uppsala University, Linköping University, Lund University, Luleå University of Technology and Umeå University. Some of the enterprises that will participate in the projects are Scania, Uddeholm, Tetra Pak and Höganäs.
Here you will find the entire list of projects that receive funds.
More information about KAW.
3 Feb 2025
The WISE Networking Day, a dynamic event bridging academia and industry in the field of material science for sustainability, has just concluded with a buzz of excitement and energy.
31 Jan 2025
Scania, a global leader in transport solutions, has teamed up with KTH, one of the partner universities of the research program WISE, to drive innovation and excellence.
27 Jan 2025
WISE is eagerly preparing for the inaugural WISE Networking Day, set to take place in Norrköping on January 28. Among the prominent speakers is Lars Jerpdal, Technical Manager at Scania Group and Project Manager of WIRA-SuPRA.
24 Jan 2025
We are happy to introduce Lena Killander, one of our great speakers, to present at WISE Networking Day, January 28, 2025
23 Jan 2025
-Sustainability is at the core of Graphmatech’s mission. By incorporating graphene into polymers, we significantly improve how these materials behave. We make them better, says Cecilia Århammar, Reaserch Area Manager at Graphmatech.
17 Jan 2025
Published in Nature Energy, Prof. Gao’s and researcher Rui Zhang’s study identifies the key factors controlling morphology, a long-standing challenge to improve efficiency. These findings also provide a roadmap for designing organic solar cells that meet the requirements of large-scale production using green solvents.
16 Jan 2025
We are happy to introduce Magnus Fredriksson, one of our great speakers, to present at WISE Networking Day, January 28, 2025.
7 Jan 2025
We are happy to introduce Susanne Norgren, one of our great speakers, to present at WISE Networking Day, January 28, 2025.
12 Dec 2024
-The WISE Research School plays a crucial role in helping doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers contribute to the green transition through materials research, says Prof. Larsson from LTU.
11 Dec 2024
The UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 promotes sustainable consumption and production. “Our developed OECT-based biosensor is designed to monitor the freshness of meat and fish contributing to pave the way for smarter, more reliable food quality checks”, says Yunfan Lin, WISE PhD student at KTH.
5 Dec 2024
The recent calls for WASP-WISE collaboration projects have generated an impressive response, with 22 applications for the pilot projects and 30 for the NEST projects.
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.
2 Dec 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, WISE reflects on an incredible year of groundbreaking initiatives and collaboration.
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.