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The Committee of the Supervisor of the Year 2019/2020 award has decided to grant Honourable Mentions to outstanding supervisors across Chalmers departments alongside the main award. The Chalmers Doctoral Students Guild is therefore proud to announce the silhouettes of both the Winner and the distinguished, Honourably Mentioned supervisors across Chalmers departments.


W I N N E R


Lisa Göransson
Space, Earth and Environment

Lisa Göransson

“Lisa maintains a supportive attitude for her students, by listening to their ideas, providing guidance and encouraging them. She is perceptive and intervenes successfully at the right moments to avoid or resolve conflicts.”


HONOURABLE MENTIONS


Electrical engineering


Torbjörn Thiringer

Torbjörn Thiringer

“Torbjörn has this tremendous ability to indulge everyone and nurture them. His humbleness inspires us a lot. He is a valuable asset to every team.”


Industrial and Materials Science


Anders Skoogh

Anders Skoogh

“Anders is very successful in building the teamwork spirit. He creates a very safe environment for us and supports our choices. He understands our characteristics, values and desires and he tries to create the best conditions for us to work.”


Physics


Eva Olsson

Eva Olsson

“With her great experience and knowledge, Eva can always give you insightful advice while struggling in your work. Her enthusiasm for research is contagious and makes you feel that what you are doing is important.”


Computer Science and Engineering


Riccardo Scandariato

Riccardo Scandariato

“His consideration, communication skills and knowledge come together in a very friendly and focused approach to supervision.”


Mathematical Sciences


Ann-Brith Stromberg

Ann-Brith Stromberg

“Although her schedule is quite full, she is almost always prepared to drop what she is doing in order to help. She is full of ideas and knowledge and very thorough when it comes to feedback.”


Space, Earth and Environment


Carl Johan Linderholm

Carl Johan Linderholm

“Carl Johan is dedicated to take care of his students very well, he always tries to give clear-relevant feedbacks every time his students ask him about something.”


Food and Nutrition Science


Marie Alminger

Marie Alminger

“Marie helped me to improve myself and I feel that I am much better version of myself now.”


Microtechnology and Nanoscience


Jan Stake

Jan Stake

“A good supervisor must be able to identify the potential of students, help them develop their strengths, motivate and appreciate their effort and provide constructive feedback. We acknowledge Prof. Jan Stake as the epitome of an ideal supervisor.”


Witlef Wieczorek

Witlef Wieczorek

“In appreciation of an excellent work environment. For the care given to the well-being of the members of our group. For leading us by example to become better people and better scientists.”


Technology Management and Economics


Maria Elmqvist

Maria Elmqvist

“She has always ensured that I never panic or get stressed as a PhD student. This has really helped me stay focused on my research project.”


Patrik Johansson

Patrik Johansson

“Before leaving for the vacation, Patrik asked this person not to hesitate in case something needed to be discussed or secured, and in such case, that he would try to come over to Chalmers to ensure the progress. This person sent an e-mail asking for advice, and Patrik came by the next day.”