Winner

Yinan Yu – Computer Science and Engineering

See our Supervisor of the Year 2024/25 Announcement post for the full winner announcement.

“Her commitment to our development is most apparent in her ambitious and energetic approach. She celebrates our achievements, supports us through setbacks, and
constantly challenges us to become better versions of ourselves, academically and personally”

Finalist

Rocío Mercado Oropeza – Computer Science and Engineering

“Her dedication to creating a collaborative team, providing individual coaching, creating networking opportunities, and helping us to tackle challenging and important research matters is highly valued by all members of the team. They have not only shaped us into better researchers but also into more confident and well-rounded individuals”

Finalist

Torsten Wik – Electrical Engineering

“Torsten’s ability to balance autonomy with guidance has been instrumental in fostering an environment where we remain focused and productive, while also preserving the individuality and creativity of our research.”

Nominee

Árni Halldórsson – Technology Management and Economics

“Árni is a fantastic supervisor. His greatest strength lies in his ability to see the bigger picture . This means that he is able to effectively manage supervision across not only the subject area of the doctoral student’s research and the methods employed, but also the students overall development both professionally and personally.”

Nominee

Christian Ekberg – Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

“Professor Ekberg is that kind of teacher who actually goes beyond just teaching chemistry. He prepares us for life-skills, including the art of developing more confidence or learning to go easy on ourselves in case of setbacks.”

Nominee

Erik Ytreberg – Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

“On a day-to-day basis, Erik makes you feel more of an equal colleague rather than a student, in all the fun and lighthearted conversations with him, but when you need support, he will embrace his role as a supervisor wholeheartedly.”

Nominee

Ida Gremyr – Technology Management and Economics

“Ida has a great gift for turning potential moments of doubt into opportunities for growth and inspiration. Every meeting with her leaves me with renewed direction and enthusiasm.”

Nominee

Jan Stake – Microtechnology and Nanoscience

“Prof. Stake dedicates himself to understanding each student’s personal aspirations, strengths, and areas for growth. His individualised approach to mentorship has enabled many students to achieve extraordinary milestones, from publishing high-impact research to presenting at renowned international conferences.”

Nominee

Maggie Holme – Life Sciences

“Maggie leads by example. Her positive attitude, calm demeanor in the face of challenges, and enthusiasm for interesting scientific work energize everyone in the room. She helps us remain focused on what we can learn from each situation and how we can apply that knowledge to improve our future experiments.”

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Massimo Bongiorno – Electrical Engineering

“He holds himself to very high standards regarding integrity, credibility, transparency, neutrality and work ethics, while at the same time showing a lot of humility as well as respect for his students and their possibly differing preconditions.”

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Mohammed Obaid – Computer Science and Engineering

“Mohammad is an important part of our PhD team. He always respects everyone’s ideas, brings valuable insights, and makes discussions more interesting. More than that, he is incredibly supportive.”

Nominee

Morteza Haghir Chehreghani – Computer Science and Engineering

“Morteza’s commitment to the personal growth and well-being of his students is unparalleled. He frequently inquires about how we are feeling, creating a safe space where it’s okay to express frustrations and challenges.”

Nominee

Torbjörn Thiringer – Electrical Engineering

“Torbjörn’s easy-going attitude, effective communication and the
willingness to listen to diverse perspectives during supervision meetings helped in converting a group of people working on a project into a strong team.”

Nominee

Witlef Wieczorek – Microtechnology and Nanoscience

“Witlef embodies honesty and sincerity, qualities that resonate deeply in both his professional and personal interactions. As a scientist, he demonstrates a commendable openness, readily acknowledging areas where his knowledge may be limited. This humility, coupled with an eagerness to learn alongside his students, fosters a uniquely open and unbiased environment for scientific discourse.”