Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, founded on 24 October 1919 by King Gustaf V, is one of the royal academies in Sweden. The academy is an independent organisation, which promotes contact and exchange between business, research, and government, in Sweden and internationally. It is the world's oldest academy of engineering sciences..
Leadership
The King is the patron of the academy.The following people have been presidents of IVA since its foundation in 1919:
- 1919–1940: Axel F. Enström
- 1941–1959: Edy Velander
- 1960–1970: Sven Brohult
- 1971–1982: Gunnar Hambraeus
- 1982–1994: Hans G. Forsberg
- 1995–2000: Kurt Östlund
- 1999–2001: Enrico Deiaco
- 2001–2008: Lena Treschow Torell
- 2008–2017: Björn O. Nilsson
- 2017–2023: Tuula Teeri
- 2024-Present Sylvia Schwaag Serger
Academy member
Each year, outstanding scientists and engineers from universities and industries are elected into membership of IVA. Currently, the academy has 1000 Swedish and 300 foreign members. Foreign members are non-resident and non-citizen of Sweden. All new members are nominated by existing members.Focus areas
The academy focuses on twelve areas of engineering sciences:- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Chemical Engineering
- Mining and Materials
- Management
- Basic and Interdisciplinary Engineering Sciences
- Forest Technology
- Economics
- Biotechnology
- Education and Research Policy
- Information Technology
Awards
The academy awards several prizes, medals and scholarships:- Large Gold Medal
- Gold Medal
- Brinell medal
- Gold Plaque
- Honorary Sign
- Axel F. Enstrom Medal
- Prize for science in journalism
- Hans Werthén Fonden
- The King Carl XVI Gustafs 50-years-old Foundation