On 30 May, Chalmers held its traditional doctoral conferment ceremony at the Gothenburg Concert Hall, where 121 new doctors were formally conferred and celebrated with fanfares, speeches and musical performances.
At the opening of the ceremony, Chalmers President and CEO Martin Nilsson Jacobi expressed his personal admiration and pride on behalf of the entire university as he addressed the doctors awaiting the presentation of their insignia – hat, ring and diploma – by this year’s promotrix, Professor Lisbeth Olsson.
In his speech, he reflected on the symbolism of the ceremony, rooted in classical Greek mythology, in which each new doctor crosses Parnassus, the mountain of the Muses, Apollo and Dionysus. He noted how fitting this symbolism is for the achievement that a doctoral degree represents. At the same time, he added, the symbolic world of antiquity may not fully encompass our modern understanding of the societal value of academic research – a perspective that is ever present at a technical university.
“ We do not arrive at Parnassus simply to sit down and admire the view. No — this is only the beginning,” said Martin Nilsson Jacobi.
He went on to highlight how Chalmers’ first principal, the restless and endlessly curious Carl Palmstedt, can still serve as an inspiration today. Palmstedt continuously explored new fields and shared his knowledge with others through numerous publications.
Even before the event, this year’s ceremony had attracted media attention because a record number of doctors would be wearing the traditional doctoral hat. This was made possible by Chalmers purchasing and borrowing a large number of hats from other universities, allowing doctors who did not wish to buy their own to rent one instead. The initiative is intended to emphasise and preserve the academic cultural heritage.
Promotrix Lisbeth Olsson delivered a brief lecture on her own field of research, industrial biotechnology, explaining how enzymes and microorganisms can be used in processes that transform plant-based raw materials into important and beneficial products.
The jubilee doctors, who were originally conferred 50 years ago, were honoured with diplomas before this year’s two honorary doctors were conferred: computer scientist David Basin of ETH Zurich and chemist Michael Gordon of the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The central part of the ceremony then followed: the conferment of 121 new doctors upon completion of their doctoral examinations.
In addition, Ceren Altuntaş Vural, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor in Technology Management and Economics, was recognised as Supervisor of the Year, having been nominated by the Doctoral Student Section.
One of the newly conferred doctors, physicist Martina Olsson, spoke about the use of X-rays, drawing on her own research, while Student Union President Tobias Filmberg delivered a speech highlighting the curiosity that unites all researchers.
Live orchestral music conducted by Anders Ottosson added distinction to the occasion. The Chalmers Hymn featured Ulf Schönberg as a bagpipe soloist, and the programme also included performances by the entertainment act The Opera Four and the Chalmers Choir.
Guests were welcomed to the ceremony by William Chalmers, portrayed by Philip Wramsby, and Catrin Lindberg served as compere.
Following the ceremony, the celebrations continued at the Student Union building on the Johanneberg campus with a banquet and dancing. During the dinner, entertainment was provided by The Opera Four accompanied by Anders Ottosson, as well as ExSpexors. The dance music was performed by the band Jazzklubb 11.
Honorary Doctors 2026
David Basin
Michael Gordon
Promoti 2026
Lise Aabel, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Marie Abadikhah, PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bahareh Ahkami, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Mirna Alhanash, PhD, Materials Science
Rita Amado Laezza, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
Sepideh Amirpour, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Kai Andersson, PhD, Technology Management and Economics
Salman Arshad, PhD in Science, Thermo and Fluid Dynamics
Kristian Bartholdsson Frenander, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Sjouke Beemsterboer, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Janka Biznárová, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Linnea Björn, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Luca Boscaglia, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Erik Brynskog, PhD in Science, Machine and Vehicle Systems
Georg Bökman, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
Elias Börjesson, PhD in Science, Solid and Structural Mechanics
Fredrik Börjesson Sandén, PhD in Science, Chemistry
Dorotea Caprio, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Oscar Carlsson, PhD in Science, Mathematics
Emil Carlsson Danninger, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Juan Castrellon Torres, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Arpita Chari, PhD in Science, Product and production development
Kunal Chelani, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Andrea Clausen Lind, PhD in Science, Bioscience
Mariavittoria Craighero, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Pantea Dara, PhD in Science, Physics
Fatemeh Dashti, PhD in Science, Applied Acoustics
Ricardo Diniz Caldas, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Ehsan Etezadi, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Yasaman Ettefagh, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Mohammad Farsi, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Rojin Feizie Ilmasani, PhD in Science, Chemical engineering
Flavia Ferrara, PhD, Chemistry
Daniel Gleeson, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
Laura Guerrero Orozco, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
Lorena Nathaly Guldris Leon, PhD in Science, Product and production development
Daniel Gyllenhammar, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Björn Gävert, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Sofie Hagejärd, PhD in Science, Arkitektur
Lovisa Hagström, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
William Andrew Blake Hearn, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Ida Eyi Heathcote-Fumador, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Fatima Hlal, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Jonatan Holmér, PhD, Physics
Yansong Huang, PhD in Science, Machine and Vehicle Systems
Paul Imgart, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Mohsen Irannezhad, PhD in Science, Shipping and Marine Technology
Ghodsieh Isapour Toutizad, PhD, Materials Science
Ratchawit Janewithayapun, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Erik Jansson, PhD in Science, Mathematics
Adeline Jerome, PhD in Science, Energy, Environment and Systems
Divia Patricia Jimenez Encarnacion, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Kiana Kade, PhD, Radio- och rymdvetenskap
Fayas Malik Kanchiralla, PhD in Science, Shipping and Marine Technology
Joost Kimpel, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Newton Kinyanjui, PhD, Computer Science and Engineering
Rasmus Kjær Høier, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Krzysztof Kotewicz, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Johan Lagerkvist, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Maja Lidström Uusitalo, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Hampus Lindmark, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Hanna Linn, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Xixi Liu, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
David Lund, PhD in Science, Bioscience
Agata Lundahl, PhD, Bioscience
Björn Lönn, PhD in Science, Physics
Charitha Madapatha Madapathage Don, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Anton Matsson, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Martin Mattsson, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Jens Millkrantz, PhD in Science, Energi och miljö
Mohammad Hossein Moghaddam, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Aiswarya Munappy, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Kourosh Nasrollahi, PhD in Science, Solid and Structural Mechanics
Elena Naumovska, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Wilhelm Alexander Nellessen, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Roselle Ngaloy, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
David Niepce, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Malin Nordvall, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Michael Timothy O'Connell, PhD, Communication and Learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Martina Olsson, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Elin Ossiansson, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Alicja Ostrowska, PhD, Technology Management and Economics
Sajjad Pashazadehgaznagh, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Emily Pettersen, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Pauline Pfeiffer, PhD, Chemistry
Seyedmoein Pishnamaz, PhD in Science, Signals and Systems
Arman Rahbar, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Azega Rajendra Babu Kalai Arasi, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Julia Ravanis, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Josef Rizell, PhD in Science, Physics
Tharun Roshan Kumar, PhD in Science, Energy, Environment and Systems
Vera Roth, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Léa Rouquette, PhD in Science, Chemistry
Ruslan Ryskulov, PhD, Chemistry
Peter Samoaa, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Denitsa Lyudmilova Saynova, PhD, Computer Science and Engineering
Monika Shamsabadi, PhD, Chemistry
Jieling Shao, PhD in Science, Chemical engineering
Pirah Noor Soomro, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Ariadna Soro Alvarez, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Vicent Ssenteza, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Lena Stempfle, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Martin Stockhaus, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Linnéa Strandberg, PhD in Science, Physics
Ahmed Marwan Mousa Sunjaq, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Hossein Tahershamsi, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Nils Thylén, PhD in Science, Technology Management and Economics
Luca Torello Pianale, PhD, Bioscience
Estrella Torres Vasquez, PhD in Science, Microtechnology and Nanoscience
Cecilia Trivellin, PhD in Science, Bioscience
Johan Ulander, PhD in Science, Mathematics
Sandra Viknander, PhD in Science, Bioscience
Victor Viñas Cos, PhD in Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Eric Voortman Landström, PhD in Science, Solid and Structural Mechanics
Ziming Wang, PhD in Science, Computer Science and Engineering
Angelica Wågström, PhD, Energi och miljö
Hyunkyo Yu, PhD in Science, Energy, Environment and Systems
Nils Zachmann, PhD in Science, Chemistry
Zijin Zeng, PhD in Science, Materials Science
Huang Zhang, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Sebastian Åberg, PhD, Bioscience
Jubilee Doctors 2026
Per Olof Boström, PhD in Science, Solid Mechanics
Thore Brynielsson, PhD in Science, Transport Engineering
Torgny Cato, PhD in Science, Electrical Engineering
Knut Claesson, PhD in Science, Heat and Power Technology
Anders Derneryd, PhD in Science, Electric Circuit Theory
Christer Karlsson, PhD in Science, Industrial Organisation
Bertil Nygren, PhD in Science, Physics
Bengt Steen, PhD in Science, Inorganic Chemistry
Göran Sällfors, PhD in Science, Geotechnical Engineering