Sigbritt Karlsson | |
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President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology | |
In office 2016–2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | January 31, 1958 |
Died | October 28, 2023 | (aged 65)
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation | Academic |
Sigbritt Karlsson (31 January 1958 – 28 October 2023) was a Swedish chemical engineer and president of KTH Royal Institute of Technology between November 2016 and November 2022. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Karlsson earned a master of science in chemical engineering with a specialization in biotechnology from KTH. She subsequently completed a PhD in polymer technology. [5] [6]
From 1996 to 2004 Karlsson worked as Director of Studies at KTH. Between 2008 and 2010 she was Vice Dean with responsibility for strategic education issues. [7]
Karlsson was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Skövde 2010–2016. [1] On November 12, 2016, she became the 19th President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology. [8]