Research Excellence, Industrial Strategy and International Collaboration - Top Scientist Lecture on Semiconductors
Semiconductors are a cornerstone of modern society, enabling digitalisation, electrification and advanced industrial systems. As demand grows for high-performance and energy-efficient technologies, next-generation semiconductor materials are becoming increasingly important for industrial competitiveness and the green transition.
Event information
IVA Konferenscenter, Grev Turegatan 16, Stockholm
The event is streamed online
Recent disruptions in global supply chains and rapid technological progress have underscored the strategic importance of strong research capabilities, industrial scale-up and international collaboration. Japan has emerged as a leading actor in advanced semiconductor technologies and is making major investments to strengthen competitiveness across research, manufacturing and innovation ecosystems.
Against this backdrop, this seminar brings together leading researchers and industry experts from Japan and Sweden to discuss advances in next-generation semiconductor technologies and the role of international collaboration in driving innovation, resilience and long-term technological leadership.
The seminar’s keynote lecture will be delivered by Professor Tsunenobu Kimoto, Kyoto University; Unlocking Power Efficiency: The Rise and Impacts of SiC Semiconductor Technology.
The Top Scientist Lecture seminar is a recurring collaboration between JSPS – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, the Japanese Embassy, SJF (Sweden Japan Foundation) and IVA. With support from SSF - The Swedish Foundation for Strategic Research.
Participants
Sylvia Schwaag Serger
Professor, President, IVA
Hideaki Mizukoshi
H.E. the Ambassador of Japan to Sweden
Tsunenobu Kimoto
Professor, Kyoto University
Ryohei Gamada
Deputy Director General, JETRO London
Lars Erik Wernersson
Professor, Lund University, IVA Fellow
Stefan Bengtsson
Professor, Chalmers University of Technology, IVA Fellow
Björn Ekelund
Research Director, Ericsson, Professor, Lund University, IVA Fellow
Elisabet Österlund
Secretary General, Swedish Electronics
Additional participants TBA
Contact
Maria Rindeskär
Project Manager
External Relations
Telefon: +46 707-919 379
E-post: maria.rindeskar@iva.se
