The Borelius Medal was established in 1998, with support from the Engineering Physics Faculty Board. The medal is named in honour of Gudmund Borelius (1889-1985), who was professor of physics at KTH, 1922-1955, and initiated the civ. ing. programme in Engineering Physics in 1932. Since the year 2000, the Medal was awarded annually to individuals who have made particularly valuable personal contributions to Engineering Physics at KTH. The Medal was last awarded in 2021.
Following the dedicated stewardship of emeritus Lektor Gunnar Benediktsson for many years, and a brief pause for a renewal process, the Medal will now continue as an award in the name of Gudmund Borelius, supported by the School. The Medal will recognize “an outstanding contribution to the development and success of Engineering Sciences at KTH”, rather than solely Engineering Physics.
A selection committee, Torbjörn Bäck (Physics), Ardeshir Hanifi (Engineering Mechanics), Mark Pearce (Chair), Jennifer Ryan (Mathematics), Yasmine Sassa (Applied Physics), and Maria Giamouridou (PhD student representative, Physics), has been appointed by the School with a mandate of four years. The Medal will be awarded every year at the School party.
We take this opportunity to thank Gunnar Benediktsson for his dedication and hard work over the years. He has upheld this tradition, and brought knowledge and enthusiasm to the award ceremonies. Gunnar has graciously agreed to write a historical account of the Medal, which we will present to future recipients with pride.
We eagerly anticipate congratulating the upcoming winners!
Read more about Gudmund Borelius and the Borelius Medal (in Swedish) Gudmund Borelius och boreliusmedaljen
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