Sigbritt Karlsson
Chemical engineer
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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]
BornJanuary 31, 1958
DiedOctober 28, 2023 (aged 65)
OccupationAcademic
Sigbritt Karlsson | |
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| President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology | |
| In office 2016–2022 | |
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| Born | January 31, 1958 |
| Died | October 28, 2023 (aged 65) |
| Occupation | Academic |
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]
