To be chosen as Alumni of the Year, the candidate must have studied at Linköping University for at least two years on a full-time basis, and subsequently achieved highly, devoted her- or himself to an important cause or done something else worthy of recognition.
Alumni of the Year
Each year, Linköping University chooses two Alumni of the Year to recognise the work and commitment of previous students.
Alumni of the Year 2025
Mattias Philipsson has made major contributions towards strengthening Sweden’s position in plastic recycling. Lisa Lundström is involved in the development of innovative heating solutions for industry. They are Linköping University’s Alumni of the Year 2025.
Lisa Lundström, alumna of the Master of Science in Electronics Design program and with a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from LiU, has as CEO developed ElectroHeat into a global player in modern and innovative heating technology. As a jury member in “Tekniktävlingen”, she inspires curiosity about technical professions among middle school pupils.
“With her strong commitment to the climate, and her drive, Lisa Lundström has developed her family business into a global player and an important enabler for other companies that want to become more sustainable. In 2025, she was named Sweden’s foremost female entrepreneur in the EY Entrepreneur of the year competition,” in the words of the jury choosing her as Alumna of the Year 2025.
Mattias Philipsson, alumnus of the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management program, has made significant contributions as CEO of Svensk Plaståtervinning to strengthen Sweden’s position in plastic recycling and the circular economy. One example is the launch of Site Zero in Motala, the world’s most advanced plastic sorting facility, which helps address climate challenges and has become a global model for sustainability.
“Mattias Philipsson contributes to solving climate challenges and Site Zero has become a global model in sustainability. He is also chair of Delegationen för cirkulär ekonomi, the Swedish government’s advisory body to promote industry’s transformation toward a circular economy,” is how the jury describes why he was chosen as Alumnus of the Year.
Welcome to attend the Alumni of the year 2025
After the lectures in Lövverket, Lisa and Mattias will recieve their awards during the academic ceremony at Kårhuset Kollektivet. The ceremony is open to the public. Read more.
Alumni of the Year 2025 - Lisa Lundström and Mattias Philipsson
Alumni of the Year 2024 - Daniel Hermansson and Agnes Larsson
Alumni of the Year 2023 - Amanda Borneke and Leif Nixon
Alumni of the Year 2022 - Gunilla Lööf and Salad Hilowle
Alumni of the Year 2021 - Cecilia Bödker Pedersen and Martin Hultman
Alumni of the Year 2020 - Linnea Bergman and Anders Tegnell
Alumni of the Year 2019 - Sara Magnusson and Andreas Norlén
Alumni of the Year 2018 - Rebecka Le Moine and Eva Uustal
Alumni of the Year 2017 - Sofie Lindblom and Oskar Henrikson
Sofie Lindblom
Oskar Henrikson
Alumni of the Year 2016 - Suad Ali and Thomas Lunner
Suad Ali
Thomas Lunner
Alumni of the Year 2015 - Kajsa Andersson Lundblad and Mihai Aldén
Kajsa Andersson Lundblad
Mihai Aldén
Alumni of the Year 2014 - Elnaz Baghlanian and Peter Agnefjäll
Elnaz Baghlanian
Peter Agnefjäll
Alumni of the Year 2013 - Maha Bouzeid and Jonas Ludvigsson
Maha Bouzeid
Jonas Ludvigsson
Alumni of the Year 2012 - Carina Brage and Melker Becker
Carina Brage
Melker Becker
Alumni of the Year 2011 - Jeanette Mikkelsen and Erik Thorstensson
Jeanette Mikkelsen
Erik Thorstensson