Sofia Päivärinne

Sofia Päivärinne has a strong background in business development and environmental coordination. Sofia worked as a Business Development role at Myrspoven AB from 2019 onwards. Prior to that, they served as an Environmental Coordinator, Buildings at ÅF from March 2018 to September 2019. Sofia also has experience as a PhD Candidate at Linköping University from February 2011 to December 2017. In this role, they managed a project focusing on implementing efficiency measures for industry and energy companies. Sofia also conducted research on municipal spatial planning and district heating issues. Additionally, Sofia worked as a Project Employee at Linköping University from February 2009 to January 2011, where they focused on Swedish municipalities' consideration of district heating in their spatial planning. Sofia also gained experience in lecturing, project management, and laboratory management. Before that, they worked as a Project Employee at the Municipality of Norrköping, where they monitored municipal environmental goals and assessed their impact on the municipality's owned company. Overall, Sofia has extensive experience in business development, environmental coordination, research, and project management.

Sofia Päivärinne has a strong background in environmental studies and management. Sofia began their education at Linköping University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Environmental Science in 2007. Sofia then continued their studies at the same university, focusing on Environmental Systems Analysis and Management. In 2013, Sofia obtained a Licentiate of Philosophy degree in this field. Sofia's commitment to environmental research and desire to advance their knowledge led their to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Environmental Management and Engineering, which they successfully completed in 2017, again at Linköping University.