Per Hedenqvist

Per Hedenqvist has extensive work experience in various roles. Per began their career at Uppsala University as an Associate Professor from 1992 to 1996. Following that, they joined Balzers Sandvik Coating AB as a Sales & Marketing Manager from 1996 to 2006. Currently, Hedenqvist is serving as the Executive Director at The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences since August 2006.

Per Hedenqvist earned a PhD in Engineering Physics, Materials Science, and Tribology from Uppsala University, completing their studies from 1982 to 1991. Prior to this, they attended Artilleriets Officershögskola, Swedish Armed Forces for a year from 1981 to 1982, but did not complete a specific degree or field of study. Per also attended Bregårdsskolan in Karlskoga from 1977 to 1980, but no degree or field of study information is provided for this period.