Previous winners of the Supervisor Award
When Jens Hardell takes on the responsibility of supervising a doctoral student, he provides time and space for them, making them feel well taken care of from the very beginning. Jens shares his extensive expertise in the research area, but more importantly, he uses his skills and experiences from being a doctoral student himself to help the student develop in the best possible way. He motivates the doctoral students with his kindness and communicative abilities. Jens allows his doctoral students to be at the center and be the main actors in their education, knowing that they can always turn to him for support when needed. His supervision is built on mutual trust, and he gives his doctoral students responsibility and pride in their achievements. He makes his doctoral students feel like equals, working with him rather than for him. Jens recognizes his doctoral students' progress and helps them understand how significant each of their specific tasks is on the path to achieving the overarching goal, a doctoral degree.
Supervisor of the Year 2019
Kentaro provides guidance in research, carrier and life. He guides in a professional way, supports in failure and encourages in success. He is appreciated, for seeing his PhD students as individuals, without comparing them. The working style between him and his students is not as boss and follower, but as coworkers. Kentaro cares about the life and health of his PhD students. He is engaged in creating a friendly and welcoming environment for them. In the eyes of his PhD students, Kentaro is the role model of supervisors.
Supervisor of the Year 2018
There are people who leave a mark and mentors who lay the foundation for learning and motivation by teaching their students to believe in themselves. Thomas spreads the energy, support and enthusiasm needed to overcome many of the obstacles in life. Thanks to his support, the dissertation work never feels like a lonely undertaking. He always has time for his students and he tries to support everyone to reach their true potential. If you are feeling down, he gently hands you a ladder to come up again. If you are in a flow he lets you run and just makes sure that you don’t run in the completely wrong direction or over the edge. He is there every time and at any time if you have a question and through his answers he supports our ability to find solutions to problems and he doesn’t give up until we really understand. Even when asking the same questions over and over again, Thomas stays calm and never gives up. He truly has the feeling for the amount and kind of support needed in good and bad times.
Supervisor of the Year 2017
In addition to being an experienced researcher with a good reputation and high competence in his field, Dick is a role model for doctoral students. Dick has found a good balance between professional work and the personal relationship with his doctoral students, which is one of the many reasons he is liked and respected by both doctoral students and many others in the field of wood research. Dick always provides prompt feedback and dedicates a tremendous amount of time to his doctoral students. Despite travel being a significant part of his job, he responds to emails within hours. The feedback is always direct, honest, constructive, and, to say the least, valuable. What stands out the most is his willingness and commitment to provide support
Supervisor of the Year 2016
Vinit’s varied research knowledge is very valuable when creative solutions are needed. He always comes up with different alternatives without judging them in advance and he positively adds our ideas to the debate. His attention to our personal challenges beyond our professional challenges we face improves the work quality and help us feel that we have support and are taken care of and that we are not merely “cogs in the wheel” at a workplace with high tempo.
Supervisor of the year 2015
Lena possesses a unique and infectious enthusiasm that she shares with everyone around her. In everything she undertakes, she adopts an educational approach and a curiosity that encourages and sparks further research. Lena also places great importance on ensuring that doctoral students are visible at both the local and international levels. She recognizes the significance of doctoral students presenting their results early in their projects, participating in seminars, and attending conferences.
Supervisor of the year 2014
Jurate is a shining example of a successful researcher and dedicated teacher. She is an outstanding mentor who always cares for her doctoral students and teaches them to be motivated, resilient, and independent team players and researchers. Jurate shares her knowledge with her doctoral students whenever needed but also emphasizes that they should be creative, curious, and critical in all they do. Furthermore, Jurate encourages her doctoral students to build their own international network by attending conferences to present their work and establish connections.
Supervisor of the Year 2013
University lecturer Roger Johnsson is keen on ensuring that both doctoral students and other colleagues enjoy a positive and healthy work environment. This creates a conducive atmosphere and motivation, which is crucial for producing excellent research results. He is competent and engaged in the work of doctoral students, providing professional guidance in both theoretical issues and practical problems that a doctoral student may encounter during their research education. The phrase 'I don't have time' is not in his vocabulary. A supervisor's task is to guide the doctoral student through their research education. Roger is an example of how this should be done, going above and beyond what can reasonably be expected of him due to his dedication.
Supervisor of the Year 2012