Ternryds utmärkelse 2026

Professor Andrea Frangi demonstrates an exceptionally high scientific standard, and his publications have achieved significant impact within the specialised field of timber engineering. Professor Frangi’s research projects have had a substantial influence on standardisation efforts and the development of structural design codes, clearly demonstrating both the quality and societal relevance of his research.

The award creates opportunities for future collaboration across several areas, with strong potential for deepened and long-term research cooperation with Linnaeus University.

CEO Charlotte Bengtsson stands out as a strategically valuable contributor at the interface between academia and the forestry industry. Her scientific credentials are solid, and she has been involved in several successful research and development projects, where her ability to initiate, facilitate, and drive partnerships has generated tangible benefits for both academia and industry.

Through her extensive experience of the forestry industry’s needs, working methods, and future competence requirements, she can provide valuable insights to students and early-career researchers entering the field, thereby strengthening the university’s profile in this area.