Prof. Cecilia Persson

I lead the BioMaterial Systems (BMS) research group within the Division of Biomedical Engineering. My aim is to take an integrated approach to solving clinical problems. To do this, we use our combined competence in materials science, mechanical and biological engineering. 

I am the current President of the Scandinavian Society for Biomaterials and Treasurer in the Swedish Society of Biomechanics.

I am the co-ordinator of the NU-SPINE network, an international Innovative Training Network funded by the EU, aiming to develop new materials and implants for the spine.

I am the director of VINNOVA Competence Centre of Additive Manufacturing for the Life Sciences , focusing on the development, provision and support of future competence in Additive Manufacturing (3D-printing) for the Life Sciences. Many synergies are expected with the Ångström Initiative on Additive Manufacturing, where I am chair of the advisory board.

Short CV

  • 2018-current   Professor in Applied Materials Science with Specialization in Biomaterials, Uppsala University
  • 2015-2018   Senior lecturer/Assoc. Prof. in Engineering Science with Specialization in Materials Science, Uppsala University
  • 2011-2015   Lecturer/Ass. Prof. in Engineering Science with Specialization in Materials Science, Uppsala University
  • 2009-2011   Researcher, Uppsala University.
  • 2006-2009   PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds
  • 2005-2006   Researcher, Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  • 1999-2004   European MSc in Materials Engineering, Luleå University of Technology, Lorraine University of Technology (EEIGM), Technical University of Catalonia

Telephone: +46 (0) 70 248 96 24    Email: cecilia.persson@angstrom.uu.se

Last modified: 2022-07-12
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