Elisabeth Sagström-Bäck

Elisabeth Sagström-Bäck is Program Director of SIO Grafen, Sweden’s strategic innovation program for graphene and other two-dimensional materials, hosted by Chalmers Industriteknik.

With more than 30 years of experience in industrial collaboration, innovation, advanced materials, and manufacturing, she specializes in connecting research and industry to accelerate the development and adoption of emerging technologies. Her expertise includes graphene and 2D materials, advanced manufacturing, innovation systems, public funding programs, and international research and innovation collaboration.

Since joining SIO Grafen in 2019, Ms. Sagström-Bäck has led initiatives that strengthen Sweden’s graphene ecosystem by connecting researchers, companies, and public-sector partners and supporting collaborative projects that advance graphene and other 2D materials toward commercial applications across sectors including electronics, energy, and manufacturing.

Prior to joining SIO Grafen, Ms. Sagström-Bäck held leadership positions in materials innovation, manufacturing technologies, and industrial research collaboration, including at the research and technology organization RISE IVF. She also served as Outreach Manager for the Swedish Chips Competence Centre, supporting efforts to strengthen Sweden’s semiconductor innovation ecosystem.

Ms. Sagström-Bäck holds a Master of Science in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University.

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