Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences or Kungliga Ingenjörsvetenskapsakademien (IVA), founded on 24 October 1919 by King Gustaf V, is one of the royal academies in Sweden. The academy is an independent organisation, which promotes contact and exchange between business, research, and government, in Sweden and internationally. It is the world's oldest academy of engineering sciences.(OECD Reviews of Innovation Policy: Sweden 2012). Leadership The King is the patron of the academy. The following people have been presidents of IVA since its foundation in 1919: 1919–1940: Axel F. Enström 1941–1959: Edy Velander 1960–1970: Sven Brohult 1971–1982: Gunnar Hambraeus 1982–1994: Hans G. Forsberg 1995–2000: Kurt Östlund 1999–2001: (temporary) Enrico Deiaco 2001–2008: Lena Treschow Torell 2008–2017: Björn O. Nilsson 2017–2023: Tuula Teeri Academy member Each year, outstanding scientists and engineers from universities and industries are elected into membership of IVA. Currently, the academy has 1000 Swedish and 300 foreign members. Foreign members are non-resident and non-citizen of Sweden. All new members are nominated by existing members. Focus areas The academy focuses on twelve areas of engineering sciences: