Kersti Hermansson
Kersti Hermansson | |
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| Born | 1951 |
| Occupation | Professor in Inorganic Chemistry |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Known for | Research in condensed-matter chemistry, chemical bonding, quantum chemical computational techniques |
| Notable work | "The Electron Distribution in the Bound Water Molecule" (doctoral dissertation) |
Kersti Hermansson (b. 1951) holds the position of Professor in Inorganic Chemistry at Uppsala University.
Academic background and career progression
In 1984, she completed her doctoral degree with a dissertation entitled "The Electron Distribution in the Bound Water Molecule." Following this, she undertook a postdoctoral fellowship at IBM-Kingston, USA, from 1984 until 1986. Between 1986 and 1988, she worked as Högskolelektor in Inorganic Chemistry at Uppsala University and achieved docent status in 1988. She was promoted to Biträdande professor in 1996 and has served as a full professor since the year 2000. Additionally, from 2008 to 2013, she held a part-time guest professorship at KTH Stockholm.
Research focus
Hermansson’s investigations are centered on condensed-matter chemistry, with particular emphasis on chemical bonding and advancing quantum chemical computational techniques.
Honors and distinctions
Her distinguished accolades include:
- The "Letterstedska priset" awarded by the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences (KVA) in 1987
- The "Oskarspriset" granted by Uppsala University in 1988
- The Swedish Chemical Society’s "Norblad-Ekstrand" gold medal received in 2003
- Election to esteemed organizations: Kungl. Vetenskapssamhället (from 1988), Royal Society of Science (from 2002), and Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (from 2007)
- Appointment as adjunct professor at Kasetsart University, Bangkok (2005)
- Honorary guest professorship at Innsbruck University’s Department of Ion Physics and Applied Physics since 2009