Andrea Eriksson awarded Levi Prize for research on leadership and working environment
Professor Andrea Eriksson has been awarded this year’s Levi Prize for her extensive contributions to workplace environment research, engineering education and practical application.
“It has always been important to me that research does not remain confined to academia, but is put to practical use in the workplace — and in the education of future engineers,” Eriksson says.
The Levi Prize is awarded annually by the trade union, Sveriges Ingenjörer, to highlight the role of engineers in the development of a good working environment. The citation for this year’s prize states that Eriksson carries on the legacy of the late Lennart Levi, a pioneer in occupational health and safety research. Eriksson demonstrates that “leadership is not a ‘soft’ side issue, but a central technical and organisational component of a sustainable business,” the citation reads.
“Through her combination of high academic standards, pedagogical strength and ability to translate research into practical benefits, Andrea Eriksson is a most deserving recipient of this year’s Levi Prize,” says Ulrika Lindstrand, President of Sveriges Ingenjörer.
According to the winner herself, the prize recognizes of the importance of understanding work environment issues in their context, where people, technology, leadership and organisation interact.
“I feel honoured and genuinely delighted to receive this award. It means a great deal that the work of highlighting the links between leadership, technology, organisation and a sustainable working environment is being recognised in this way,” Eriksson says.
Jon Lindhe