d.o.b. 26 January 1952
Educational background
| 1974 | MSc in Chemistry and Biology |
| 1980 | PhD in Zoophysiology |
| 1984 | Associate Professor of Zoophysiology |
| 1999 | Professor of Zoophysiology |
Appointments at the University of Gothenburg
| 1975-1980 | Teaching Assistant |
| 1980-1987 | Research Assistant |
| 1987- | Associate Professor/Professor |
Administrative tasks at the University of Gothenburg
| 1991-1999 | Deputy Head, Department of Zoology |
| 1993-1999 | Director of Studies, Zoophysiology |
| 1998-2000 | Member of the University Board |
| 1999-2003 | Vice-Dean, Faculty of Science |
| 2003-2004 | Pro-Dean, Faculty of Science |
| 2004-2012 | Pro-Vice-Chancellor |
| 2006- | Chair of the Board, University of Gothenburg Holding Company AB |
| 2006- | Chair of the Committee for External Relations |
| 2009- | Chair of the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Board assignments in collaboration with other institutions
- Member of the Board, Aarhus University
- Member of the Board, Jönköping University
- Member of the Board, Universeum AB
- Member of the Board, Nordens Ark
- Deputy Chair, Jonseredsstiftelsen
- Chair, CIP (Centre for Intellectual Property)
- Deputy Chair, Innovationskontor Väst
- Honorary Member, Regional Development Fund, West Sweden
Awards
Pedagogiska lagpris (pedagogical team prize), University of Gothenburg, 1996
