Leif Sjƶgren is a former Research Director specializing in Infrastructure Maintenance at the Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), where he has worked since 1980. With a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering from the University of Linkƶping, Leif’s career spans various roles including Research Engineer, Researcher, and Research Leader. He has led numerous national and international projects, particularly in road condition assessment, surface measurement, and quality assurance. Leif has been actively involved in European and Swedish standardization efforts and has contributed extensively to the field through reports, conference presentations, and as a member of multiple international committees. He continues to influence the field as an assistant supervisor to Ph.D. candidates and through his work on innovative road monitoring techniques.
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Suitability Summary for Best Researcher Award
Mr. Leif SjƶgrenĀ is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive experience, notable achievements, and significant contributions to the field of road condition assessment and infrastructure maintenance. His long standing career at VTI, combined with his educational background and active international involvement, underscores his expertise and impact in his field.
šEducation:
Leif Sjƶgren holds a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, as well as a University Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, both earned in 1980 from the University of Linkƶping, Institute of Technology in Sweden.
š¢Work Experience:
Leif Sjƶgren has had a distinguished career at the Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), where he has held various roles since 1980. Currently, he serves as the Acting Research Director of Infrastructure Maintenance, a position he has held since 2017. Over the years, Leif has contributed as a Research Engineer, Researcher, Research Leader, and Head of the Resource Group for Road Surface Testing and Development. Notably, he also served as the Acting Research Director for the Measurement and Technology Unit from 2000 to 2001 and led the Road Surface Testing and Development group from 1992 to 1997.
šAwards and Recognitions:
Leif Sjƶgren has been a key coordinator of multiple high-impact EU projects, including INTRO (Intelligent Roads), SPACE (Speed Adaption by Self Explaining Roads), Heroad (Holistic Evaluation of Road Assessment), and Toolbox (Selection of Maintenance Candidates). He has held significant memberships and leadership roles in international committees and networks, such as the PIARC Technical Committee, European Standardization (CEN TC227 WG 5), and Swedish Standardization (SIS TK202). Additionally, Leif is the initiator and chairman of the European Road Profilerās User Group (ERPUG), where he leads efforts in road condition assessment and related research.
Publication Top Notes:
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Influence of road wetness on tire-pavement rolling resistance
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Funktionsupphandling: sammanfattning av kunskapslƤge och rekommendationer fƶr fortsatt forskning
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An overview of HDM-4 and the Swedish pavement management system (PMS)
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The laser RST: Current status
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An approach for realistic simulation of real road condition in a moving base driving simulator