Jonas Wallinder

Jonas Wallinder is a Researcher and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering (IEI). He leads the Technology and Workshop Unit, which supports students and researchers in design, material selection, and manufacturing. With over 25 years of industry experience in manufacturing and product development, his expertise spans portable precision engineering and medical devices.

His role involves overseeing modern workshop facilities and directly aiding students in translating ideas into tangible projects. Notable projects include the collaborative creation of a royal hunting stool for King Carl XVI Gustaf as part of LiU’s 50th anniversary celebrations. This project exemplified his focus on balancing aesthetics with functional engineering.

Wallinder joined LiU in 2018 after decades in industrial product development. His team includes technicians and research engineers who maintain advanced manufacturing capabilities. No formal academic awards or publications are explicitly listed, though his applied research contributions are evident through institutional projects.