Wisdom Kanda

Wisdom Kanda is a Senior Associate Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University's Department of Management and Engineering. His research focuses on sustainability transitions, environmental innovations, and policy-driven diffusion of eco-technologies. He explores three core areas: government policy impacts, business ecosystems for environmental tech adoption, and intermediary roles in innovation support.

Education & Career: Holds a doctoral degree (2017), Docent title (2022), and has been a Senior Associate Professor since 2024. He has conducted research stays at institutions worldwide, including the University of Botswana, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and University of South Africa (honorary professorship since 2024).

Grants & Collaborations: Secured over SEK 20 million in grants from agencies like FORMAS and Kamprad Family Foundation. Collaborates with researchers from Oldenburg, Aalto, and industry partners on projects like circular economy startups and biogas systems.

Teaching: Supervised 25 master's and 20 undergraduate theses, with over 3,924 teaching hours across sustainability and environmental management courses.

Roles: Associate editor for Environmental Innovations and Societal Transitions, peer reviewer for high-impact journals, and PhD opponent across multiple countries.