Dr. Eva Hemmungs Wirtén

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Biography

Eva Hemmungs Wirtén is a Professor Emerita from Linköping University, specializing in interdisciplinary studies focused on intellectual property, book history, and the history of information. Her primary research interest revolves around intellectual property aspects and she is recognized for her eclectic range of scholarly inquiries across these domains. Currently, she is working on a book project titled "Patents and Public Knowledge," which explores the intersection of media archaeology and the bibliography of the history of information. Wirtén has made significant contributions to the understanding of patents and their role in scientific information, having received a prestigious Advanced Grant from the European Research Council for her project "Patents Scientific Information, 1895–2020 (PASSIM)" starting in September 2017. Her extensive teaching experience spans Ph.D. and Master-level courses, and she has been involved in various academic collaborations, including serving on the Executive Committee for the International Society for the History and Theory of Intellectual Property. Wirtén has also held editorial positions and has mentored numerous Ph.D. candidates throughout her career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

2010-01-01 — Present

Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden

Retired professor specializing in intellectual property and the history of information.

Paul Otlet Fellow

2015-05-01 — 2016-07-01

Chemical Heritage Foundation • Philadelphia, USA

Worked on the project related to the intersection of media archaeology and the bibliography of the history of information.

Awards

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Advanced Grant

2017-09-01

Requirements for Linköping University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major relevant to the program At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics/applied mathematics and/or application of mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport/ID
  • Syllabus for relevant courses
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Science and Engineering (Institute of Technology) for international Master's programs.