Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’, aged 63

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Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson dies in China of ‘sudden illness’, aged 63

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Henry Homayoun Radamson died of a “sudden illness” in Shanghai last month. Photo: Handout

Holly ChikPublished: 6:30pm, 1 Sep 2026Updated: 6:35pm, 1 Sep 2026

Award-winning Swedish chip expert Henry Homayoun Radamson has died in Shanghai at the age of 63.

Radamson, who moved to China in 2016, was working as the chief scientist at the Guangdong Greater Bay Area Institute of Integrated Circuit and System.

The institute said on Tuesday that he died from a “sudden illness” on August 12.

In 2023, Radamson was awarded the Chinese Government Friendship Award, which recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to China’s development.

He was best known for his research into nanotechnology and its use in medical diagnostics. He also worked on the development of short wave infrared chips.

The European Materials Research Society, where he was an executive committee member, said: “His sudden loss leaves a profound void within his scientific community.”

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