In 1918 , he took the initiative to form the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences ( IVA ) and in 1919 was appointed IVA 's first president .
Was at the same time given the title of professor .
In 1918 , he took the initiative to form the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences ( IVA ) and in 1919 was appointed IVA 's first president , and was at the same time given the title of professor .