Research
My research focus on the production of high-quality refined biofuels from forest-based residues in an environmentally friendly way. The processes studied are mainly drying, pelleting and anaerobic digestion.
I lead the research team Water-Energy Nexus, which is part of the research environment Pro2BE (Processes and Products for a Circular BioEconomy)
https://www.kau.se/pro2be/water-energy-nexus
https://www.kau.se/pro2be
Teaching
I have taught university level Environmental Chemistry, Environmental and Energy Systems, Cleaning Technology, Sustainable development for engineers, FoU-projects, and Master theses. I have also taught PhD students the course Scientific Writing.
I am the author of two university level course books, Introduction to Environmental Chemistry, and Cleaning technology (with Maria Sandberg), both published by Studentlitteratur. I have also produced a chapter in the innovative digital study material Your Chemistry aimed at highschool students.
I am also the author of a self-published cookbook Climate neutral food on scientific grounds (with alina Hagelqvist).
Collaboration
Externally funded projects and grants:
2023-2028 EXACT – Excellence in Advancing for a Circular Transition. Industrial research collage for 9 PhD students. Grant from KK foundation. SEK 19 440 000.
2022-24 WP leader in WoodPro, a project with 2 universities, 1 research organization and 14 companies. Research grant from Formas and Academy of Finland, total 893 058 € (KaU SEK 3.000.000).
2019-22 Project leader of BioSirk, an EU Interreg Sweden-Norway project with 5 universities and 4 companies, SEK 8.819.420, NOK 5.000.000.
2018-20 Project leader of Research Environment for Circular Forest-based Bioeconomy (FoSBE). Research grant from Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth within the EU Structural and Investment Funds, and from Region Värmland, SEK 17.500.946.
2015-18 Project leader of Innovation with wood in inner Scandinavia (IMTRIS) an EU-Interreg Sweden-Norway project with 5 universities and 5 companies, SEK 9.600.000, NOK 6.000.000 NOK.
2016 Energy efficient wastewater treatment using biochar – positive cascade effects for pulp and paper mills. Research grant from J. Gust. Richert, SEK 232.000.
2014 Efficient forest industry wastewater treatment recovering energy and chemicals, a research grant from Värmeforsk (Thermal Engineering Research Association), SEK 2.052.000.
2013 Renewable energy from pulp and paper mill sludge through co-digestion and pre-treatment. Ref. nr. 12-222. Research grant from ÅForsk, SEK 300.000.
2012-5 Chosen for the program Future research leaders, with leadership training and financed research for 50% of a full-time post.
2011 Environmental effects of and waste water treatment techniques for condensate from drying of wood for production of pellets. Ref. nr. 11-408. Research grant from ÅForsk, SEK 300.000.
2011 Forced emissions from spruce sawdust. Research grant from Stora Enso Timber Research, SEK 100 000.
2010 VOC from pellets production. Research grant from Stora Enso Timber Research, SEK 38 000.
2008-11 SWX-Energy, from raw material to pellets. Research grant from ERDF, European Regional Development Fund. WP Pellets SEK 2.3 MSEK and WP Biogas 2.8 MSEK.
2008 Comprehensive information on volatile hydrocarbons from the production of solid biofuels. Research grant from the Swedish Energy Agency, SEK 140.000.
2005 Tests of fat-enhanced wood cubes as fuel. Development grant from Torsby Development AB, SEK 50 000.
2005 Evaluation of a new type of waste water purifying plant. Research grant from Värmland County Administrative Board, SEK 110.000.
2003 Award of Jan Häckner, from the Swedish Bioenergy Association, SEK 10.000.
2000 Emissions of volatile organic compounds to air and water during drying of biofuels. Research grant from Värmeforsk (Thermal Engineering Research Association), SEK 600.000.
Other
I am the author of the course book Introduction to Environmental Chemistry, published by Studentlitteratur.
I am also the author of the cookbook Klimatsmart mat på vetenskaplig grund (Climate neutral food on a scientific basis), which is self-published.