Hafizur Rahman

Hafizur Rahman is a Researcher at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education (IMD) and the FSCN Research Centre. His work focuses on chemical engineering applications in pulp and paper technology.

• Specializes in advanced fiber material analysis using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and synchrotron-based techniques
• Focuses on sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials through improved pulping processes
• Collaborates with industry partners like MAXIV and Treesearch for material characterization

Research interests include optimizing fiber properties for tissue and packaging materials through chemical modification, impregnation efficiency analysis, and sulfur homogeneity studies. His work bridges chemical engineering with industrial process optimization.

Current projects like NeoPulp and Forest Industry Sustainability with Composites aim to reduce energy consumption and improve material properties through innovative spectroscopy techniques. Rahman's publications demonstrate expertise in ED-XRF spectrometry, CTMP process optimization, and fossil-free material development.