Per Engstrand

Per Engstrand is a Professor at the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Subject Didactics, Mid Sweden University. His research focuses on Mechanical Fiber Technology, particularly in Sustainable Materials Development and Energy-Efficient Pulping Processes. Key projects include HIPS - Sustainable Innovations in Forest Bioeconomy, NeoPulp, and Synchrotron-Based Sulfur Homogeneity Studies.

• Primary Research Areas: Sustainable Pulp & Paper Technology, Lignin Inter-Diffusion, Nanocellulose Applications, X-ray Fluorescence Analysis
• Key Techniques: Hot-Pressing, Sulfonation, Low-Consistency Refining, Crill Method

His recent work emphasizes Biodegradable Packaging Materials and Micro X-ray Analysis, with publications in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Cellulose, and Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal. Collaborations span institutions like Treesearch, MAX IV Laboratory, and industry partners including Holmen AB and Valmet AB.