Peter Olsén

Assistant Professor Peter Olsén leads the Green Polymer Chemistry (GPC) group at Linköping University's Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE), focusing on sustainable and functional materials through polymer, organic, and biopolymer chemistry. He holds a PhD in Fibre and Polymer Technology from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2015) and a master's in Chemical Engineering (2010). His research spans green synthetic methodologies, biobased polymers, and chemical recycling, supported by grants from the WWSC, Olle Engkvist Foundation, and FORMAS. Notably, his group moved to LOE in 2024, expanding into organic electronics integration. Key achievements include developing novel functionalization strategies for cellulose and lignin, as well as designing recyclable polymer systems.

Education: MSc/PhD in Chemical Engineering/Polymer Chemistry from KTH. Postdoc roles included Stockholm University (2016–2018) and KTH (2018–2020). His research emphasizes sustainable material design, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Awards include the WWSC Strategic Recruitment Package (2024) and the FORMAS Starting Grant (2020).

Research interests center on green chemistry innovations, including chemical recycling pathways, biopolymer functionalization, and eco-friendly polymer synthesis. His lab's recent expansion at LiU's Norrköping campus (2024) supports advanced material experimentation. Grants and collaborations drive projects on circular materials and energy-efficient biocomposites.