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Amanda Mattsson serves as an Associate Senior Lecturer (Universitetslektor, biträdande) at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, affiliated with the Department of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Education (IMD) and the FSCN Research Centre. Her position places her at the forefront of sustainable materials research within the university's engineering and science division.
Her research spans Materials Science, Sustainable Engineering, and Wood Science with intense focus on lignin-based composites, nanocellulose applications, and mechanical behavior of cellulose fiber networks. She investigates lignin inter-diffusion mechanisms to enhance wet strength in paper webs and analyzes time-dependent failure in biopolymer networks, directly addressing industrial challenges in sustainable packaging and composite material development. Her work bridges fundamental material science with practical forest industry applications.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) reveals consistent thematic evolution toward sustainable composite solutions. Early work established foundations in fiber network failure mechanics, while recent publications demonstrate sophisticated integration of lignin microparticles, nanocellulose, and hot-pressing technologies to create eco-friendly materials with enhanced mechanical and water-resistant properties. This trajectory shows increasing industrial relevance with direct applications in circular bioeconomy initiatives.
Dr. Mattsson leads the active research project 'Forest Industry Sustainability with Composites' and has completed significant initiatives including 'NeoPulp' and 'EcoMat - Ecofriendly sustainable strong materials'. These projects represent substantial grant-funded efforts focused on transforming forest biomass into high-value sustainable materials, with clear industry partnerships evident through co-authorship with researchers from multiple institutions.
She operates within the FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University's dedicated hub for fiber science and communication research. This center facilitates collaboration between academia and the forest industry, providing the infrastructure for her experimental work on material characterization and process development. Her research group maintains strong ties with pulp and paper industry stakeholders for practical validation of sustainable material solutions.