Björn Glaser

Björn Glaser is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Unit of Processes at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He specializes in metallurgical processes, materials science, and circular economy applications. His research focuses on optimizing steel production, slag dynamics, and process automation, with a particular emphasis on sustainable materials and energy-efficient industrial methods.

Glaser supervises multiple academic programs, including the Circular Economy for Material Processes and Economic Process Analysis and Strategy, and serves as an examiner for graduate-level courses in materials and process design. His work integrates advanced computational tools like machine learning and physics-informed data-driven models to enhance process control and material quality.

Research highlights include developing AI-based models for scrap optimization, analyzing blast furnace dynamics, and exploring biocarbon substitutes in metallurgical electrodes. He leads the Unit of Processes, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in areas such as fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and industrial reactor design.

Notable projects include the BLEMAB initiative using muon radiography to image blast furnaces, and the INEVITABLE project digitizing metallurgical processes. His contributions bridge theoretical modeling and industrial applications, addressing global challenges in resource efficiency and sustainable manufacturing.