Björn Öhlander

Björn Öhlander is a Senior Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, specializing in Applied Geochemistry within the Division of Geosciences and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on environmental geochemistry with particular emphasis on mine waste management and soil contamination.

His research interests span Applied Geochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry, Mine Waste Management, Groundwater Contamination, Acid Sulfate Soils, Mineral Weathering, and Environmental Risk Assessment. Öhlander's work addresses critical environmental challenges related to mining activities and soil chemistry, with significant contributions to understanding element mobility in contaminated environments.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on environmental contamination from mining activities, particularly examining how elements like beryllium and tungsten mobilize in groundwater systems, the behavior of acid sulfate soils in northern Sweden, and innovative approaches to neutralizing acid mine drainage. His research combines detailed geochemical analysis with practical environmental management implications.

Öhlander maintains an active research profile with multiple publications in high-impact journals including Environmental Pollution, Journal of Hazardous Materials, and Applied Geochemistry, demonstrating his ongoing contribution to the field of environmental geochemistry.